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Entrepreneur, political strategist and philanthropist Bradley Tusk argues his new online voting tech could revolutionize participation in American elections. Through his organization, the Mobile Voting Project, he wants to make online voting a reality — even at a time when much of the election establishment thinks that is a very bad idea.

Cartagena, Colombia, is set to ban its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric buggies — a move dividing the historic city over tradition, tourism, and animal welfare.

Brandeis University says it is revamping its humanities offerings to focus on preparing its students for the workforce. It is one of a number of schools making such moves.

Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas.

2010 ushered in a number of long-lasting changes to the pop culture landscape, including NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour Podcast.

The new short documentary "Arctic Alchemy" follows scientist Roman Dial on an expedition in Alaska's Brooks Range. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Dial and the film's executive producer, Jon Krakauer.

After his mom died, Fry Bread author Kevin Maillard found himself wondering, "but where did she go?" So he wrote about it. His new kids' book is And They Walk On, illustrated by Rafael López.

Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

Josh Safdie discusses his upcoming film 'Marty Supreme', set for release on December 25.