How musicians in Lebanon are dealing with an escalating conflict
Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.
Could Turkey block Finland and Sweden NATO membership?
It looks like commitments by Sweden and Finland to fight militant groups brought Turkey to drop objections to those countries joining NATO. But it's still not quite a closed issue in Turkey.
The Jan. 6 hearings happening this week
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is expected to hold two more hearings this week, including one in primetime.
A Supreme Court decision could radically reshape presidential elections
A new Supreme Court case could radically change congressional and presidential elections by giving broad, largely unchecked power to state legislators in deciding how those elections are run.
Biden plans to tackle oil, human rights on trip to the Mideast
President Biden will meet with nearly a dozen Mideast leaders on a trip this week that will cover issues from Yemen to oil to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
'Gordita Chronicles' creator talks about what inspired the new HBO sitcom
NPR's Miles Parks speaks with TV writer Claudia Forestieri about the new comedy that's loosely based on her life, The Gordita Chronicles.
Encore: Midterms election misinformation
Even as the Jan. 6 hearings play out, election misinformation keeps spreading. NPR tracked four leaders preaching false information about election fraud at hundreds of grassroots events nationwide.
Uvalde march organizer wants to reunite the community around gun control
Activists in Uvalde are joining the call for action on gun control. NPR's Miles Parks talks with Sofia Torres, who is attending the march in Uvalde this weekend.
With 'Dear Poetry' podcast, journalist finds reprieve from burnout
NPR's Miles Parks speaks to Luisa Beck, a reporter in Berlin, about her new podcast, Dear Poetry.
Books We Love: NPR's summer 2022 picks
If you're on the hunt for your book club's next read, look no further. Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes has recommendations from the latest edition of Books We Love.
Life Kit: Activism doesn't have to be intimidating
These days there are plenty of causes that may call you to action. NPR's Life Kit provides different view on what it means to be an activist.