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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
How audiobooks are made
From the podcast Nerdette from WBEZ: How can a "book on tape" bring a text to life?
As heat threatens Phoenix's homeless, city is under pressure to move large encampment
by Kirsten Dorman
On Monday, the City of Phoenix is in court to prove it's making progress in clearing its largest homeless encampment. Heat-related deaths in Phoenix continue to rise, and many victims are homeless.
Are we witnessing the death of movie stars?
by Aisha Harris
In the age of streaming and comic book franchise films are we witnessing the death of the classic Hollywood movie star?
Metal band GWAR visits NPR in full costume
The legendary heavy metal band GWAR pays a visit to NPR.
Reentry simulation program shows reality of life after prison
Re-entry to society from prison is hard. A simulation exercise by the Department of Justice is meant to show just how many barriers formerly incarcerated people face after their release.
Shoring up NATO alliance tops Biden agenda on Europe trip
by Asma Khalid
President Biden wanted Sweden to join NATO as a sign of western unity against Russia. But Turkey is standing in the way.
Megan Rapinoe announces plans to retire after World Cup and NWSL season
U.S. Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe plans on retiring after the upcoming World Cup and National Women's Soccer League season. Rapinoe is known for her on-field play as well as social justice advocacy.
Meta launches fast-growing Threads app; Twitter threatens Meta
by Bobby Allyn
Facebook parent company Meta broke most-downloaded records recently with its new app, Threads. It's a direct challenge to Twitter, which has been upended under the leadership of Elon Musk.
A new short story collection showcases the diversity of the Black Muslim experience
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with author Aaliyah Bilal about her new book Temple Folk, which tells the stories of dozens of Black Muslims over the course of several decades.
Finalists of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge explore mental health
This year, for the first time NPR's Student Podcast Challenge offered a special prize for the best student podcasts about mental health. The finalists had important things to say.
Country music tops the Billboard Hot 100, but it's complicated
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to NPR's Ann Powers and Marcus Dowling of The Tennessean about how two country songs sit atop the Billboard Hot 100, and the context for this moment.