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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Shira Efron, senior fellow at RAND about how two years of war in Gaza has affected Israelis as a people.

Lecrae's new album, "Reconstruction," weaves together themes of faith, pain, and hope. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the Christian rapper about his latest work.

In her debut novel, "Pick a Color," Souvankham Thammavongsa details the day in the life of both a nail salon and its owner. NPR's Scott Simon talks with her about it.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Steven Knight, the creator of the "House of Guinness" - an historical drama series about the family that established the famous brewing company in Ireland.

Judy Thompson fought to have her son, Alton, institutionalized when his mental illness spiraled out of control. The experience left both mother and son wary of the "civil confinement" process.

Once the province of elite fashion editors and forecasters, the art of figuring out what's likely to fly off future racks is getting an assist from AI algorithms.

What would an acorn write to an oak tree? Or a coat to her button? A child to his toes? A pebble to the river? Dear Acorn, (Love, Oak) is a new kids' book of letter poems to friends.

Dozens of foreign nationals are locked up in Venezuelan prisons, accused of crimes they may not have committed. As the U.S. ramps up pressure on Caracas, families fear for their loved ones stuck there.

We heard fun and engaging podcasts on topics including how math teaching has evolved, what its like to disengage from technology, and, who has it better: kids or grownups?

The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.