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Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy cheer at a final campaign rally on May 20, 2012 in Cairo, Egypt. Sunday was the final day of campaigning ahead of the first presidential election in the post-Mubarak era.

Something noel is taking place in Egypt today — a free presidential election. Sharif Abdel Kouddous of The Nation says that while questions remain about the powers of the elected president, the future economic and political role of the military and the legitimacy of the entire transition process itself, anticipation remains high.

While American politicians may be scripted, they're not this robotic. But whoever wins the presidency this year will preside over a U.S. economy where automation is becoming increasingly important.

Get Ready For The First Robot President

Whoever wins in November may go down in history as the First Robot President. Not because people have found Barack Obama and Mitt Romney robot-like on occasion (although they have). But because the next occupant of the White House will face a growing influx and influence of robots in our everyday lives.

Challenge: Use The Moog Doodle To Play The 'All Things Considered' Theme

Play around with Google's latest Doodle, which mimics the iconic Moog Synthesizer. If you can recreate the show's theme song, share it with others.

Compensating Organ Donors Becomes 'Talk Of The Nation'

There's a persistent shortage of organs for transplantation in this country, and it's getting worse. Federal law bans financial incentives for organ donations. Is it time to reconsider? Some calls and emails from listeners illuminate the range of opinions on the controversial subject.

A Moment That Forever Changed A Soldier's Outlook

Throughout our show this Memorial Day weekend, we're hearing from members of the 182nd Infantry Regiment of the Army National Guard. In this installment, Spc. Michael Cella remembers a close call while on patrol.

Musings On The NBA Draft Lottery

Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR sports correspondent Mike Pesca, who has an off-speed pitch on the week's sports news.

Under Summer Sun, Presidential Race Heats Up

Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Scott Horsley about the aggressive campaigning in recent weeks by both President Obama and Mitt Romney. Both men are focusing on jobs and the economy.

An unidentified heckler lets loose as President Obama begins a speech at the Martin Luther King memorial dedication in Washington, D.C., in October 2011.

Hey! You! The Unstoppable Rise Of Heckling

President Obama endures it. So does Mitt Romney. Comics make a living off it. And even a PGA golfer heard a chorus of taunts at a recent tournament. So what is it that makes heckling such a cultural institution?

Katherine Leon says she spends up to 12 hours a day online interacting with others who share her rare heart condition.

Patients Find Each Other Online To Jump-Start Medical Research

Through their Facebook pages, chat rooms and message boards, patients are recruiting each other to participate in medical research in a kind of virtual word-of-mouth. Patient-initiated research is especially appealing to people with rare diseases whom researchers can't easily find.

50 Years Later, Honoring Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam veterans never got the homecoming many feel they deserved. On Monday, a group of veterans, the Department of Defense and others will begin the first of many ceremonies to honor those who served and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. Events will be planned over the next 13 years, concluding with the fall of Saigon. Many will gather Monday at the Vietnam Memorial Wall for a wreath ceremony, including President Obama.

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