Interviews

The Rev. Rob Schenck, of the National Clergy Council (right), and the Rev. Patrick Mahoney, director of the Christian Defense Coalition, pray in front of the J. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C., in 2005. Schenck is a pro-life activ

An Evangelical Leader's Changing Views On Gun Ownership

7:38pm October 19, 2015

by NPR Staff

As legislators fail to find solutions to mass shootings, evangelical minister Rob Schenck thinks religious groups have a part to play in educating people about guns and their relationships with them.

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World News

Why Germany's Voice Of Support For Refugees Is Waning

8:11pm October 18, 2015

Germany's warm welcome for Syrian refugees is waning. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Stefan Kornelius, foreign editor of the country's largest paper, to discuss why people are blaming Angela Merkel.

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World News

It's That Time Again To Stock Up On Deadly Aussie Spider Venom

10:38am October 18, 2015

Deadly spiders wanted! NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Mike Drinkwater of the Australian Reptile Park about their appeal to volunteers to help catch the deadly Funnel Web spider.

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World News

Why U.S. Engagement In Afghanistan Has Had Mixed Results

8:43am October 18, 2015

President Obama announced that the U.S. will remain in Afghanistan through 2017. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to the Afghan ambassador to the United States and a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan.

World News

Hunger Drives Refugees Back To Syria

8:43am October 18, 2015

Facing hunger, Syrian refugees in Jordan are forced to return to Syria to find food. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World Food Programme.

Economy

Your Money And Your Life: Smart Saving Tools

8:43am October 18, 2015

Almost half of working Americans have saved less than $10,000 for retirement. NPR's Chris Arnold is about to kick off a series to help with saving. NPR's Rachel Martin gets a preview.

Justin Theroux plays a former police chief who has moved from New York to Texas and is trying to create a new family in the second season of the HBO series, The Leftovers.

Fresh Air Weekend: Justin Theroux; Randall Park; 'Bloom County'; 'The Assassin'

12:52pm October 17, 2015

Actor Justin Theroux gets spiritual on HBO's The Leftovers. Randall Park steers clear of racist jokes on Fresh Off The Boat. Bloom County returns, 25 years later. Justin Chang reviews The Assassin.

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For Joe Lieberman, Solutions To Political Ills Don't Involve Labels

4:04pm October 12, 2015

The former senator discusses the New Hampshire Problem Solver Convention, as well as his work with No Labels to end what the group calls a hyperpartisan atmosphere in politics.

Sculptor Andy Goldsworthy used alder branches to make this bridge in a Dumfriesshire, Scotland, stream. (Jan. 17, 2014)

Fresh Air Weekend: Univision's Jorge Ramos; Israeli Cooking; 'Ephemeral' Sculpture

11:39am October 10, 2015

Jorge Ramos discusses journalism and his run-in with Donald Trump. Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov connects people to the food of his homeland. Andy Goldsworthy turns rain, ice and trees into art.

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Arts

Meet Mozzified, A Site For Ramadan Recipes, Sharia Memes And Nosy-Auntie Jokes

2:50pm October 07, 2015

by Leah Donnella

Zainab Khan says her website is geared toward young, socially aware Muslims who might, say, "binge-watch Friends on Netflix, play basketball after Friday prayers and buy eco-friendly products."