Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
When stocks are down, bonds hold steady or go up. So why are bonds down?
The U.S. stock market is down this year. When that happens, bonds typically go up. But right now, both stocks and bonds are down.
Some states and community colleges offer free skilled trades courses
There isn't much federal aid for students who want to learn skilled trades, but some states and community colleges now offer free courses. Many students are immigrants looking for better-paying jobs.
Candidates compete eagerly for Colorado's new congressional district seat
Colorado's new congressional district was drawn to be highly competitive. Its election pits a Latina Democrat against a Republican who became a politician to fight environmental injustice.
Alabama inmates are on strike, protesting sentencing policies and a parole process
Thousands of inmates continue to strike in Alabama. They've stopped working unpaid jobs in some state facilities to protest sentencing policies and a parole process that contribute to poor conditions.
The Jan. 6th committee subpoenaed Trump. What comes next?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with University of Chicago constitutional law professor Aziz Huq about what happens now that the House Jan. 6th Committee has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump.
The history of U.S. intervention in Haiti is stopping U.S. officials from intervening
Foreign intervention could be a solution to Haiti's multiple woes, but the history of U.S. intervention there is giving many in Washington pause.
It's Short Wave's third birthday, so All Things Considered hosts test their knowledge
In honor of Short Wave's third birthday, hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong quiz All Things Considered hosts about some of the many nuggets of information the science podcast has shared with listeners.
The Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 siege at the Capitol has voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump to question him about what he knew beforehand and how he reacted during the attack.
U.N. General Assembly votes to condemn Russia's annexations in Ukraine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield following a vote by the U.N. General Assembly to condemn Russia's annexations in Ukraine.