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.
How Marco Rubio's roots could impact his approach if confirmed as secretary of state
During his political career, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has focused his attacks on countries with communist governments and improving relationships with Latin America.
Before you give up on your New Year's resolutions, check out these tips to reset
It's mid-January, which means some of those New Years resolutions might have fall off, already. NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra gives tips for giving your goals a reset.
The latest on the fate of TikTok
There is panic among many of the 170 million Americans on TikTok. That's because, any time now, the Supreme Court is set to decide whether the app will stay, or be banned in six days.
What a physician taught a nurse-in-training about treating terminal patients
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, years ago, when Kimberly Godsey was training to become a nurse practitioner, a physician taught her what to do when he discovered a terminal illness.
Exciting new fiction coming in early 2025
This year promises to give us some great new books. Here are a few pieces of fiction we're looking forward to reading in early 2025.
As immigration stories evolve, so does the language we use to talk about them
NPR recently changed how reporters talk about immigration on air and in pieces for the website. Tony Cavin, NPR's Managing Editor of Standards and Practices, talks us through some of this guidance.
Meet the 24-year-old 'neighborhood hero' who gave early warnings about the Eaton Fire
Edgar McGregor is the leader of the "Altadena Weather and Climate" group on Facebook, where he was posting warnings about the coming windstorm in the days leading up to the Eaton fire.
How workers without legal immigration status have been aiding labor investigations
Thousands of workers in the U.S. illegally have gotten deportation protections from the government in exchange for participation in labor investigations. The future of the program is uncertain.
Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire
The wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, buildings and cars. They've also taken the lives of many people, including a father and son in Altadena, Anthony and Justin Mitchell.