Remembering Sly Stone, the visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone
Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, has died at 82. His band Sly and the Family Stone combined psychedelic rock, doo-wop, gospel and surf to create a new sound.
Business Owners Face Complicated Choices With Republican Tax Plan
The measure presents a lot of complicated choices for American business owners who want to take advantage of a lowered corporate tax rate. The bill lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent.
Idaho Gets A 'Dark Sky Reserve'
Just over 14,000 square miles of central Idaho have been designated a "Dark Sky Reserve" for committing to preserving a pristine night sky by limiting light pollution.
News Brief: McConnell On 2018, Lawsuit Against Trump Dismissed
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talked with NPR about his legislative agenda for 2018. Also, Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post discusses a dismissed lawsuit against President Trump.
How Humans Use 'Strategic Ignorance' When Facts Get In The Way
Social science research explores how our minds push away information that gets in the way of our feelings and desires.
Remembering Sports Broadcaster Dick Enberg
The sports world is saying goodbye to one of its most beloved voices after play-by-play commentator Dick Enberg died Thursday at age 82.
ESPN's Tumultuous Year
ESPN is reeling from President John Skipper's unexpected resignation. Journalist James Andrew Miller talks with Steve Inskeep about what may be the most challenging year in the company's history.
Voters Back Pro-Independence Parties In Catalonia
Voters in Catalonia have given independence parties the majority in regional elections nearly three months after a failed independence bid.
The View From Islamabad After U.N. Rejects Trump's Jerusalem Policy
President Trump warned he'd cut off money to countries that voted in favor of a U.N. resolution condemning his Jerusalem change, but he was defied by most of his Muslim allies, including Pakistan.
The 25th Anniversary Of David Sedaris Reading 'Santaland Diaries'
Before he became a best-selling writer and humorist, David Sedaris worked as a department store elf. We bring you the 25th anniversary of David Sedaris reading from his essay "Santaland Diaries."
The Art Of Gift Wrapping
Professional gift wrapper Mia Canada says she used to be a gift bag person. But that all changed after a seasonal job opportunity allowed her to explore the creative side of wrapping presents.
