A Dying Language Of Enslaved Africans Lives On At Harvard
The Gullah Geechee language is spoken by descendants of enslaved Africans who were brought to the coastal South. Now, the language is being taught at Harvard University.
History
Tracing Your Family's Roots May Soon Get A Lot More Expensive
Access to some genealogical records kept by the U.S. government may get a lot more expensive, especially for those seeking family records for immigrants from the late 1800s to mid-1900s.
Reflections From A Jew At A Mock-Jewish Restaurant
On a trip to explore her Jewish-Ukrainian roots, one writer made a stop at a controversial Jewish-themed restaurant, where guests are served matzo at every meal and invited to haggle over the check.
Opinion: Placenta-Eating Went Mainstream When Many Doctors Stopped Listening
Preparers of pills made from placental tissue have gained online momentum, claiming to support each new mom in her slog to recovery. A historian traces the trend to a mother's need to be heard.
1A Across America: How U.S. Cities Are Tackling The Affordable Housing Crisis (Rebroadcast)
With rents at historic highs in many U.S. cities, some civic leaders bet that denser housing could be the fix.
'She Had Me, I Had Her:' Robyn Crawford Opens Up (Rebroadcast)
The creative director for Whitney Houston's new memoir is called "A Song For You."
Evaluating 2020 Predictions From Decades Past
Who made correct guesses about the future of technology and politics? NPR's Noel King speaks to USA Today reporter Grace Hauck about which predictions for 2020 have come true.
Past Impeachment Stands Dog Senate Leaders In Witness Stalemate
The Senate's Republican and Democratic leaders disagree about including witnesses in an impeachment trial of President Trump. But each has flipped his stance since Bill Clinton's 1999 acquittal.
'The Suspect' Co-Author On The FBI's Misguided Investigation Into Richard Jewell
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kent Alexander, former federal prosecutor and co-author of the new book, The Suspect, about the FBI's investigation into Richard Jewell and how it resonates today.
The News Roundup - International
Protests erupt in India over a controversial citizenship bill. The White House touts a new trade deal with China. And Australia's most populous state declares the second state of emergency in two months over wildfires.