Nov 1st, 2008 · A rebel army outside the eastern capital of Goma is pushing for direct talks with the government. But despite major territorial gains this week, they have yet to reach the bargaining table. NPR's Gwen Thompkins joins guest host Alison Stewart from a rebel-controlled area.
Oct 24th, 2008 · In a conversation about race and the election with 15 voters from York, Pa., Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep talk about what could happen after the election. Regardless of who wins, the voters expressed fears about riots, chaos and racial distrust.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · The Waco Brothers, a punk-influenced alt-country band from Chicago made up of mostly British musicians, is best known for their chaotic live performances. The band brings that chaos to the World Cafe studios to perform songs included in their latest CD, Waco Express: Live & Kickin' at Schuba's Tavern .
Oct 10th, 2008 · Markets have fallen despite President Bush saying the U.S. is using a "wide range of tools" to address the chaos in the financial markets. Many finance-watchers blame tight credit markets for the trouble. Banks are not lending to on another.
Oct 10th, 2008 · President Bush has said the U.S. is using a "wide range of tools" to address the chaos in the financial markets. He said the government is acting aggressively and that the crisis would be solved. The stock market, however, continued its downward slide.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Wisconsin Attorney General JB Van Hollen, who happens to happens to be a co-chair of John McCain's campaign, has filed a lawsuit that is likely to cause chaos on election day. The suit demands that election clerks confirm the identities of tens of thousands of voters who have registered since the beginning of the year.
Sep 19th, 2008 · Fear and loathing returned to New York with a vengeance this week. Markets plunged, an investment bank collapsed and a huge insurer could only be saved with a big hand from the federal government.
Sep 19th, 2008 · The Securities and Exchange Commission has come under intense scrutiny for the events that led to this week's financial chaos. Jack Coffee, director of the Center on Corporate Governance at Columbia University Law School, offers his insight on the SEC.