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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tim Ream, an experienced defender likely to be selected for the U.S. national team at this summer's World Cup, ahead of the announcement of the roster.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with political scientists Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky about how the recent Supreme Court immunity ruling -- and a second Trump presidency -- could affect the U.S.

As House Republicans struggle to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with a trio of NPR correspondents about the potential impact of a government shutdown.

Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," architect Jerel McCants gives his perspective on what it will take to transform the landmark — which has fallen into disrepair — into a museum, as well as how he first became interested in the project.

Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer.

Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and left hundreds injured. And, President Trump canceled the signing of a massive bipartisan housing bill yesterday.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Large explained why he believes he's suited for the role, and storm preparedness, along with other topics.

Artificial intelligence is affecting college coursework and companies' hiring practices. In Florida, recent college grads and young professionals say it's changing how they look at work.

President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," recently retired Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon describes challenges facing the state's prison system, his hope for the future and more.

Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Julian Shapiro-Barnum, the host of the popular series "Recess Therapy," about his new book, "How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up."

Joseph Caulkins plans concerts that tell stories through music 2026-27 season programs.

Boldly going where few gay men of color have been allowed to go before, Lil Nas X won the year by joyfully violating cultural taboos and exploiting media far more than it was able to exploit him.

Science writer Henry Fountain says the deadly quake that shook Alaska in 1964 was so loud some thought it was the beginning of World War III. His new book is The Great Quake.

Howard Miller spent his childhood at his grandparents' hotel in St. Petersburg, rowing out to the small mangrove island just offshore to see the local…

Col. Lenny Richoux was certainly a popular commander when running Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base. He started a friends of MacDill program to encourage…

Spiny lobster season in Florida lasts from Aug. 6 to March 31, and the state's wildlife commission has rules in place to ensure that it's not a…

Sarasota police have charged a 23-year-old man with aggravated manslaughter after officers say he left his 2-year-old baby in the car and she died.Uriel…

NPR News will air Special Coverage of the Presidential Inauguration today. Check out our live blog, updating throughout the day’s events and a fact check…

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo announced the birth of a rare Bornean orangutan.The zoo said in a statement Thursday that the endangered primate was born to mother…

After the Parkland, Florida, school shooting last February, a new state law requires public schools to put armed guards on every campus. Host Robin…

Pence will be at Lakeland International Airport at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTThis week on Florida Matters, we're talking about the fact that every public high school student in Florida must take an online…