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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with paleoanthropologist, Donald Johanson, about the 50th anniversary of his biggest discovery, Lucy, an early human ancestor.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to actor Billy Crystal about his new show, "Before" — a psychological thriller on Apple TV+. Listeners note that this conversation mentions self-harm.

Congress comes back for a lame-duck session with a packed agenda, including voting on a new Senate majority leader.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with musician Father John Misty — real name Josh Tillman — about his new album. Its title comes from a Sanskrit word, "Mahashmashana."

Janet Martin, aka the Mayor of Armitage Brown Line Station, is retiring from the Chicago Transit Authority after a 29-year career marked with kindness.

Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai took the stand this week. He faces charges in connection with the 2019 anti-government protests in the region. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with his son, Sebastien Lai.

Vice President Harris was tasked to address the roots of mass migration to the U.S. Some of her actions have sparked backlash from across the political spectrum.

Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010, but a group of film buffs are bringing back nostalgia for the brand and its hard-copy movies with little "Free Blockbuster" video libraries.

In this podcast highlight, listeners are introduced to the story of an active-duty Marine who participated in the events on Jan. 6, and why it opens up larger questions about extremism in the ranks.

Voters in Colorado's 8th Congressional district and still making up their minds about who should represent them, even if they already have their pick at the top of the ballot.