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Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial.

NPR's Michel Martin asks Abbas Milani, director of Iranian Studies at Stanford, why more Iranians are fleeing their country and whether there's a realistic path to end the U.S.-Iran war.

Nancy Marino of Yorktown, Virginia, planned a road trip with her friend before the pandemic. It's a journey she took the first chance she got. It was a journey she had to make alone.

A few hundred students and faculty members gathered at the USF Tampa campus as part of the statewide protest.

At the tennis tournament this year, as in years past, a Harris hawk named Rufus has been soaring above the stadium. His job is to keep pigeons from trespassing onto the iconic grass on Centre Court.

Amy Adams stars as Camille Preaker in the HBO adaptation of the mystery novel. Flynn helped adapt the book for the screen, and says the story is a murder mystery wrapped around a character study.

Dale Stephens says many students would be better off ditching college and finding alternate ways to complete their educations. His new book, Hacking Your Education, explores that idea. "When you think about education as an investment, you have to think about what the return is going to be," he says.

If you are uncertain about the implications of The Jock-Nerd Convergence or are unsure about the dangers posed by The Century Toad, fear not: author John Hodgman is here to explain them to you. Also: sardines.

After seven years in the U.S., a husband and wife returned to their native India to spend more time with their aging parents. But their time together was shorter than they'd hoped.

During the past two years, home prices nationally have soared more than 30%. Rising mortgage rates make affording a home even harder. That has many people wondering if we're in another housing bubble.

Peppermint, evergreen, latkes on the griddle — all are signature smells of Christmas. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mandy Aftel, author of Fragrant, about why we react so strongly to scents.

Democrat Abrams ran for governor 4 years ago but narrowly lost to Republican Brian Kemp. This year, she lost by a larger margin. Analysts are uncertain whether it was her message or political party.

Brody is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who seeks a fresh start in post-WWII America. Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2025.

Hot dogs were first introduced to America by immigrants in the 1800s.

Authors Brad Meltzer tells us about a failed 1861 attempt on President Lincoln's life.

Today, the diamond belongs to the British royal family. But the death of Queen Elizabeth last September revived calls for its return.

Trains roll through America’s small towns every day. So who’s responsible when things go so wrong?

We answer all your gardening questions.

How concerned should consumers be about airplane safety?

After starting with WUSF while still a student at USF in the 1980s, WSMR music director and host Russell Gant is retiring on Wednesday after 42 years.

Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave talk about spider web architecture, storytelling and memory, and why more TV pixels may not translate to a better viewing experience.

Historically, U.S. women have been incredibly dominant in beach volleyball at the Olympics. April Ross and Alix Klineman handily beat a duo from Australia to win gold in Tokyo.

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation to bar police from lying to children under the age of 18 during interrogations. It would prohibit cops from using deceptive techniques while interrogating them.

Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa has been supportive of President Trump. He talks to Steve Inskeep about former FBI Director James Comey appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on racial profiling and police violence ahead of sweeping legislation on police reform. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, was one of the witnesses.