Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Humans have 5 senses, but there's 'An Immense World' of experiences for animals
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Ed Yong about his new book, "An Immense World." Yong looks at how animals use their senses to perceive the world in a radically different way than humans.
White House COVID-19 response coordinator outlines timeline for vaccinating children
The wait to get COVID vaccines in tiny arms is over. White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha talks with Ayesha Rascoe about the vaccine rollout for young children.
Two top Georgia election officials will appear at the next Jan. 6 hearing
Georgia looms large in politics — both in the ongoing Jan. 6 committee's work, and in upcoming elections.
The once-quiet southwestern corner of Ukraine is now playing a key role in trade
An overlooked corner of Ukraine is quietly playing a critical role in the country's efforts to import and export goods. Russia is trying to cut it off.
On 'It's Almost Dry,' Pusha T plays the long game
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the rapper about making his new album It's Almost Dry, working with Kanye and Pharrell and reflecting on what longevity looks like in hip-hop.
NPR host Linda Holmes' latest novel is a mystery centered on a left-behind duck decoy
A woman cleans out a late relative's estate and discovers a duck decoy and a mystery. Ayesha Rascoe talks with Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes about her latest novel, "Flying Solo."
What it's like living under temporary legal status for a decade
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Reyna Montoya, a DACA recipient and community organizer from Arizona, about her experience living under temporary legal status for the past decade.
Cats are getting a curfew in some Icelandic towns
Ayesha Rascoe talks to journalist Egill Bjarnason about the ecological impacts of outdoor cats and the curfews some Icelandic towns have imposed on them.
New podcast 'Deliberate Indifference' amplifies the impact of prison failures in Ala.
A new podcast from WBHM details ongoing failures of the Alabama prison system years after they were brought to light.
Top CEOs in the U.S. are split over the likelihood of a recession
After one CEO warned of an economic downturn that will be like a "hurricane," other chief executives suggest the debate over the likelihood of a recession is a tempest in a teapot.