Celebrated New York City poet, artist and designer Leah Umansky writes about life in a divided America today and offers hope in her new collection, "Of Tyrant."
Whether the natural world and humanity can coexist is one of the great questions of the modern era. Creative conservationist Ruth Ganesh says, "yes," emphatically, and explains how and why.
In his book "Telltale Hearts," physician and public health advocate Dr. Dean-David Schillinger provides a powerful meditation on what he has learned from his patients and what they can teach us about listening, healing, and public health.
Private equity firms wield enormous control over the American economy, public utilities, and even the health of local newspapers. Author Megan Greenwell explores the extent of their unchecked power and the ways in which these firms and their private owners are reshaping America.
Disinformation has a long history in the United States-often taking the form of storytelling. Bestselling author Annalee Newitz explains how stories have been weaponized-historically and today-and charts a path to a more peaceful future for all Americans.
As a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, Francesca Mari explores housing inequities, con men, abuses of power, and Alzheimer's disease.
It's easy to understand the threat of climate change to habitats and animals, but thought-leader Sherri Goodman shares stories about climate change and its impact on national security.
Beginning in the late 19th century, a Canadian network of residential schools for Indigenous children became sites for rampant child abuse. Documentary filmmaker and author Julian Brave NoiseCat recounts the horrors that took place in those schools.
Beginning in the late 19th century, a Canadian network of residential schools for Indigenous children became sites for rampant child abuse. Documentary filmmaker and author Julian Brave NoiseCat recounts the horrors that took place in those schools.
Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic, serving as critic, media analyst and guest host. He discusses his work and his unlikely path to national prominence.
Researcher at the Council on Criminal Justice Ernesto Lopez looks at the story being told about crime in American cities that doesn't match the data.
Researcher at the Council on Criminal Justice Ernesto Lopez looks at the story being told about crime in American cities that doesn't match the data.
Emmy-winning filmmaker Luke Lorentzen discusses his latest documentary, "A Still Small Voice," which follows a hospital chaplain as she learns to provide spiritual care for people facing profound life challenges.
One of America's storied military leaders General Stanley McChrystal offers insights on the power of character and integrity in leaders - whether in the military or civilian life.
One of America's storied military leaders General Stanley McChrystal offers insights on the power of character and integrity in leaders - whether in the military or civilian life.
In her book, "Rethinking Rescue," Carol Mithers tells the story of unhoused people and pets in Los Angeles, identifying the often-ignored link between animal and human suffering.
Across human history, we have looked to the heavens and seen things that didn't make sense. Historian Greg Eghigian chronicles how those human experiences were translated by believers, skeptics, investigators and hoaxers in the aftermath of the Second World War into the UFO phenomenon we still talk about today.
There was a time in American history when radio was the cutting-edge of information, influence, and politics. Broadcaster Tiziana Dearing talks about the role public radio plays now and how her earlier career in academia shapes her approach to broadcast journalism.
The challenges facing American healthcare are substantial and complex, but author and physician Dr. Troy Brenanan says they grow directly from a simmering crisis in primary care.
The challenges facing American healthcare are substantial and complex, but author and physician Dr. Troy Brenanan says they grow directly from a simmering crisis in primary care.
America's wars have produced a legion of heroes. Historian Ronald C. White shares the remarkable life of Maine's Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Civil War lion whose service in war and in peace still resonates today.
The year 2024 saw continued conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine as well as a wave of elections all over the globe. As the year ends, national security and foreign policy expert Evelyn Farkas helps us take stock of the year that was, as we name our Story of the Year.
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