Author Jason Reynolds talks about his latest book and the value of being a crier
Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.
Canada's proposed bill would freeze the sale or purchase of handguns
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino about a bill that would place a national freeze on handgun ownership across Canada.
President Biden criticizes Republicans on gun votes in address to the nation
President Biden made a national address Thursday night about the recent mass shootings and is calling on Congress to act on gun violence prevention.
Tensions around the war in Ukraine are impacting the sports world
If you wanted to forget the Ukraine war by watching a little tennis, forget it. The war is affecting everything, including professional sports.
How HBO Max's 'Hacks' makes those hilariously relatable TV moments
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO Max's Hacks, about its new season. The intergenerational comedy is about a comedian hired to help an another freshen up her jokes.
The biggest inflation spikes are in cities thought of as 'affordable,' like Atlanta
Atlanta's inflation rate is one of the highest in the country. Housing costs are one of the main drivers as people move from higher priced cities.
Accused Buffalo killer enters not guilty plea
The 18-year-old man accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo grocery store today entered a not guilty plea on charges of domestic terrorism and first-degree murder.
Seneca people are reviving their language, which boarding schools tried to erase
Indian boarding schools used abuse and brutal punishment in an attempt to eradicate Indigenous cultures for about 150 years. Now, the Seneca people are reviving their language for future generations.
After 2 years of working from home, many workers aren't ready to return to the office
More than two years into the pandemic, many workers who have worked remotely during that time are resisting returning to the office, forcing their bosses to reconsider how to move forward.
Southern Californians have to cut back on watering their yards due to severe drought
Use less water: That's a direct order to some people in Southern California starting Wednesday. Faced with extreme drought, people there will be allowed to water twice a week for eight minutes.
Tulsa shooter bought his gun hours before attacking his doctor's hospital, police say
Authorities discuss the latest in a shooting that left five people dead at a medical building in Tulsa, Okla.