100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used a tragedy to change gun laws
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about the aftermath of the 2019 Christchurch shooting and reforming the country's gun laws.
Trump's 50% tariffs on imported metals will mean pricier cars and canned goods
Tariffs on aluminum and steel imports just doubled, to 50%. Martha Gimbel of Yale's Budget Lab talks about what the tax on foreign metals will mean for Americans looking to buy cars and canned goods.
More green card holders are being detained over criminal records, lawyers say
ICE and Border Protection are cracking down on U.S. Permanent Residents with long-resolved criminal records. Now Green Card holders are afraid to leave the country, for fear of not being allowed back.
Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce have been slowed by lawsuits
President Trump's effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce has run into roadblocks in the courts. Although mass layoffs are largely on hold, thousands of people have voluntarily resigned.
It's rematch time in the Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers take on Edmonton Oilers
Last year, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers needed seven games to decide a thrilling and dramatic Stanley Cup Final. On Wednesday, the puck drops on a rematch.
What makes the best kind of humor? Damon Young offers answers in new essay collection
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Damon Young about That's How They Get You, his new humor anthology featuring essays by Black writers.
Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef on when he began to see his parents as people
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian and Actor Ramy Youssef reflects on when he began to see his parents as people.
South Korean opposition party candidate Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election
After months of political turmoil, South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung, of the main liberal party, as the new president.