Opinion

Arizona Sen. John McCain speaks at a town hall meeting in Pennsylvania during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Exclusive Audio: In New Memoir, Sen. John McCain Rests His Case

3:41pm May 03, 2018

by Ron Elving

Throughout his life, McCain has been stubbornly individual, at times cantankerous and even exasperating to friend and foe alike, relishing his political persona as "The Maverick."

Bill Cosby leaves the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., on Thursday after being convicted of aggravated indecent assault.

'Allegedly' No More: Cosby Conviction Marks A New Chapter For #MeToo

12:47pm April 27, 2018

by Eric Deggans

As pop culture critics and onetime fans try to sort out Bill Cosby's legacy, it's possible this all boils down to a simple message: What was once overlooked, will be overlooked no longer.

Senegalese Army Gen. Amadou Kane (left) receives the 2016 Flintlock flag from U.S. Army Gen. Donald Bolduc during the inauguration of a military base in Thiès, Senegal, in February 2016, during a three-week joint military exercise between African, U.S. a

The U.S. Has No Clear Strategy For Africa. Here's Why It Really Needs One

8:47am April 27, 2018

by Donald C. Bolduc

The U.S. relies on a threat-focused approach, when the international community should also support economic and governance development in the region, argues the ex-special forces commander for Africa.

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station took this image of southern Scandinavia, showing the northern lights aurora, just before midnight under a full moon on April 3, 2015.

Science
Arts

The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'

12:01pm April 13, 2018

by Adam Frank

Through science commentary, we created a place for exploration of deep, complex issues. There's a hunger in all of us for more than just facts — we hunger for meaning, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.

Barbara J. King points to some of her favorite science commentaries she has written for NPR.

A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary Readers

1:29pm April 12, 2018

by Barbara J. King

For 6 1/2 years, Barbara J. King has written commentaries for NPR on everything from animals and anthropology to gender and higher education. Here, she offers up some of her favorite pieces.

With the new tariff in effect, most American wines will incur duties of 29 percent.

Should California Winemakers Be Worried About China's Tariffs?

1:19pm April 12, 2018

California produces about 85 percent of American wine, which is worth about $1.5 billion in exports. As of now, China imports little U.S. wine, but it's one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

The Milky Way as seen from Mono Lake, on the eastern flank of the High Sierra Mountains, on June 28, 2017, near Lee Vining, California.

Science
Arts

From The Big Bang To This Commentary

11:58am April 11, 2018

by Marcelo Gleiser

In 13.7, we aimed to present the passion, the drama, the social and intellectual relevance of science as one of the deepest expressions of engagement with the unknown, says physicist Marcelo Gleiser.

ACP at Cancun Restaurant in Crossville, Tenn. This cheese-covered Southern interpretation of arroz con pollo is not the saffron-colored rice and golden chicken that many Latinos who grew up eating the dish would recognize. But ACP nonetheless helped build

What Did The South Do To 'Arroz Con Pollo'? It's A Cheese-Covered Mystery

5:08pm April 09, 2018

by Gustavo Arellano

Arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken, is a dish beloved in much of Latin America. But in the South, it's morphed into ACP, a cheese-smothered phenomenon that built Mexican-restaurant empires.

Barbara J. King takes a look at a new book exploring burgers and gender.

What Do Hamburgers Have To Do With Gender?

3:09pm April 05, 2018

by Barbara J. King

Meat and veggie burgers evolved together in the 20th century, but when it comes to associations with gender, their histories diverge. Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores a new book on the topic.

Sports

The 'Off-Field Issues' Of Josh Rosen

6:02am April 04, 2018

by Mike Pesca

Sports commentator Mike Pesca opines on millennials and personality conflicts in the NFL.

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