Prosecution and defense present closing arguments in trial of Sean Combs NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas discusses the closing arguments in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Scott Detrow
KPBS's podcast Port of Entry explores the borderlands between Tijuana and San Diego KPBS's podcast Port of Entry about the borderlands between Tijuana and San Diego explores the complexities of "life on the line." Mallory Yu
These drag artists know how to turn climate activism into a joyful blowout In the Bay Area, a number of drag artists have started incorporating climate action into their performances. They say the art form is a natural vehicle for the message, given its roots in activism. Ezra Romero
Why 'The Bear' is the best series on television right now Hulu's Emmy Award-winning series about a restaurant in Chicago returns for Season 4, with a cast of emotionally real characters and a set of writers determined to defy expectations. David Bianculli
Why are people freaking out about the birth rate? There's a rise of pronatalism in our politics and our culture. Is a falling birth rate an issue? Liam McBain
The new film 'Tatami' reveals an Iranian judoka's fight beyond the mat In the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian, Tatami, an Iranian judoka must choose between her country and a run for the gold at the World Judo Championships. Michel Martin
'Mission: Impossible' composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93 Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died. Bob Mondello
Former first lady Michelle Obama on saying 'no' more often Former First Lady Michelle Obama says she's starting a new chapter of her life where she's saying "no" more often. It comes as she reassesses her priorities in life after her mother's death.
A kind, no-nonsense nurse helped a couple prepare for death Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
Asked to flag 'negative' National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs "that are negative about past or living Americans." Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback. Chloe Veltman
