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Our guests tell listeners which books and TV shows they recommend to better understand the current moment.

The death of a 3-year-old Virginia boy killed by a rock dislodged in a strip-mining operation has prompted the state to approve new coal-mining regulations.

On vacation in France and away from the news, NPR's Scott Simon enjoyed people-watching and tells us about it.

The CNN anchor publicly apologized for comments about when women "are in their prime" during a show that aired Thursday.

The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy has complicated voting in the New York City area. Robert Siegel talks with Robert Smith.

Milwaukee County health officials say they hope vaccination efforts and continued vigilance can stem an increase in COVID-19 cases.

In Milwaukee and cities around the world, we’ve seen a rise in human trafficking due, in part, to the instability the pandemic caused.

NPR's A Martinez talks to rapper Reason about his latest album, Porches. In it, he raps about how that change of address changed his whole world view.

With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making sure their youngsters are poised to checkmate.

Chess is seeing a global resurgence, sparked by The Queen's Gambit and the pandemic impact on leisure time. India is an emerging power player, with 85 grandmasters and intense chess schools for youth.