Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boris Kachka about the dynamics of Broadway today. Kachka has a look behind the curtain in his piece for Vulture, headlined "We've Hit Peak Theater."
Florida Gov. DeSantis Is Fighting For Fewer Health Restrictions On Cruise Ships
In Florida, the restart of cruises is complicated by lawsuits and politics. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is challenging the CDC over regulations as his administration is being sued by a cruise line.
Dr. Zeke Emanuel On His Call For Healthcare Employers To Require Vaccines For Workers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who organized an effort backed by over 50 medical groups for healthcare and long-term care employers to require their workers get COVID-19 vaccines.
Why Migrants Organize Perilous Mass Crossings Into Melilla, Spain
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Laura Jimenez, a journalist in the Spanish city of Melilla on the Northern edge of Africa. Melilla provides migrants an entry point to Europe without crossing water.
Many Afghans Urgently Need Visas, But The U.S. Special Visa Program Has Fallen Behind
Thousands of Afghans who have been promised U.S. visas are facing death threats from the Taliban, and the U.S. effort to evacuate them is facing daunting hurdles.
What Lessons Can Be Learned From The 9/11 Commission?
Michel Martin speaks with former New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean about the roadblocks that he and other lawmakers faced in setting up the 9/11 Commission, which he chaired.
Author Takes Readers Back To The Golden Age Of The Circus
NPR's Michel Martin speak with writer Les Standiford about his new book, Battle for the Big Top: P.T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the Death-Defying Saga of the American Circus.
Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses Dies At 86
Veteran civil rights activist and educator Bob Moses has died at the age of 86. Moses spent the early 1960s working for the Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Mississippi.
Amid Haiti Upheaval, Rapper Wants His Country's Resiliency To Be The Focus
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Haitian-American rapper, Mach-Hommy, about the unrest in his homeland and his latest release, "Pray For Haiti."
Life Kit: How To Host A Dinner Party
While things aren't completely back to normal, many are starting to host parties again. We have some useful tips for those who might feel a little out of practice because of the pandemic.
Censorship Scholar On Book Bans And Critical Race Theory
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Richard Price, author of the Adventures In Censorship blog, about trends in censorship and book banning.
A Looming Challenge In The Vaccination Campaign: Syringe Shortages
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Edward Kelley, former director of integrated health services at the WHO, about potential syringe shortages as COVID-19 vaccines are exported around the world.