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."
In The Fight For LGBTQ Rights, Lessons From The 1990s Culture Wars
FX's new documentary miniseries Pride focuses each of its six episodes on one decade in the fight for LGBTQ rights in America. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Yance Ford, directed the 1990s episode.
Biden And Bibi Go Way Back: The Fraught Friendship Between 2 Leaders
President Biden has known Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Evan Osnos of The New Yorker about the relationship's role in diplomacy over violence in the Mideast.
Liberal American Attitudes Are Starting To Shift On Israelis And Palestinians
NPR's Audie Cornish chats with editor-at-large of Jewish Currents Peter Beinart about Americans' changing opinions on Israelis and Palestinians.
Checking In With Black Bookstores Nearly A Year After 2020's Book Boom On Racism
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with three Black bookstore owners to gauge how they've fared since 2020's high-profile deaths of Black people caused a surge in sales and if customers stayed engaged afterward.
Kansas City School District Retires Offensive Native American Mascots
A Kansas City area school district, named after a Native American tribe itself, is retiring some Native American mascots, deeming them derogatory or offensive.
In Kids, The Risk Of COVID-19 And The Flu Are Similar — But The Risk Perception Isn't
The risk of serious COVID-19 illness in children is comparable to their risk from the flu, but many parents seem more concerned about coronavirus. The issue of risk perception has a lot do with it.
Idaho Is Waging A War On Its Wolves
A new law authorizes and encourages killing 90% of Idaho's wolf population: about 1,350 animals. That goes against professional wildlife managers' advice, and not all hunters like the idea either.
Biden Meets With South Korean President Moon Jae-In At The White House
President Biden met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House, discussing North Korea's nuclear program, China and COVID-19 vaccines.
Biden Remarks On Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Says U.S. Officials Worked 'Hour By Hour'
President Biden spoke at the White House after Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire plan. It follows 11 days of fighting.
A Reporter Weighs In On UNC's Decision To Deny Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Joe Killian, investigative reporter for NC Policy Watch, about the University of North Carolina's decision to not give Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure status.