Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Slaughter Of Yellowstone Bison At The Center Of Culture War
In the same year that Congress voted to make bison the national mammal, Yellowstone National Park had its second largest cull ever — reducing the heard by more than 1,200 animals.
Georgia Special Election A Chance For Democrats 'To Make A Statement'
In the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Ga. the outcome of a special election to fill a longtime Republican House seat on Tuesday could be an indication of how voters feel about the Trump administration.
Short Hiatus In War Gives Ukrainians In Donetsk A Chance To Celebrate Easter
Easter is one of the few times the 3-year-old war in Eastern Ukraine takes a hiatus. The overnight curfew lifted on Saturday so residents could pray and play all night into Easter Sunday.
A Look Centuries-Old Misconceptions About Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene has been characterized as a prostitute for hundreds of years — which has no basis in the Biblical text. Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak explains why the myth has persisted.
UNICEF Official Says Children Used By Boko Haram Still Have A Chance
Patrick Rose, a UNICEF crisis communications specialist, talks about a recent report showing an alarming rise in the number of children being used in bomb attacks by the militant group Boko Haram.
Turkey Votes 'Yes' To Give More Power to Erdogan
Turkey's historic constitutional referendum was held to decide whether more power should be concentrated in the hands of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. On Sunday, the Turkish people voted "yes."
'A People's History Of Chicago' Reflects A Spectrum Of Experiences
Poet and author Kevin Coval talks about his new book of poems, A People's History of Chicago. The book tells the stories of the city's marginalized communities.
'Smart People' Asks Hard Questions About Racism In America
Smart People is a thought provoking play that examines the difficulties of talking about race. Playwright Lydia R. Diamond discusses the genesis of the play.
#NPRpoetry Tips: Think About What You Know And Take Advantage Of Twitter Constraints
New York Times book reviewer and poetry columnist David Orr reviews this week's #NPRpoetry submissions and offers some tips for those looking to contribute.
#NPRpoetry Comes When You 'Write What You Know'
With 140 characters, this week's #NPRpoetry submissions came after listeners and Twitter users were invited to write about what they know.
After This Week, Is Trump's Message Still America First?
Journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, conservative political commentator Lenny McAllister, and Arsalan Iftikhar, founder of TheMuslimGuy.com talk about the week's many developments in foreign policy.