Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Jewish students at Columbia meet with Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Columbia University this past week amid protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. Johnson met with Jewish students who expressed concerns for their safety.
Singer Lise Davidsen on her Tiny Desk experience
NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen when she visited NPR for her Tiny Desk concert.
Meet the winner of the 'best baguette in Paris' award
The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual "best baguette in Paris" competition.
China has big plans for its space program
China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China's lofty space goals.
Spain's prime minister considers resigning
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning and is expected to make his decision known on Monday.
30 years of democracy in South Africa
This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country's era of apartheid. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with journalist Redi Thlabi.
How to make friends after a move
Moving can be very stressful. NPR's Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place.
Author Emily Oster's new book 'Unexpected' tackles difficult pregnancies
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with author Emily Oster about her new book The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications.
Listening to Iron & Wine's new album 'Light Verse'
NPR Music's Robin Hilton talks to Scott Detrow about Iron & Wine's first solo album in seven years.
Trump's hush money trial starts, as his team hopes for delay
It was a big week in the world of former President Donald Trump's legal battles. Witnesses testified in the hush money trial and the Supreme Court heard arguments concerning Trump's immunity claims.
The story of 'The Big Dig' infrastructure project
From GBH in Boston, the story of the Big Dig — an infrastructure project that became infamous around the world for a price tag that just went up, and up, and up.