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NPR's science podcast Short Wave talk about how ultrarunning affects the body, the trend of intermittent fasting and how to protect people's mental health when they talk with chatbots.

NPR’s Scott Detrow talks to Rachel Kleinfeld, an expert on democracies and political violence, about how to avert further violence this election season in light of the attempt on Donald Trump's life.

Pine View graduate Zander Moricz, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the state's new Parental Rights in Education law, was warned to keep his activism out of his speech.

NPR's Alt.Latino followed break-out trio Yahritza y Su Esencia on tour to document how their identity, and connection to regional Mexican music was shaped in their farmworker community.

The estimated 295,000 Floridians out of work in mid-July is an increase of around 5,000 from the previous month.

Sheltering in place isn't new for children who live in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence, even during the pandemic. St. Louis families have learned to improvise to keep kids safe.

In his new book, Midnight's Furies, Nisid Hajari describes the riots and massacres that ensued after Pakistan was established as a separate state, and how those tensions are still playing out.

Tubal ligations doubled in the 16 months following the Dobbs decision. Vasectomies also increased, but men still get sterilized much less often than women.

How would you feel if you found out that the sermon at your church was written by artificial intelligence?

We look at the Trump administration's objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the ouster of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

Stephen Fried's biography argues that Benjamin Rush — a pioneering physician, writer and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence — belongs on the historical tier of Benjamin Franklin.

After the death of legendary DJ Art Laboe, his beloved oldies radio show has found a new host in Angel "Baby" Rodriguez, who's continuing Laboe's tradition of love dedications and connections across California.

This time last year, Hollywood writers were on strike. Today, many say writing jobs in the industry are scarce.

Just after the debate ended, Swift endorsed Vice President Harris on Instagram, where she has more than 280 million followers.

Known as a perfectionist, the singer emerged in the 1990s during the neo-soul movement with his classic debut, Brown Sugar. He made just two more albums, Voodoo and Black Messiah. Both were treasured.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with The Athletic's James L. Edwards, about the economic incentives that have led New York Knicks fans to travel en masse to away games.

NPR asks Michelle Bercovici, an employment lawyer who mostly represents federal employees, about what the Trump administration's offer to almost all federal workers to resign by Feb. 6 means for them.

NPR's Scott Simon Speaks to Democratic strategist and chair of the Democratic National Convention Committee Minyon Moore, about the upcoming convention in Chicago.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Miguel Delaney, chief football writer for The Independent, about some of the controversies surrounding the World Cup.

All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house, etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.

This year, scientists issued a steady stream of retractions, reversals, and reassessments. For example: hormone pills don't protect against disease; the food pyramid doesn't make sense; and a common knee surgery is a waste of time. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports. (5:30)

A federal lawsuit filed last week alleges the parking permits for pregnant women violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and other protections.

Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society helped overturn abortion rights. He spoke to Morning Edition about the Teneo Network's plan to disrupt Hollywood and other perceived centers of liberal thinking.

Families of victims of two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking a judge to reject a plea deal with the plane maker. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to attorney Paul Cassell, who represents 15 of the families.

The two candidates were thoroughly questioned as they offered different visions for the future of USF.