Culture 'Hope Is Our Only Wing' Tackles Tough Issues With Straightforward StyleNPR - Caitlyn PaxsonRutendo Tavengerwei offers us a glimpse into the lives of two struggling teens in her young adult debut, Hope Is Our Only Wing. We begin with a new student arriving at a boarding school in Zimbabwe. Shamiso
Music 10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'NPR - Melissa BlockThe other day, I went down to the National Mall here in Washington, D.C., and heard the sound of hope in sweet, strong, young voices. A youth choir and chamber ensemble from Haiti are on a U.S. tour that's
Democrats Political Roundup: The Whistleblower, The Democrats And The White HouseNPR - Mara Liasson , Melissa Block President Trump's conversations with world leaders are echoing through Congress and the campaign trail.
NPR N.J. Democrat On Reported Whistleblower Complaint Against TrumpNPR NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J, about the reports of a whistleblower's concerns surrounding the president's conversations with the Ukrainian president.
Downton Abbey 'Downton Abbey' Actresses On Recapturing Their TV Roles In New FilmNPR NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern from the movie "Downton Abbey," based on the award-winning series about the owners and workers at a great English estate.
Bahamas Update On Hurricane Dorian Recovery In The BahamasNPR NPR's Melissa Block asks Nassau Guardian reporter Rachel Knowles for an update on recovery efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
Pakistan Pakistan's Pink Himalayan Salt Has Become A Matter Of National PrideNPR - Diaa Hadid Most pink Himalayan salt comes from one source: Pakistan. And that country now would like everybody to know.
Confederate States of America Barred From Removing Confederate Monument, County Adds Context InsteadNPR Dekalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson tells NPR's Melissa Block about a marker placed near a Confederate statue in Decatur, Ga., to provide historical context.
Steak Presidential Candidates Make An Entrance At Polk County Steak FryNPR - Clay Masters Democratic presidential contenders showed up for Saturday's traditional Steak Fry in Des Moines where they drank beer, flipped burgers and made their case to voters.
Culture A Boy And A Pup Come To One Another's Rescue In 'The Dog Who Lost His Bark'NPR - Samantha BalabanAuthor Eoin Colfer knows the world has plenty of "boy-and-his-dog books." So if you want to write a book about a boy and his dog, he says, "you have to have something new." Colfer's The Dog Who Lost His
Culture In Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' Siblings Reckon With Profound LossNPR NPR's Melissa Block speaks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, "The Dutch House." The author talks about her fascination with family bonds and how she maps her intricate plots.
Military After U.S. Announces Deployment, Iran's Military Says It Will Pursue AggressorsNPR NPR's Melissa Block asks analyst Hooman Majd about the Iranian perspective on the latest U.S.-Iran tensions.
Texas Texas Schoolteacher Recounts Imelda's Force: 'We Were Terrified'NPR NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Elissa Jordan of Winnie, Texas, about the flooding in her community.
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt On Making 'Ad Astra,' Processing Trauma And Channeling David BowieNPR - Lulu Garcia-NavarroIn the near future, resources on Earth are limited, space pirates fight for control of the moon, and travel into deep space is possible. At least that's the future in Ad Astra, directed by James Gray starring
Climate Ahead Of Climate Summit, 2 Views From Cities In Canada And IndiaNPR NPR's Melissa Block speaks with two U.N. Climate Change Summit attendees: Lisa Helps and Minal Pathak. The summit begins Monday.
Dogs Encore: Legal Marijuana Is A Danger To DogsNPR - Laura Klivans As more states legalize marijuana, there's one group that's seen an increase in accidentally getting high: dogs. Discarded joints and THC edibles are just some of the ways dogs consume the drug.
Exercise Soul Line Dancing: Come For The Fitness. Stay For The FriendshipsNPR - Maria GodoyWe all know we should be exercising, but wanting to is a different story. But what if your exercise regime was the highlight of your week, a chance not just to get active but to see all of your friends?
Google Street View He's Trying To Fill In The Gaps On Google Street View — Starting With ZimbabweNPR - Chloee WeinerOne of the first things people do when they use Google Street View is check out the place where they live. So when Tawanda Kanhema moved to the United States in 2009, he looked up his hometown of Harare,
Culture Kick Off Fall With This Trio Of Innovative YA Graphic NovelsNPR - Etelka LehoczkyGet ready to get woozy, get groovy and yell "Yee-ha!" September sees the arrival of a handful of audacious new graphic novels aimed at the young-adult crowd. With settings ranging from a contemporary community
Hunter Biden On Ukraine Call, Biden Says Trump Is 'Violating Every Basic Norm Of A President'NPR - Brakkton BookerJoe Biden, the former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate, is accusing President Trump of "an overwhelming abuse of power." Biden's comments on Saturday come amid reports that President
Andrew Yang Barbershop: Andrew Yang And Shane GillisNPRMichel Martin discusses comedian Shane Gillis' racist remarks and how Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has responded with three commentators: Jeremy Gordon, Jenn Fang and Kevin Xu. It's another
Cokie Roberts The Cokie Roberts I KnewNPR - Michel MartinMichel Martin offers a remembrance of her friend and colleague, journalist Cokie Roberts. Finally today, I'd like to add my own few words to the many that have already been said about our friend and colleague
Politics Leon Panetta Responds To The Whistleblower Scandal Surrounding President TrumpNPRMichel Martin speaks to the former Secretary of Defense and CIA director about the recent whistleblower complaint said to involve President Trump — and how the intelligence community is responding. We're
College & University How To Avoid A Common Mistake When It Comes To Paying For Your Kid's College TuitionNPR - Chris ArnoldDon't let the sticker price of college paralyze you. NPR's Chris Arnold of the Life Kit podcast debunks a myth about saving for that college tuition bill that could help you save more than you think. of
Hurricane Harvey What The Flooding In Texas Teaches Us About The Recovery From Hurricane HarveyNPRHouston Chronicle reporter Mike Morris talks with Michel Martin about the recent flooding in Texas and what Houston has done to improve infrastructure since Hurricane Harvey two years ago. We're going
Military Marines Charged With Human Smuggling At Camp PendletonNPR - Steve WalshThirteen Marines stand accused of transporting migrants from the border to locations around San Diego County. Yesterday, the U.S. Marine Corps announced that 13 Marines were formally charged in connection
Cokie Roberts Families, Friends, Colleagues Remember Legendary Journalist Cokie RobertsNPRA funeral mass took place on Saturday in Washington, D.C. to remember the life of one of the founding mothers of NPR. Today in Washington, D.C., family, colleagues, friends and members of the public gathered
Homelessness L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Calls Homelessness The 'Humanitarian Crisis Of Our Lives'NPRMichel Martin speaks with the Los Angeles mayor about President Trump's remarks regarding the city's homeless crisis. This week, during a trip to California, President Trump turned his attention to the
New Mexico Why New Mexico's Governor Is Making The Case For Free TuitionNPRMichel Martin speaks with Michelle Luján Grisham about her proposal to make tuition at state institutions free for state residents. This week, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a proposal
Law Enforcement SUV Drives Through Chicago Area Mall, Prompts False Claims Of Active ShooterNPR - Alexander TuerkA 22-year-old man was taken into custody Friday afternoon after he drove his SUV through a mall in Schaumburg, Ill., police said, causing panic as social media erupted with reports of an active shooter.
