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Robert goes to the National Mall in Washington, DC to visit the Smithsonian Institution's thirtieth annual Festival of American Folklife. This year, there are two themes...the American South and the state of Iowa. Iowa is celebrating the one hundred-fiftieth anniversary of its statehood. Robert spent time talking with farmers, a livestock auctioneer and food vendors; he also listened to three bands from Iowa...one playing blues, one playing polkas, and a brass band. (13:00) (****STERE

She was the "Jackie Robinson of tennis," said Billie Jean King as the first African American player and champion in international tennis. She later integrated women's professional golf.

Eliud Kipchoge pulled away from a crowded field with about nine miles to go and finished more than a minute ahead of his nearest competitor on the streets of Rio.

The poll by Pew's Religion & Public Life Project also shows that three-quarters of survey participants believe religion's influence on American life is waning.

Fifty years ago, Oglala Lakota activists took over the village of Wounded Knee in an occupation that lasted 71 days. Journalist Kevin McKiernan reflects on the standoff and the legacy it leaves.

Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the Waco Brothers' album Waco Express: Live and Kickin' at Schubas Tavern. It's the seventh album from the Chicago cowpunk outfit, but only its first live disc.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews the new documentary American Teen. Directed by Nanette Burnstein, the film follows a group of seniors at a high school in Warsaw, Indiana.

Continuing NPR's series on Latin American cities, NPR's Martin Kaste samples the air in Santiago, Chile. He finds it muddied due to excessive pollution, growing capitalism, and post-revolutionary politics.

Long-term care is out of reach for many older Americans.

The list of five Republicans includes three lawmakers who voted against certifying the election results after the attack.