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Recent art auctions in New York and London have resulted in weak bids and withdrawn pieces. A commodity once thought to be recession-proof is showing signs of vulnerability. But some insiders say that may not be altogether bad.

Comedian Marc Maron has built a very popular podcast on long, searching discussions with personalities from the world of comedy. Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz talks to Maron about the dark side of comedy, how he started his podcast, and the dying art of conversation.

The National Theatre on the South Bank in London is broadcasting its first live play out to the world from Iceland to South Africa. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren stars in the 17th century play Phedre, written in Alexandrine verse. At an ordinary movie theatre in the London suburb of Brixton, locals give their thoughts on the play.

Nearly 40 years ago, funny, smart, neurotic Alexander Portnoy burst onto the public stage. Philip Roth's fictional hero was racked by guilt — promoted by an over-protective, self-sacrificing mother and by an obsession with, er, loving himself too much.

American orchestras are starting to see digital download sites such as iTunes as a new way to get their music out. New York Philharmonic and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra have begun marketing their music to digital downloaders, hoping that classical music will sell online.

Eric Orner's book isn't just a great story, it's an enveloping visual experience crafted by a terrific artist; even if one paged through it without looking at the words, it would be a good read.

He warned that the Biden administration "plunges this country into a recession."

John Lee was elected as Hong Kong's next leader Sunday by an election committee comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members.

People from Florida to Washington want a piece of Frank the Liberty Tree, a huge oak between 250 and 300 years old that was struck by lightning years ago and now must come down.

The fallout from the US attack on Venezuela and the focus on oil interests have largely eclipsed urgent concerns about the country's entrenched human rights abuses and democratic erosion.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday escalated a long-simmering feud with a Republican lawmaker by calling for his ouster from a House leadership role, citing the legislator's ties to a law firm defending Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit brought by the state.

The investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the latest example of the Trump administration weaponizing the Department of Justice to go after the president's perceived foes.

As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.

President Trump gave a speech in Detroit that was supposed to focus on the economy, but it veered off-topic quickly and covered a lot of unrelated ground.

Speaker Mike Johnson is voicing optimism that the House can quickly bring an end to the partial government shutdown, but he is dealing with a razor-thin majority and a restive GOP caucus.

The disclosure from the agency's acting director came after immigration officers shot two U.S. citizens, intensifying questions about ICE officers' tactics, training and use of force.

Korea's Gaon Choi, 17, rebounded from a hard fall to win gold — and end her role model's historic bid for three in a row in the Winter Olympic halfpipe.

Most folks never would have predicted the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots would end up meeting in the Super Bowl. Last season the Patriots had a record of 4-13 and Seattle was barely a .500 team. What happened?

The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter who covers the federal government, seizing her laptops, phone and smart watch. The move has alarmed free speech advocates and the media.

President Trump has restated his intent to "take over" Greenland. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Rebecca Pincus of the Foreign Policy Research Institute about why Greenland is so important.

Ukrainians recall their country giving up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for international security promises that weren't kept. They don't want a repeat in their current negotiations with Russia.

After six decades running Berkshire Hathaway, the legendary investor Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO.

A Palestinian man and his Israeli friend are dedicating themselves to a peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of the devastating war in Gaza.

The European Union has signed what India's prime minister has called "the mother of all deals" to boost trade with India. For Europe, the move seeks to hedge against its unpredictable ties to the U.S.

NPR's A Martínez talks with Washington Post sports columnist Neil Greenberg about what to watch for as the NFL season kicks off.