Marco Werman

PRI The World Host Marco Werman and reporter Matthew Bell recently returned from a seven day trip to Tehran. They found a cosmopolitan city and some contrasting feelings toward the U.S.

Musicians from some of the West African countries most ravaged by Ebola have been raising awareness about the deadly virus through their songs.

Trains are a magical place for creative thought. And now 24 writers have been selected to be part of Amtrak's Residency program, winning them a roundtrip ticket anywhere in the country.

Should Iraq continue to matter to America? For today's veterans, civilians, and soldiers, the answer has perhaps never been more important - or more urgent. 

As a complete U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan approaches, certain questions are receiving more attention. What challenges do our veterans face when they come home? And what are we doing to help or hurt their chances of integrating fully into civilian life?

This week is the 30^th anniversary of the infamous New York state prison riot that left 39 people dead. We hear how composers since then have translated the uprising into music.

This week is the 30^th anniversary of the infamous New York state prison riot that left 39 people dead. We hear how composers since then have translated the uprising into music.