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This week, host Michel Martin is covering the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and she's bringing listeners the latest political news, Tell Me More style. Martin and guest host Cheryl Corley discuss the previous day's highlights, including Michelle Obama's emotional address and expectations for tonight's Hillary Clinton's speech tonight.

An influx of investment and new residents has brought great prosperity to the Indian metropolis of Mumbai, home to the Bollywood movie industry. However, with the emergence of "New" Mumbai, wealth disparities have been exposed and difficulties confronted.

Mega-church Pastor Rick Warren will host a political forum with presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama this Saturday. We have a preview of the upcoming meeting at Saddleback Church in Orange County.

A prisoner exchange between Georgia and Russia is a sign of both nations' efforts to reduce tension. But Georgia and its Western allies are waiting for Russia to fulfill its promise to withdraw Russian troops from areas of Georgia. Russia has insisted the withdrawal is under way.

Over the weekend, the American Psychological Association debated a resolution that would restrict the role of psychologists in military interrogations at Guantanamo. Two psychologists weigh in.

The U.S. and Polish governments have decided to fast-track a missile defense program. The tensions between Georgia and Russia sped the talks that brought about the move. We examine reactions by Russian and European leaders.

Parts of the Midwest are seeing unhealthy air quality this weekend, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and the Dakotas. It can be most dangerous for kids, older people and other sensitive groups.

U.S.-trained neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui is being held without bail in New York. She has been charged with trying to kill Americans in Afghanistan and is accused of being a member of al-Qaida. What's the evidence?

The Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing began with a series of fireworks across the city. NPR's Howard Berkes describes the ceremony, which took place in the stadium known as the Bird's Nest, to host Madeleine Brand.

John Edwards' nationally televised confession of an affair had its roots in an odd place — supermarket tabloids.