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A group of state lawmakers from North and South Carolina want to deregulate the states' electricity markets by allowing competition for power production.…

Little Simz has been compared to Lauryn Hill for her self-reflective wordplay. And though the British lyricist is a relative new-comer, her Tiny Desk performance was poised and confident.

Composer Eric Whitacre conducts thousands of singers from around the world. He explains the possibilities and challenges of making music powered by YouTube.

A family gospel and soul band with major hits in the 1970s, The Staple Singers touched the hearts of a lot of musicians. Some of them went on to write the songs Mavis Staples covers on You Are Not Alone, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. Hear the album in its entirety until its release on Sept. 14.

President Obama pushed back against what some see as the irony of him expanding oil exploration while talking up climate change.

If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.

The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for Israel's disqualification from the contest.

The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.

Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.

With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's ews, including Attorney General Janet Reno on Cuban refugees at Guantanamo, resident Bill Clinton on militias, Secretary of State Warren Christopher on the ran trade embargo, South African Foreign Minister Alfred Inzo on nuclear isarmament, Dr. Henry Foster on his nomination as Surgeon General, Senator Dan oats (R-IN) and Senator Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS) on Foster's nomination as urgeon General.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's ews, including President Clinton on the Crime Bill; Representative John Kasich KAY-sick) (R-OH) on the budget; Senator Don Nickles (R-OK) and Rep. Nita Lowey D-NY) on Dr. Henry Foster's nomination for Surgeon General; Rutgers University resident Francis Lawrence; and President Clinton, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, nd Kansas City Royal's Pitcher David Cone on baseball.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's ews, including the late folksinger/actor Burl Ives; Senator Bob Dole (R.-KS) nnouncing his bid for the Republican nomination for President; Representative obert Dornan (R.-CA) announcing his bid for the presidency; President Bill linton in his weekly radio address; and former U-S Secretary of Defense Robert cNamara admitting that U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War was wrong.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's ews, including sounds from the Shuttle Atlantis successfully docking with the ussian Space Station Mir; Commander Robert "Hoot" Gibson from the Mir Station; BI spokesperson John Grotz (grahtz) on the Unabomber; Senator Robert Dole R-KS) commenting on violence in the movies; Senator Gary Franks (R-CT) on ongressional redistricting; and President Bill Clinton on this week's trade greement between the United States and Japan.

A sound montage of this past week's news including resident Bill Clinton offering his own budget plan, Rep. John Kasich (R-OH), nd House Speaker Newt Gingrich responding to the Presidential veto, Nancy ohnson (R-CT) of the House Ethic Committee, a telemarketer, Attorney General anet Reno, Sens. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., and Sam Nunn, D-Ga on daytime talk hows, and NASA scientist Rich Young on the Galileo probe entering Jupiter's tmosphere.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's ews, including reactions to the "Blizzard of '96," New York Mayor Rudolph iuliani, Philadelphia Mayor Edward Rendell, and a stranded airline passenger, nd a Manhattan Resident; Rep. John Kasich (R-Ohio), Senate Majority Leader Bob ole (R-Kan.) and Pres. Clinton on federal budget negotiations; Rep. John Tanner D-Tenn.); Hillary Rodham Clinton responding to Whitewater allegations; and res. Clinton with US troops.

The resignation of Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) as Senate Republican leader -- and incoming Senate majority leader -- leaves Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN) the apparent favorite to assume Lott's leadership post. NPR's Alex Chadwick discusses developments with NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving.

The Senate's No. 2 Republican leader calls for a new election for majority leader. Oklahoma Sen. Don Nickles' recommendation comes just two days after Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) publicly apologizes for comments he made on segregation at a birthday party for Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC). Hear NPR's David Welna.

Neighbors of Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) react to his departure as Senate Republican leader after racially divisive remarks. Racial issues shaped many political races in the 2002 elections. And U.S. Rep. Cass Ballenger (R-NC) expresses regret for a slur against a former colleague. Hear NPR's Melanie Peeples and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Anita Rao is the Managing Editor and regular host for The State of Things, WUNC's daily, live talk show that features the issues, personalities and places of North Carolina. She hosts the recurring series and podcast Embodied.