Author John Green talks about living with OCD
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author John Green reflects on living with obsessive compulsive disorder.
The dire consequences of a bag of Cheetos in a cave
Robert Melnick, professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, discusses the consequences of leaving a bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
Sierra Leonean American ballerina Michaela DePrince has died at 29
In 2011, audiences were captivated by a 14 year old, originally from war-torn Sierra Leone, dancing in the ballet documentary First Position. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29.In 2011, audiences were captivated by a 14 year old, originally from war-torn Sierra Leone, dancing in the ballet documentary First Position. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29.
Thousands of Portlanders show up to watch a flock of migrating Vaux's swifts
Since the 1980s, a flock of Vaux’s Swifts has been roosting in a Portland chimney during the month of September, on their way to their winter home in Central and South America. Thousands of Portlanders show up to watch them.
An initiative in Philly aims to get more young men of color registered to vote
A national youth voting organization is trying to register more young men of color for the election November.
A German company has found a way to extract lithium without a carbon footprint
As Europeans debate over the environmental impact of mining lithium, a project in Germany shows how to do it without leaving a carbon footprint.
Boeing's machinists union go on strike after voting to reject a tentative contract
Boeing's machinists union voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative contract agreement, joining unions in other industries that have taken advantage of a strong labor market to make bold demands.
Harris and Trump hit the swing states after the debate
Former President Donald Trump has been stumping in Arizona. Vice President Harris has been in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Miranda Lambert leads the pack in a crowded field of new music releases
This week’s mix of music out today starts with an homage to the home state of country star Miranda Lambert.
In Australia, international students are at the center of a national migration debate
In Australia, a federal election may still be months away, but immigration — in particular the number of foreign students — is already a focus of political debate.
'What If We Get It Right?': Experts talk about addressing climate crisis in new book
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson about her new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visons of Climate Futures.