Sarah McCammon
Stories
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Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates
In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.
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Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable
Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift.
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People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.
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The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk's memorial shaped his politics
Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.
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How religion shaped Charlie Kirk's politics and his legacy
We look at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's faith, and how it helped form him political beliefs.
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The White House is getting a new ballroom. A former White House historian reacts.
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Edward Lengel, former Chief Historian of the White House Historical Association, about President Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House.
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In 'Tested,' NPR's Embedded series takes a look at gender testing in sports
The series Tested from NPR's Embedded podcast and the C-B-C delved into the history of sex testing and what's considered "fair" in sports.
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Can population decline help address climate change?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with economist and demographer Dean Spears about why he thinks depopulation isn't the answer to the global climate crisis.
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In Peru, a new frog species has been discovered.
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Do conservatives have a role in challenging Trump's foreign policy?
