Michele Kelemen

Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters. Sponsor Message MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The race for the next United Nations secretary-g... See more

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The race for the next United Nations secretary-general is heating up. Candidates spent hours answering questions at the U.N. this week. They include the head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog and a former Chilean president. But there are... See more

Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz. Sponsor Message JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Human rights activists say there's something missing in the U.S. talks with Iran - that is how I... See more

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Human rights activists say there's something missing in the U.S. talks with Iran - that is how Iran treats its own citizens. President Trump told protesters earlier this year that, quote, "help was on its way," but Iran cracked down, ... See more

Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz. Copyright 2026 NPR Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of ... See more