The search into Pope Leo's family roots
As soon as Robert Prevost was elevated to pope in May, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the team he works with for PBS's Finding Your Roots began digging into the pope's family history.
Encore: For Those Missing Puerto Rico, A Song About Dreaming Of Home
"En Mi Viejo San Juan" is an unofficial anthem of Puerto Rico and the official anthem of San Juan. It evokes memories of the island for those who have left and a yearning on the island for those who are gone.
The Biggest National Security Stories Of 2019
A round-up of the biggest stories in national security this year, including Syria, North Korea and Afghanistan, and a look forward to 2020.
Disgraced Former Cardinal Made Payments To Vatican Officials During Sex Abuse Case
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post reporter Shawn Boburg about a disgraced former cardinal who made church payments to Vatican officials investigating him for the sexual abuse of a minor.
Week In Politics: The Most Underrated Stories Of 2019
This week's political roundup brings us the most underrated stories of 2019 and a look forward to 2020. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Jason Johnson of The Root.
Why An Agile Anchovy Isn't Able To Escape A Ponderous Whale
Scientists used field recordings from humpback whales and laboratory experiments with anchovies to determine how the ponderous whale manages to catch the agile anchovy. The answer is timing.
Netanyahu's Secret To Staying In Power Longer Than Any Other Israeli Prime Minister
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gayil Talshir, professor of political science at Hebrew University, about how Benjamin Netanyahu's been able to stay in power longer than any other Israeli prime minister.
Russian Anti-Government Activist Disappears, Only To Turn Up At Arctic Military Base
Russian authorities seized an ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and shipped him off to do military service in the Arctic.
Lawsuit Alleges Missouri Bank Mismanaged Painter Thomas Hart Benton's Estate
In Kansas City, a lawsuit by the heirs of renowned painter Thomas Hart Benton alleges that a local bank has mismanaged Benton's estate.
Russia Claims It Has Successfully Tested An Alternative To The Internet
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rodger Baker of Stratfor about the news that Russia has successfully tested a "closed" internet system.