Which Books Should You Give This Season
London taxi driver Will Grozier is an avid reader. He joins NPR's Scott Simon with a list of his holiday reading picks — some new, some old, and some taxi-themed.
Interviews
Baa Baa Black Sheep, Have You Any Wine? A Q&A With Winemaker André Mack
When most people think wine, they think centuries-old vineyards, not goofy puns and inviting labels. Nor do they necessarily think of black winemakers. André Mack wants to change all that.
At The Root Of It All, A Little Girl's 'Grandmapal' Left Her Lifelong Love
More than a grandmother, more, even, than a mentor, Doris Louise Rolison was Chloe Longfellow's best friend growing up. Their love remains inscribed with beet stains in their favorite cookbook.
Are Self-Radicalized Extremists An Increasing Threat In The U.S.?
The threat of self-radicalized attackers is on the minds of many after the San Bernardino shooting this week. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the RAND Corporation's Seth Jones about these people.
Women Gain First-Time Rights In Saudi Arabia Elections
NPR's Rachel Martin and Deb Amos talk about upcoming elections in Saudi Arabia, where for the first time, women are allowed to run for office and vote.
This Week In Football
Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, about football's Carolina Panthers. They've had an eventful year on and off the field.
Two Sides Come Together On Gun Research Funding
Rachel speaks with former congressman Jay Dickey and Dr. Mark Rosenberg, president of The Task Force for Global Health, about the lack of funding gun research.
Man Caught Smuggling Turtles Across U.S.-Canadian Border
A Canadian college student was caught at a border checkpoint with more than 50 live turtles in his pants and has pleaded guilty to six smuggling charges in the U.S.
Pentagon OKs Women In Combat: Can Culture Catch Up With Policy?
Rachel speaks with Zoe Bedell about the Pentagon's decision to open up front-line combat posts to women. Bedell was a Marine captain and is a plaintiff in a lawsuit fighting the long-time Pentagon ban.
How 'Resilience' Is Misunderstood When Talking About Racism
Rachel Martin talks with Parul Sehgal of the New York Times about the use of the word "resilience" as something to aspire to and how it's become a coded way to shame people who speak about injustice.