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China's ruling Communist Party is holding its congress, which happens every five years, with leader Xi Jinping widely expected to secure a third term.

Susan Haas was locked in a custody battle and desperately needed a haricut. One hairdresser's generosity gave her the boost she needed to keep going.

Farms in the U.S. are increasingly relying on guest workers brought in through a federal visa program. Labor advocates are alarmed by how quickly the program is growing.

The state of Israeli society, five months after the Oct. 7 attack, is crucial to understanding where the Israel-Hamas conflict might lead. Here are five ways Israel has been transformed.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Shiny Happy People, Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, Jessie Ware's new album, and more.

The ocean liner's sinking by a German U-boat led to the U.S. entering World War I. Erik Larson, author of Dead Wake, says British intelligence knew the ship was in danger and didn't tell anyone.

A cash offer is hard to beat. It used to be that only wealthy people and investors had the money. But now some lenders are helping the rest of us do it too, even if you don't actually have the cash.

Sitting in traffic? Stuck on a plane? Here's a podcast playlist for all your holiday needs, delivered in poem form.

NPR's Scott Simon tells the story of Manny's, a Jewish-style deli in Chicago that's been struggling during the pandemic.

Clementine is a musical George Orwell for our time. Stream his extraordinary new album.

Florida lawmakers are getting rid of a waiver that lets students without legal status pay in-state tuition. We hear from two students about what this means for their future.

The Trump administration plans to spend nearly $1 billion on White House construction projects. Most of that price tag will be footed by taxpayers, according to a new investigation by The Washington Post, which contradicts public statements by President Trump.

A significant tech monopoly trial reached a high point with Google's CEO Sundar Pichai on the stand. The Department of Justice alleges that Google has used its monopoly power to thwart competition.

The presidential candidates are forming their "closing arguments" to voters as Election Day approaches. We'll discuss why they have landed on those strategies.

Three days into the Hollywood writers strike, production is halted for many shows and movies. Some non-writing staff got good news about their pay and health insurance while the writers are out.

Our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles has a secret: Her kids don't care about Harry Potter. But they do like Mike Johnston's relatably hapless boy wizard Wick, star of Confessions of a Dork Lord.

WUSF's Mark Schreiner recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Sophia Wisniewska, the new Regional Chancellor for USF Saint Petersburg.During the…

John Horne owns 5 restaurants in the Bradenton area that include several Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations.

There are possible consequences still playing out for regular people, small businesses and the economy.

Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng, Mike Birbiglia, Hannah Einbinder and Michelle Buteau all delivered specials that cracked us up this year.

Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun, unpacks why it can be so difficult for adults to have fun, and how people can find ways to incorporate fun into their life.

Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris writes about her brief run for the presidency last year and her relationship with former President Joe Biden in her new book, out on Tuesday.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris writes about her brief run for the presidency last year and her relationship with former President Joe Biden in her new book, out on Tuesday.

The Florida House and Senate will soon start ironing out their differences as they work toward a final budget for the upcoming fiscal year.