How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
There are only 10 days to work on your Valentine's Day playlist. Here are song ideas
With Valentine's Day on the horizon you might be thinking of putting together a playlist or mixtape for that special someone in your life. If so, our friends at NPR Music are here to help.
Why Elon Musk is driving such drastic changes in the federal government
The Trump administration is implementing drastic changes throughout the federal government. The man driving the changes is Elon Musk.
Social media rumors that a trans pilot was in the DCA crash follow a familiar playbook
In the hours after a collision of a Black Hawk helicopter with a passenger airliner last week, social media exploded, falsely blaming a transgender Virginia National Guard service member.
From Buffy to Mariah, pop culture got Ira Madison III through his teens
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with cultural critic, TV writer and podcast host Ira Madison III about his new memoir, Pure Innocent Fun.
White House confirms U.S. Department of Education upheaval plans
The Trump administration is preparing to issue an executive action in the coming weeks that would attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Remembering trailblazing artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, dead at 85
The Native American visual artist, activist, and curator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith blazed a trail for younger indigenous artists. She was 85.
Louisiana vaccine advocate discouraged by senator's RFK Jr. confirmation
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jennifer Herricks, the founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, a group that organized a letter asking Sen. Bill Cassidy to denounce RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination.
New DNC chair Ken Martin says he's eager to push back against Trump's agenda
NPR's Juana Summers talks to the newly elected chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, about the future of the Democratic Party under a second Trump administration.
Denmark races to deal with Trump's threats and offers over Greenland
European leaders met in Brussels for security talks. High on the agenda was Greenland. President Trump has threatened to take control of the island, suggesting it's important for regional security.
