Aug 17th, 2008 · The conflict between Russia and Georgia has the media in the United States talking about a new Cold War. For a view from the Russian media, Robert Smith turns to Masha Lipman, the editor of the Pro et Contra journal, published by Carnegie Moscow Center.
Aug 17th, 2008 · Specially tailored Internet ads are helping political candidates target potential voters they want to mobilize. The Web is already filling up with ads for Barack Obama and John McCain. Robert Smith speaks with two experts in the field, Democrat Michael Bassik and Republican Cyrus Krohn, about this popular new way of reaching voters.
Aug 17th, 2008 · In the Grease to Greece road rally kicked off in London Saturday. Teams are heading for Athens in vehicles powered by used cooking oil. The object isn't necessarily who can get to Athens first, rather it's who can get there the greenest. Andy Pag speaks with Robert Smith.
Aug 17th, 2008 · The slowing economy and rising food prices are hurting everyone, even high-end grocery stores. Whole Foods has begun giving value tours that walk customers through bargain hunting. Robert Smith takes one of these tours, and also talks to consultant George Whalin about how even upscale grocery stores are vulnerable to an economic slump.
Aug 17th, 2008 · Robert Smith checks in with Weekend Edition Sunday regular host Liane Hansen, who is on assignment in Yellowstone National Park. In a preview of her September series, Hansen talks about the evolving dynamics of fire protection in the park, and reveals what "a good Elk day" is.
Aug 17th, 2008 · When you hear Iran, Iraq and North Korea you probably think Axis of Evil, but to Chris Fair, this trio just screams dinner party. Fair, author of the book, Cuisines of the Axis of Evil, talks with Robert Smith about digestive diplomacy.
Aug 17th, 2008 · The 2008 presidential election has spurred much discussion on the subject of race. As Weekend Edition Sunday continues to examine the influence of race on politics, guest host Robert Smith talks with two people who say the issue isn't simply about skin color.
Jul 25th, 2008 · The Lenape Indians were the first inhabitants of what is now Philadelphia. Tribe member Chet Brooks tells NPR's Robert Smith about the tribe and how the community maintains its traditions today.