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The U.S. government says authoritarian regimes are threatening, coercing and even attempting to kidnap and murder citizens living in the U.S. It's called transnational repression, and the FBI says it's a growing problem.

Scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude reflect on the struggle for civil rights and what it means to celebrate King on the same day that President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

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.

To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. The fourth finalist is Jessica Kim representing Los Angeles.

Florida Disaster Recovery mental health coordinator Sara Newhouse discusses the challenges people face after a disaster and how the Florida Division of Emergency Management is planning to aid in their recovery.

Most streets that were closed across the nation so people could get outside more have since reopened. But some permanent closures, such as in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, are wildly popular.

Web loggers are gathering in Las Vegas this weekend for the first-ever Kos Conference, named after the politically liberal Daily Kos Web site. It's likely the first time most of the bloggers and fans of the site have met in person, and many hope to turn their virtual reality into political action.

Prey, the new prequel to the 1987 blockbuster Predator streaming on Hulu, features a sophisticated soundtrack influenced both by Native cultures and video games

NPR Music presents a sneak preview of some of the interesting albums coming our way in the new year.

Since boyhood, Husam Abukhedeir wanted to become a doctor and serve his people. He overcome obstacles to get his medical credentials and practiced neurosurgery at Al-Shifa Hospital. Then came the war.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., member of the House Judiciary Committee, about Attorney General William Barr's absence during his scheduled Thursday hearing.

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

We're talking about the grand reopening of the Florida Holocaust Museum. We got an early look at its renovations, and what you can expect when you go inside. Plus, a look ahead to some events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. All that and more, right after the news headlines.

New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work there that has stirred up some reaction. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first.

Another week, another music roundup with Warren Buchholz, telling you about the local places where you can bob your head to some sweet sounds this weekend, plus some events to liven up this Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first.

There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the U.S. flag who says he’s trying to unify America. He now has an insane following online, and Sky got to catch up with him. You’ll hear that, plus some events in the Tampa area to make your week a little more fun. But first up, the news.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing their first-ever home outdoor hockey game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. But how do you keep that ice from melting in the Florida sun? We’ve got answers, plus some events to check out in the Tampa area this week. But first, let’s hit the news.

The death metal music scene started right here in the Tampa area, and there’s going to be a showcase of that history at Magnanimous Brewing this weekend. Sky sat down with two people running the event, who could be considered death metal historians. You’ll hear that, plus some other events to check out in the region this week. But first, the news.

Halloween has become one of the biggest single-day holidays of the year. Amid other festive fall celebrations, Halloween is a chance to get spooky, scary, and maybe a little weird.

We dive into the pages of some of the most popular books of the summer, from frothy beach reads to poetry.

Did you know that as small as the Florida panther population is now, it was way lower in the 90s? The state even recruited pumas from Texas to help repopulate them. But are these newer Florida panthers a puma hybrid? We’ll talk about that, plus some events to check out this week if you’re looking for something fun to do.

You’re going to hear from a Tampa man who’s directly affected by the end of Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans. Plus, some events in the area you can plan for this week if you’re trying to have some fun. First, the news headlines, including why a Bradenton beach can be so unsafe for swimming.

You’ll hear about a new rule changing how teens get their learners permits. Hint: It’s gonna be a bit tougher to drive on the streets if you’re a young’n. And we've got some local events to get you through the week, plus the news headlines.

On "Florida Matters," a meteorologist who led the National Weather Service's Tampa area forecasting office weighs in on a recent staffing exodus at the NWS.

You'll hear about an art exhibit in Tampa where you can literally step into the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. Kinda wild, right? We’ll hit that, plus some events to check out tonight and through the rest of the week. And the headlines, including an update on the Clearwater Ferry arrest.