From Prison To The London Stage: A MacBeth Actor’s Second Act
Michael Balogun spent his early years in and out of jail — until he decided to become an actor. Balogun tells NPR’s Lakshmi Singh about his extraordinary journey.
Tardis Optional: Time Travelers Invited To Stephen Hawking Service
Applications to attend a memorial service for the famous scientist are open to the public. Anyone born between 1918 and 2038 can apply.
North Korea Announces Plans To Dismantle Nuclear Test Site
In a statement delivered through state media Saturday, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry announced that it will destroy a nuclear test site later this month — and invite journalists to watch.
Sudanese Teen Bride Sentenced To Death For Killing Husband During Alleged Rape
Noura Hussein, 19, was sentenced to death by hanging on Thursday. A team of lawyers and advocates is fighting for her life.
Many Venezuelan Workers Are Leaving The Job, And The Country
The country’s economic crisis has an unexpected effect: Employees are either quitting or regularly skipping work.
Comparing Nonproliferation Policy For Iran And North Korea
Mahsa Rouhi from the International Institute for Strategic Studies tell NPR’s Scott Simon about the difference in pressuring North Korea and Iran to both give up nuclear ambitions.
Human Rights In North Korea
North Korea’s human rights record is one of the worst in the world but the Trump administration has given it scant attention. Scott Simon talks to journalist Barbara Demick, author of Nothing to Envy.
Reagan, Gorbachev And ‘Three Days In Moscow’
Fox News anchor Bret Baier’s new book tells the story of President Reagan’s 1988 summit with Mikhail Gorbachev. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with him about the book and America’s current president.
Being A Muslim Among Jewish Settlers
NPR’S Scott Simon speak with author Wajahat Ali about his article in The Atlantic, “A Muslim Among the Settlers,” about traveling to Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
The 2 Directors Missing From Cannes
NPR’s Scott Simon muses about how the glamour of this year’s red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival masks the struggles of two directors who have been prevented by their home countries from attending.
Readers write: Unique approach to urban renewal, chatting about books, salute to Steve, tribute to Billy Graham, gun violence reaction, change for ‘colonias’
The March 12 OneWeek story “Urban renewal, conservative style” was a great article. As a former city planner involved in many urban renewal and redevelopment projects, I was intrigued by the unique approach and how it has been successful. Recommended…
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