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Lisa Napoli, formerly with Public Radio's MARKETPLACE program, got the opportunity of a lifetime when she was invited to start a radio station in Bhutan. There she got a front row seat as this mystical Himalayan nation transitions from timeless monarchy to 21-st Century democracy.

Journalists Cokie and Steve Roberts join us to talk about marriage and faith. The Roberts have been reporting on stories for more than 40 years, just about as long as they've been married to each other. They're out with a new book about how they've joined two faith traditions into a long, successful marriage.

It's Sunshine Week, but it has nothing to do with the weather. We'll find out how San Diego rates on open government and about efforts currently underway in here to support open government and access to information.

A new international league is trying to make boxing relevant again. The World Series of Boxing wraps up its first regular season this week with playoffs and a championship just around the corner. One of the 12 teams is in Los Angeles.

After another explosion was reported at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Japan's prime minister announced that those living within about a 20-mile radius should stay inside their homes. But many did the exact opposite: They packed their cars or got into buses — and headed west.

Democratic leaders have called afternoon budget votes in both houses of the legislature Wednesday, even though there’s no deal yet with Republicans.

Egypt's military rulers are charging ahead with a referendum scheduled for Saturday that will determine who can run for president. The referendum is widely opposed by the leaders of the country's revolution. "Why rush at the expense of democracy?" asks Mohamed ElBaradei.

Kamila Sidiqi braved Taliban restrictions and an oppressive environment to open a dressmaking shop in her home, eventually employing over 100 women. Journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon wrote about Sidiqi's business and social venture in her book, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana..

The island's royal family requested the force from Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf states to help bring order after a monthlong protest, government officials said. Demonstrators at Manama's Pearl traffic circle were bracing for attack, building makeshift barricades to block city streets.

Libyan rebels have suffered some military setbacks but are gaining some ground on the diplomatic front. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with members of the opposition during her trip to the region.