Stories from NPR : NPR

Join Lauren Ober, a narrative journalist and podcast host, Nick Kwa, a podcast critic for Vulture, and Davey Gardner, head of podcasts at the Tribeca Festival, as they dive into the need-to-know summer podcast recommendations. They explore the shift to video-first podcasting, the impact on audio quality, and funding trends for shows. Expect insights on unique formats like 'We’re Doing The Wiz’ and 'Signal Hill', plus compelling stories about climate activism and personal conspiracies. Perfect for road trips and beach days!

There is a new momentum to populate news deserts with small publishers who carry big impact.

How can reimagining public spaces and neighborhood connect and inspire communities?

Officials face scrutiny over flash flood warnings in the area.

Congressional Republicans in favor of the law say it targets waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicaid system.

Megabill fulfills key campaign pledges made by Trump and GOP hardliners.

Who are we as a nation? What's important to us?

Whether you're stuck in traffic, by the water, or grilling, these conversations are sure to hit close to home.

It's her first new release since 2019's Grammy-winning gospel album "Testimony."

Pentagon sends naval forces, tankers, missile defense systems, and aircraft carriers to beef up the U.S. presence in the Middle East