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.
Commemorating Black History Month in schools is tricky for many teachers this year
Black history month has brought anxiety for some teachers since the Trump administration's mounting efforts to roll back DEI. Educators are finding themselves in the middle of the debate.
President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
President Trump has named right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as the FBI's deputy director. That means Bongino will be the number two official behind the recently confirmed director Kash Patel.
A visit to the hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated
The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.
Western sanctions are holding Syria back from rebuilding, locals say
Western countries have imposed layers of crippling sanctions on Syria for decades. Syrians say the sanctions are impeding any hope of rebuilding a country shattered by civil war.
Miami Beach is again cracking down to keep spring breakers away
Miami Beach is again cracking down on spring breakers this year after major restrictions kept large crowds away in 2024.
Center-right candidate Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor
After Germans voted on Sunday, the center-right Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany's next chancellor.
Expert says tariffs and terrorist designations won't beat the opioid crisis
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with researcher Vanda Felbab-Brown about why she thinks President Trump's proposed tariffs and designating cartels as terrorist organizations won't stop the opioid crisis.
A long-lost recording is the basis for the latest Guy Clark album
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Tamara Saviano, who produced a new album by folk and country singer Guy Clark based on long-lost recordings.
Pod Corner: The Other Moonshot
An excerpt from "The Other Moonshot," a podcast from LAist Studios and Reasonable Volume.