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Every six years, Florida voters decide whether the state's Supreme Court justices get to keep their seats on the bench. Typically, these votes generate little public interest, but this year, Florida's Republican Party and outside political groups are targeting three justices for defeat.

President Obama is spending Election Day at his home in Chicago, having wrapped up the election campaign with a rally in Iowa Monday night. Tuesday's plans call for some TV and radio interviews and maybe a game of basketball with some friends.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has hired a former FEMA official with Hurricane Katrina experience to direct the city's housing recovery, following Superstorm Sandy. It's another sign of the seriousness of the housing shortage caused by the storm.

Chris Christie has attended more than 100 Bruce Springsteen concerts without meeting 'The Boss.' But last week, President Obama hooked up the Republican governor and the Democratic supporter.

Renee Montagne talks to Josh Rogers of New Hampshire Public Radio about voting in rural and urban parts of the state. Election Day starts early, at 5 a.m., in much of the state, and there's a new voter ID law.

Renee Montagne talks to Sandhya Dirks of Iowa Public Radio, who is visiting polling places in two Des Moines neighborhoods. One has a history of voting for more conservative candidates, the other, more liberal. President Obama held a big rally Monday in Des Moines — the last big campaign rally of his career.

The candidates' speechwriters are busy crafting two different sets of remarks for two different outcomes: A victory speech and a concession speech. Former Clinton White House speech writer Paul Glastris and former Reagan White House speech writer Peter Robinson talk about the art of the speech.

Fairbanks, AK - Elections, stormy weather, the impending winter darkness.... we all need to take a deep breath this time of year. Luckily, our bodies…

South Africa's Gautrain — the continent's first rapid rail system — links Pretoria and Johannesburg. It provides a swift, comfortable and safe ride for up to 40,000 passengers a day — in a country with notoriously nightmarish public transit.

On this week's show, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share their favorite songs of the week, including a crushing rock cut from Ty Segall, ambient music from Brian Eno and more.