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NPR's Scott Simon talks to the former Chicago mayor and Obama official about his new book, "The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running The World."

NPR's Scott Simon notes a topic that didn't make the debate stage on Wednesday: the humanitarian crisis in Syria.

Nadkarni, an ecologist who knows a lot about the tree canopy, answers three questions about canapés, those delicious little hors d'oeuvres. Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2019.

Our panelists read three stories about why the Director of the Iowa Department of Human Services got fired, only one of which is true.

Under a system like "Medicare for All," there are questions about job loss and older insurance workers. Studies show that job retraining is less effective for older workers.

Life is exhausting

Danes reflects "with gratitude" on her life-changing Homeland tenure. John Powers reviews Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Music duo Rachael & Vilray talk about their love of old swing standards.

Democrats in Nevada are heading to caucus sites across the state to pick the candidate they want to run against President Trump in November.

The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.

The 2020 Democratic presidential race is entering a new phase with the Nevada caucuses. Listen to NPR's live special coverage.