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In a new book, Joshua Cooper Ramo questions whether Washington is capable of innovation, because policies haven't changed much over the years. He says the movements or entities that have successful strategies share a "passionate belief in change and disruption."

The White House is working with big tech companies to agree to testing and reporting measures to reduce AI risks. These voluntary measures are a precursor to regulation.

The young Egyptian who became one of the faces of the Arab Spring says much more needs to be done to bring democracy to his country, but much has also already been achieved.

From Simone Biles to Joe Biden, there were backflips and small steps taken in the news this week. Were you paying attention?

NPR retracts a story that did not meet its standards.

The Treasury Department prepares for the worst if the debt ceiling isn't raised. Colorado River states announce a breakthrough water sharing deal. TikTok sues Montana over its new law banning the app.

As part of our series about students and teachers, musicologist Bruce Nemerov describes the way that one song is recorded by several different musicians in different decades of the 20th century. The older musicians are teaching the younger musicians through the song "Sitting on Top of the World." We hear the song as recorded by Al Jolson, The Mississippi Sheiks, Howlin' Wolf, Eric Clapton, Bill Monroe and The Grateful Dead.

Robert talks to NPR's David Welna about the arrest of Mexico's top anti-drug official on charges that he was working with the country's top drug cartel. Gen. Jesus Gutierrez Rebollo (reh-BOY-yo) is the highest-ranking Mexican official accused of drug-related wrongdoing.

We look back on our visit to Seattle with travel guru Rick Steves who answers three questions about guys named Steve Ricks. Originally broadcast Sept. 20, 2014.

After President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, permanent residents have been detained at airports across the country.