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.
Chair of the Senate intelligence committee weighs in on failed mutiny against Russia
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., chair of the Senate intel committee, about the latest on the Wagner Group's apparent failed mutiny against Russia.
Behind the secretive work of the many, many humans helping to train AI
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Verge's investigative editor Josh Dzieza about his recent report revealing the massive number of humans powering and training artificial intelligence.
What's next for Putin's rule and the war in Ukraine
The private military contractor Wagner Group launched a brief uprising this weekend, raising big questions about the Russian military and the conduct of the "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Several far right parties have unexpectedly entered the Greek parliament
The Greek prime minister was sworn in for a second term in Sunday's election. It wasn't much of a surprise. But the entry of several far right parties into the Greek parliament was unexpected.
Hajj pilgrimage is exected to be the biggest since COVID pandemic
The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage has begun — drawing around 2 million people to Mecca. Crowd control poses a challenge as pilgrims perform the physically and spiritually demanding journey.
Peso Pluma opens up his book of 'Genesis'
Twenty-four-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter Peso Pluma just released his highly anticipated debut album.
In 'Parched' podcast, reporter explores the decades-long drought in southwestern U.S.
The podcast Parched, looks at the drought that has plagued the southwestern U.S. for more than 20 years, how we got here and what we can do about it.
Mitch Landrieu aims to bridge the digital divide. He needs your help to do that
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is President Biden's point man to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act meant deliver broadband access to millions of Americans.
Here's how to get the most out of your doctor's appointment
Ever leave the doctor's office confused or with unanswered questions? Talking to doctors and other medical professionals can be hard. NPR's Life Kit has some helpful tips.
Jason Isbell on embracing life's uncertainties in new album
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with musician Jason Isbell about his new album out called Weathervanes.