‘It feels like democracy is challenged’: How an Ohio organizer empowers formerly incarcerated people A community organizer in Ohio is helping formerly incarcerated people who feel powerless exercise their power by engaging in democracy.
'I can only give the best': Jon Bon Jovi on vocal surgery and the road to recovery A few years ago, Bon Jovi stopped performing due to a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight highlights his surgery and return to stage. Originally broadcast April 24, 2024. Terry Gross
Francis Barry's 'Back Roads and Better Angels' details his Lincoln Highway trip NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bloomberg reporter and author Francis Barry about his travels along a route once known as the Lincoln Highway, and the people he met. Steve Inskeep
Making the American flag at the oldest and largest flag manufacturer in the U.S. Most Star Spangled Banners you'll see on July 4 were made in the USA. Annin Flagmakers, the U.S.'s oldest and largest flag manufacturer, produces more than 3 million full-size American flags yearly.
How one American is helping Palestinians get a fresh start in Egypt Many Palestinians who were able to leave Gaza before the border closed have ended up in Egypt with close to nothing.
How to prepare for this summer's record-breaking travel season This summer has seen some of the busiest travel days in the history of the Transportation Security Administration.
A retired federal judge reflects on going blind and losing faith in the Supreme Court David Tatel, a former judge on the nation’s second highest court, shares his concerns about the state of our democracy and our judiciary. His new book is Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice. Terry Gross
Hail Caesar salad! Born 100 years ago in Tijuana The Caesar salad was invented at a hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, on July 4, 1924, to feed hungry American tourists. We've been enjoying it in various incarnations ever since. Neda Ulaby
Anna King’s top 5 picks for Northwest fireworks and fun Here are a few of Northwest News Network reporter Anna King's favorite happening spots for Fourth of July fun. Anna King
NPR host, check. Caberet singer, check. Reality TV show host? Ari Shapiro does it all The NPR All Things Considered co-host told us about hosting Season Two of the Netflix series "The Mole." Kim Malcolm
