Oct 13th, 2008 · Victor Cha, director of Asian studies at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Pacific Council, explains the Bush administration's recent move to delist North Korea from the list of states that sponsor terrorism.
Oct 12th, 2008 · After twenty years, North Korea has been taken off the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Why is it so important for North Korea to be removed from the list and why did the U.S. agree to do it? Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Mike Shuster.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) is the co-sponsor of an alternative proposal on a bailout for the financial system. He says the plan would remove the burden of the bailout from the taxpayers. Cantor talks about the proposal and the state of negotiations on the rescue plan.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · San Francisco recycles or diverts 69 percent of its trash, but sends 1,800 tons of garbage to the landfill each day. One way the city makes a dent in its landfill load is through an unusual program — sponsoring artists who turn garbage into art.
Sep 16th, 2008 · Federal officials are working overtime in order to save American Insurance Group. The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department say they seeking a private-sector solution, but it is being asked if there will be another government-sponsored bailout.
Sep 9th, 2008 · The powerful union representing California's prison guards says it will sponsor an initiative to remove Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Madeleine Brand talks to Barbara O'Connor, director of the Institute for the Study of Politics and Media at Sacramento State University, about whether the recall effort has a chance at succeeding.
Sep 8th, 2008 · The government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac includes an edict to stop lobbying. The two "government-sponsored enterprises" have been among the most aggressive and generous entities working Capitol Hill.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Record-setting Olympian Michael Phelps made an appearance Thursday in New York to promote a swimming program for inner-city kids. The event was sponsored by Visa, one of seven companies that has commercial ties to the swimmer. Phelps' agent says he could end up earning $100 million in endorsements.