Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Unpacking The 100-Year History Of The Chinese Communist Party
As the Chinese Communist Party turns 100 this month, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with historian Andy B. Liu about the mark it's made on the country.
Portugal Is Scrambling To Save Vacation Season From New COVID-19 Strains
As new COVID-19 strains threaten southern Europe's summer of recovery, tourism-reliant countries are scrambling to save vacation season while adapting their hospitality industries to the uncertainty.
Party Drugs Are Being Increasingly Laced With Fentanyl
More Americans are vaccinated and ready to hit the party circuit. If that night out includes cocaine or meth, the consequences can be deadly, as many drugs are increasingly laced with fentanyl.
A Fresh Wave Of Coronavirus Infections Loom Over The Olympics
A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections looms over the Olympics less than three weeks before the start of the delayed summer games in Tokyo.
Police Departments Rely On A System Unequipped to Handle Racial Bias
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with KQED's Sandhya Dirks about the fourth episode of the podcast On Our Watch, which looks at how police departments are unequipped to identify and handle racist policing.
Pope Francis Said To Be In Good Condition Following Colon Surgery
Pope Francis is recovering following colon surgery. The Vatican says the 84-year-old pontiff's surgery was planned and uneventful.
NPR Pop Culture Critic Tells Us All About 'Zola'
The movie Zola opens this weekend. It was inspired by an epic, viral Twitter thread from 2015.
Michael Pollan Talks New Book, 'This Is Your Mind On Plants'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with journalist Michael Pollan about his new book diving into three plant drugs.
Democrats Sidestep GOP Leaders To Expand Medicaid In Texas
Twelve states have not expanded Medicaid. Now some Democrats want to go around state leaders with legislation that would allow local governments to expand Medicaid themselves.
Lawyer Calls SCOTUS Decision Backing Tribal Police Authority A 'Victory'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle about how a recent Supreme Court decision could affect the policing of crimes on reservations, especially violence against women.
Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Christian Nationalism
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, and Reverend Michael Mills about confronting Christian nationalism in the U.S.