In 'Hysterical,' a podcaster unpacks a mysterious contagious illness among teen girls Dan Taberski won a "Podcast of the Year" award for his investigation of a 2011 outbreak of tics and spasms in one high school. He's also the creator of the "Missing Richard Simmons" podcast. Tonya Mosley
Beacon Hill artist chosen to design new sculpture for Seattle's Peace Park Local artist Saya Moriyasu has been selected to create something that will incorporate the stolen Sadako Sasaki statue's feet. Ruby de Luna
Author Jason Reynolds talks about his latest book and the value of being a crier Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.
Joey Chestnut will return to the Coney Island hot dog contest after last year's beef Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th. Rachel Treisman
How Larry Charles went from selling jokes on the street to writing for 'Seinfeld' In his new memoir, Comedy Samurai, Charles reflects on his career in comedy — from writing for Seinfeld to directing Sacha Baron Cohen's films Borat and Brüno — and a recent near-death experience. Terry Gross
The history of The Star-Spangled Banner in Spanish Singer Nezza made headlines for singing the National Anthem in Spanish at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
A New York diner gave a moment for a grieving son to remember his mother In 2001, Brad Larsen's mom died suddenly, just a few weeks after he graduated from NYU. The last place he saw her was at a diner in New York.
How to fit exercise into a busy schedule NPR's Life Kit offers tips on staying motivated to move with research-backed strategies.
The many ways queerness shows up in movies NPR's movie critic and producers discuss how queerness is present across all genres of movies in ways seen and unseen. Ailsa Chang
Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully. Andrea Muraskin