Crisis hotlines are being targeted for sexually harassing phone calls
Counselors who work at crisis hotline centers like 988 are sometimes targeted by deceitful callers, who keep them on the line and sexually harass them.
A former Israeli prime minister went to jail — where he wrote a memoir
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert about his book, "Searching for Peace: A Memoir of Israel." He's said he's innocent, but went to prison for corruption charges.
Ukrainian civilians living close to the frontlines say they feel trapped
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are still living close to the front lines as Russia readies another offensive. Here's how people are surviving in the city of Mykoliav.
Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits
Infowars has filed for bankruptcy. The move postpones founder Alex Jones' civil trial that had been scheduled to begin next week.
How a Brazilian priest got his city to pay attention to its unhoused citizens' needs
A Brazilian priest has made the mega-city of São Paulo pay attention to its homeless population's needs.
Art Rupe, influential early rock recording executive, has died at 104
Early rock recording executive Art Rupe has died at 104. He founded Specialty Records, which launched the careers of Little Richard and Sam Cooke, and helped make R&B popular with white audiences.
Tennessee debates bill that would keep thousands of people imprisoned for much longer
Some Tennessee lawmakers are pushing for those convicted of crimes to serve their full sentences. But critics worry that without incentives for early release, prisoners won't be motivated to change.
Ukrainian children are being separated from extended family at the U.S.-Mexico border
Ukrainian refugees arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border are enjoying expedited admission to the U.S. But children who arrive with family other than their parents are still being separated and detained.
Special envoy John Kerry on helping small island nations dealing with climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with John Kerry, U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, about the current outlook on climate change and the global endeavor to combat it.
Urban League CEO on how 2022 State of Black America report findings impact midterms
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Marc Morial, the National Urban League's president and CEO, about the civil rights organization's semi-annual State of Black America Report.
A look at Elon Musk and what he represents
Elon Musk has been in headlines for trying to buy Twitter. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Jill Lepore, Harvard historian and host of the podcast Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket about the billionaire.