How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
NPR hosts take a stab at the some of the most mispronounced words of the year
The language-learning platform Babbel has compiled a list of the most mispronounced words of 2023. NPR hosts attempt to read a few of them without assistance.
As Hanukkah begins, many American Jews consider how this old story resonates today
The story of Hanukkah is a complicated story that rabbis have long wrestled with. This year many Jews are trying to figure out what the story has to say to this moment.
'Poor Things': a Frankenstein-inspired black comedy
Emma Stone teams up with director Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things, a Frankenstein-inspired black comedy about a young woman shaking up the society around her as she comes into her own.
Why the Biden administration is so invested in India
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Arzan Tarapore, a research scholar at Stanford University who focuses on South Asian security issues. They discuss the complex relationship between India and the U.S.
Israel pushes back as the Biden administration pressures it to spare Gaza civilians
The Biden administration is putting pressure on Israel to reduce casualties in its war on Gaza, but Israel is pushing back against its indispensable ally.
How COP28 could help developing countries confront climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Belizean climate ambassador Janine Felson about how deals reached at COP28 can help developing countries confront climate change.
Trump witness claims no evidence of fraud in civil case
A defense expert witness from New York University testified he saw no evidence of accounting fraud in the New York Attorney General's civil case against Trump.
What the Koch Network's endorsement of Nikki Haley could mean for women in politics
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kira Sonbonmatsu about the fundraising disparities between women and men running for political office.
What Elon Musk's involvement in politics means for the world
Elon Musk has developed breakthrough tech companies and made himself a figure in global politics. Could his erratic behavior undermine those successes?
This new council member's vote for himself won him the election
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ryan Roth, newly-elected city council member for Rainier, Wash., about winning his seat by one vote — a vote he cast himself.