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A children's book author recommends books to keep your kids busy this summer
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with children's book author Matt de la Peña about summer reading recommendations for kids of all ages when they complain, "I'm bored!"
Georgia's famous peanut statue has been rebuilt after the hurricane
Sunday, July 30, 2023
After nearly five years, the Big Peanut statue has returned to Ashburn, Ga. The original roadside attraction went down during Hurricane Michael. The new one is stronger and locally crafted.
Auto companies are making big profits, but still stumbling when it comes to EVs
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The U.S. auto industry is experiencing unanticipated stumbles and challenges as it pivots to producing more electric vehicles, even as it makes large profits.
How real is the threat of AI deepfakes in the 2024 election?
Sunday, July 30, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with University of California, Berkeley, digital forensics expert Hany Farid about a recent political ad that used an AI-cloned vocal clip.
Politics chat: Trump could face political blowback from new charges after all
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The new charges against former Pres. Trump in the classified documents case are in a different legal league and there are hints he is also not politically immune from them either.
This alarm clock will wake you up with your worst fears
Sunday, July 23, 2023
An AI takeover, a deadly volcano eruption, or global warming — the Doomsday Alarm Clock lets you wake up to your innermost fears.
If sunny beach reads aren't cutting it, add these thrillers to your summer book list
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Adrian McKinty, best-selling author of "The Chain" and "The Island," about some thrillers to add to your summer reading list.
Some Comic Con attendees say the Hollywood strike is a blessing in disguise
Sunday, July 23, 2023
With both Hollywood actors and writers on strike, some attendees hope Comic-Con in San Diego will get back to its nerdy roots.
Where U.S. relations with North and South Korea stand after an American crossed over
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former National Security Council Director for Asian Affairs Victor Cha about U.S. relations with North and South Korea following the actions of Pvt. Travis King.
NPR is taking part in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa
Sunday, July 23, 2023
The Tour de France concludes just as another storied cycling event begins: the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. This is RAGBRAI's 50th year.
The new Guinness World Record-holding marshmallow weighs over 1,400 pounds
Sunday, July 23, 2023
A Mexican candy company produced a Guinness World Record-winning marshmallow which weighed more than 1,400 pounds.
Understanding the latest investigations into Trump's role in January 6
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Andrew Weissmann, one of the lead prosecutors on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team, about Special Counsel Jack Smith's ongoing investigations.
What to make of new developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Joel Anderson, host of Season 3 of the podcast Slow Burn, about the latest developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder.
Why myopia is becoming increasingly common among kids and adults
Sunday, July 23, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children.
Politics chat: Possible third indictment for Trump; VP Harris steps up on the trail
Sunday, July 23, 2023
A possible third indictment of former President Donald Trump looms while Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her activity on the campaign trail.
Donovan X. Ramsey's book is a 'people's history' of the cocaine epidemic
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to author Donovan X. Ramsey about his new book, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era." It tells the story of the crack cocaine epidemic.
Is there life after Twitter? A rundown of all the alternatives that have cropped up
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post reporter Naomi Nix about the uptick in social media platforms and how she decides to make recommendations to potential users.
Aluna on her new dance album 'MYCELiUM'
Sunday, July 09, 2023
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Aluna about her new album, MYCELiUM, which she says was inspired by nature and anti-racist activism.
Featuring kids is good business for influencer parents, but at the cost of their future
Sunday, July 09, 2023
Online accounts featuring children and their families generate millions of dollars for some influencer parents. What are the effects on kids?
England just hosted the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship
Sunday, July 09, 2023
In Norfolk, England, this weekend, Nicholas Dickinson helped stage the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship.