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25 years ago, Dave Isay's radio documentary Ghetto Life 101 was broadcast. Today, in our current political climate, Isay says we need to listen to each other more carefully than ever.

A community of birdwatchers has come together on an industrial stretch of Route 5 in Hamden, Conn., where they gather at night to watch an American bald eagle and its chick.

A team of NPR producers went out to hear what questions people have about the impeachment inquiry.

President Trump granted clemency to five people on Wednesday, commuting their lengthy sentences. The five cases had been highlighted by clemency activists.

We asked our audience to share the uncomfortable, awkward or just offensive questions they've been asked about their race. Here are some of the highlights.

Oakland has a history of tensions between police and the community. The police department there is under federal oversight for its use of force, among other problems.

Despite increasing public awareness of transgender issues, transgender people continue to face high rates of joblessness.

Although people with mental illness sometimes distort the message of movements, far more are victims of violence rather than perpetrators, says one psychiatrist.

Time magazine has named Pope Francis its Person of the Year, calling him "The People's Pope." Francis has called on the Roman Catholic Church leadership to emphasize compassion and prioritize caring for the poor. Host Michel Martin speaks to a panel of Catholic leaders to hear their thoughts on Pope Francis.

Asleep In The Bread Aisle is the latest release from rapper Asher Roth, who grew up white in the suburbs. Roth says he hopes his work — as well as the person he happens to be — will challenge the hip-hop community.