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How would the one-child policy be viewed if China was not a major economic power?
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr talks about the week's news.
May 24, 2008 · Many Chinese students choose an English name when they start to learn the language. The choice of names often involves flights of fancy, a desire to invent an alter ego. And they can be easier to remember for American reporters.
May 24, 2008 · Listeners comment on last week's stories, including an interview with Robert Strauss, a former country director for the Peace Corps who has been critical of the organization's recruiting and administration.
May 22, 2008 · Laura Hall used to hate the hip-hop music her husband listened to. But when she had to quit school and take a factory job to support her family, Hall started to hear the songs in a new way. Now she says hip-hop is a source of inspiration for her.
May 19, 2008 · In a New York Times opinion piece called "Sacks, Lies and Videotape," author Mark Bowden explains why he thinks that cheating and sports always have — and always will — go hand in hand. Bowden says cheating in sports at all levels is here to stay — so get over it.
May 19, 2008 · Republicans in Congress may be swimming in dire straits this year after losing three special elections for seats that were once GOP strongholds. But despite President Bush's dismal approval ratings, presumptive Republican nominee John McCain is running about even in the polls against the two Democrats.
May 18, 2008 · Rekia Jibrin, a humanities at a Bay Area high school for students at risk of dropping out, recalls what it was like on the Monday after the one of the students was shot. The essayist provides a glimpse into the emotional and educational effects of community violence for students and teachers, and how they stay focused on the business of the school.
May 17, 2008 · Scott Simon reflects on the aftermath of the natural disasters in Myanmar and China.
May 16, 2008 · The 26-year-old Princeton alum has been stop-lossed in Sadr City. Over the next few months, he'll be answering listeners' questions about his experience. In his first batch of answers, he discusses how he fills his spare time, why his soldiers sometimes make fun of him and what he'd tell a kid who's considering a future in the military.Web Extra: Send Your Questions
May 16, 2008 · NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr describes a letter of advice he would write to Hillary Clinton — if he was going to write a letter to her, which he's not.
May 16, 2008 · The White House has wavered on whether President Bush's remarks about "appeasement of terrorists" were aimed at Barack Obama. Which is it? News analyst Juan Williams talks with Alex Chadwick about news from the week in politics.
May 14, 2008 · Baseball offers the Sports Curmudgeon much tackiness to grouse about, like all-you-can-eat sections in ballparks and players who just stand and watch the ball in flight after hitting it.
May 12, 2008 · As many as three out of four flights have a doctor, nurse or paramedic on the passenger list. But one doctor advises passengers with chronic medical conditions to make sure they're taking all necessary precautions.
May 12, 2008 · Author and career coach Marty Nemko argues that when kids are not adequately prepared for college, they are simply wasting their time and money on four years of college-level course work. He calls the bachelor's degree "America's most overrated product."
Michele Norris and Melissa Block read from listeners' e-mails in response to stories.
Listeners respond to stories: Virginia Tech professor Ishmar Puri, and a profile of Pontotoc, Miss.
Listeners comment on Michael Vick's guilty plea, solutions for fixing broken public schools, and how life has changed on the first day after the "official" end of summer.
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