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Inflation isn't just an American problem — it's happening in places around the world and stretching some countries to the point of political unrest.Many

Emma Donoghue's captivating novel Room is narrated by a 5-year-old boy named Jack. The setting is an 11-by-11-foot room where he lives with his mother — and when the book begins, it is the only world he has ever known.

During the pandemic, karaoke has been kayoed due to fears of viral spread. If you've got a song in your heart and a vaccine in your arm, is it safe to pick up a karaoke mic in public?

Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill.

Russian troops continue their assault on Ukrainian territory. Student loan payments may be delayed again. Donald Trump is campaigning again, for other Republicans, and himself.

To understand the impact gun deaths are having on the U.S., you need to know about the deaths that don't make the headlines.

Living on a student's budget in sweltering heat led civil engineering student Geoff Milburn to a practical use of his education: creating an air conditioning system for under $25. Milburn tells Scott Simon about his invention.

Are we going back to the bad old days of big increases in health care spending or is the modest boost of recent years here to stay? It really depends on who you ask — insurers or hospitals.

On "The Florida Roundup," the director of sports management programs at Florida Atlantic University discusses the pros and cons of paying student-athletes.

A government shutdown is looming but not every federal office will close completely. Some critical services will continue as employees work without pay.

When you pay for a meal at a fast food chain, such as McDonald's or KFC, most of the time your money is divided between two different businesses. There's corporate headquarters, and the individual restaurant owner, known as a franchise. The Planet Money team takes a look at the unseen battle between those two groups.

A Hawai'i gun law mandates that a person get consent to carry a weapon onto private property that's open to the public.

College enrollment continues to decline, according to data released Monday. Small colleges have been forced to close; others are getting creative when it comes to finding and keeping students.

In recent weeks, short sellers were painted as the enemy, when hedge funds bet against stocks like GameStop. It set off a tug of war between small investors and Wall Street shorts. The hate isn't new.

The mission of Florida Humanities is to help Floridians make sense of this complex, dynamic state by elevating stories about its culture, history and literature. A new book, "Once Upon a Time in Florida," celebrates the organization's golden anniversary.

There are cases of this new coronavirus variant reported in several countries. How much protection can fully vaccinated people expect to have?

Some students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause."

It’s understandable that patients desperately need help affording medicine, especially when their health is on the line. But these programs create a mirage that perpetuates our system’s reckless spending: They cover up a drug’s true price, much of which insurers pay, and that contributes to rising premiums.

The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.

When the famous and infamous Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates invades Tampa on Saturday, Jan. 31, it will be the 100th such procession along Bayshore…

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.

The justices denied the challenge for technical reasons, and didn't address the merits of FDA drug approvals. Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion even provided a road map for people with sincere objections.

A decades-old Missouri law that may prevent a pregnant woman from getting divorced is being challenged by lawmakers. Advocates say changing the rule is urgent since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.

The Biden administration has to decide by month's end whether to keep or lift a ban on travel to North Korea imposed in 2017 over concerns about citizens being detained.

Our New Music Friday crew also digs into Greentea Peng, Tamino, YHWH Nailgun and more.