Music Interviews
November 27, 2022
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with musician Alex Giannascoli, who records as Alex G, about his latest album, God Save The Animals.
Books
November 27, 2022
What is the cost of perfection? NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Rae Meadows about her new novel, "Winterland." It tells the story of Soviet gymnasts and the system that made and often broke them.
National
November 27, 2022
Many cities opened streets for pedestrians during the pandemic, temporarily making way for outdoor dining and strolling in new places. Cars won't return to some of them.
Animals
November 27, 2022
A new study finds that wolves are much more likely to be pack leaders if they have been infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Energy
November 27, 2022
The auto industry's switch to electric vehicles is driving up demand and prices for lithium. It's also creating a huge incentive to squeeze more lithium out of any supply available,
November 27, 2022
Voters in Oregon narrowly passed a ballot measure aimed at curbing gun violence this past election. Enforcement complications and questions loom ahead of a Dec. 8 rollout.
Business
November 27, 2022
With holiday shopping season coinciding with a year of inflation, we hear from Americans about their spending plans for the season.
Asia
November 27, 2022
Protests in support of democratic reforms and against Covid controls are growing across China. They began after a fire killed ten people who witnesses say were trapped in a building under lockdown.
Business
November 27, 2022
Homebuyers plunk down lots of money for title insurance. It's a cash cow for lawyers.
National
November 27, 2022
The world is doing away with the leap second, an extra second that gets inserted into the global timescale every few years due to earth's slowing rotation.
