Daniel Ofman
Stories
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Comedian Sheng Wang on finding joy in the mundane
In his new Netflix special, comedian Sheng Wang elevates mundane moments - like picking a toothbrush - into punchlines. NPR's Emily Feng talks to the comedian about where he finds joy.
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An inevitable rise in Chinese-made EVs in America?
Chinese-made EVs that are not currently legally sold in the U.S. are making their way across the border anyway, says Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Felton, who recently covered a rise in interest in the vehicles.
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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warns of the war's impact on civilians
The ICRC president talks about her recent trip to Iran, and warns about the impact of the Iran war on civilians.
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Mic malfunction leads to 'O Canada' sing along
In Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday night, the Sabres faced off against the Boston Bruins. The microphone malfunctioned during the singing of the Canadian anthem, but the crowd stepped up.
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Musician Jessie Welles sings about the news, to great fanfare
Singer-songwriter Jessie Welles has made a name for himself by singing the news. NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Welles about his music and what motivates his creativity.
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A new study shows how ad-based technology is used for surveillance
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Ronald Deibert of The Citizen Lab about a new report he published entitled "Uncovering Webloc," which is about how ad-based technology is used to surveil people.
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Mei Semones' genre-bending, bilingual music is unlike anything you've ever heard
Mei Semones' unique sound weaves lyrics in English and Japanese through catchy pop, jazz and rock-influenced instrumentation.
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Amid wars and soaring energy prices, IMF says the global economy is on the brink of recession
A report from the International Monetary Fund warns "the global economy is threatened with being thrown off course." European Union Commissioner Marta Kos discusses this grim economic outlook.
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After years of speculation, a reporter claims to have uncovered the founder of Bitcoin
After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.
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How will two landmark social media verdicts reshape how we use this technology?
Two landmark verdicts this week could reshape the way social media works. Aza Raskin, a co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, explains the implications of the courts' decisions.