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Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis says China has taken the place of the Soviet Union when it comes to a U.S. rival at the Olympic Games. Fatsis also discusses the U.S. loss to Cuba in baseball, and his longtime obsession with team handball.

Students at St. Mary's College of Maryland are starting an impromptu semester at sea — sort of. They were relocated to the 300-foot Sea Voyager docked just off campus after mold spores were discovered in two dorms. But for those expecting chocolate fountains or an open bar, think again.

Prices of new textbooks have been going up like crazy — faster than food, cars, even healthcare. On today's show: Why textbooks have gotten so expensive.

To take a break from election news, host Scott Detrow revisits the viral hit "Too Many Cooks," which turns 10 this year, with the director, Casper Kelly.

One of the latest fitness trends involves adding weight to your exercise routine by wearing a weighted vest. Influencers claim they help burn calories and build strength. But do they work?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Stanford Program in International and Comparative Law's Allen Weiner about international law and an open letter calling the war with Iran a violation of the U.N. charter.

Former WUSF reporter Bobbie O'Brien, who married a man who was twice her age when they met, remembers their relationship, and the important question she asked him when they spoke to StoryCorps 20 years ago.

Brock Purdy outperformed every reasonable expectation as a backup's backup in San Francisco. Now, the 23-year-old is poised to become the first rookie quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl.

Opera Tampa features this work as part of a season filled with the supernatural and the unexplained. "Love v. Death" performances are Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at The Straz Center.

Surprises and lucky accidents are part of the DNA of audio diaries. There's something magical about handing someone a tape recorder, because you never know what will happen.

Adrian Florido speaks with Kaiser Health News reporter Julie Appleby about the No Surprises Act, which went into effect on Jan.1.

The Park Fire close to Chico, Calif., is now the largest in the U.S. On Monday, a man who was arrested under suspicion of starting the blaze is set to be arraigned.

Fans camp out in the snow weeks early for the Cross-Country World Ski Championships in Norway.

What are the impacts of the UAE's decision to pull out of the OPEC oil cartel? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.

As FEMA faces hurricane season, officials fear the agency is not prepared. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Rep. Jared Moskowitz about the high stakes for communities in the storm path.

As they count down the hours to the highly anticipated launch of NASA's powerful, $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers hope for the best while fearing the worst.

Remarkable Creatures, the new novel by Tracy Chevalier, focuses on the life and work of 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning, and how her discoveries helped change scientific understanding of the world. Chevalier is the author of Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Donald Trump and Mike Pence are both making early pitches to potentially lead their party in the 2024 election. Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and their split hang over their prospects.

Lauren Grodstein's new novel follows a political consultant who's determined to use what time she has left to share as much as she can with her 6-year-old son, including the identity of his father.

The permits could cost hundreds of dollars if there is an intent to make money off the videos. Social media content creators worry the National Park Service is turning out the lights on their growing industry.

In this week's StoryCorps, we hear from a former Southwest Airlines employee whose job was to apologize to customers who had a bad travel experience.

New data is showing that the pandemic continues to have profound impact on college enrollment. But some schools are making up that loss with aggressive recruitment and innovative ideas.

Growing up, White tried to "cure" his own homosexuality; he later drew upon that time for his 1982 bestseller, A Boy's Own Story. White died June 3. Originally broadcast in 1985, 1994, 1997 and 2006.

Canadian musician Yves Jarvis has released a deluxe edition of his Polaris Prize–winning album 'All Cylinders'.

Madison Beer talks about her new album 'Locket', and growing up in the public eye since age 13.