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NPR's Scott Simon talks with strategic studies professor Phillips O'Brien of St Andrew's University in Scotland about whether Ukraine has gained the upper hand in the fight against Russia.

Musician Oliver Tree died this month at the age of 32. NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Tree in 2023 for his album "Alone in a Crowd" about seeking self-love after viral fame.

President Trump canceled a signing for major housing legislation, former National Security Advisor John Bolton pled guilty to mishandling classified documents, and Democratic Socialists made gains.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Scott Eastwood about the film "Lucky Strike", World War II's Battle of the Bugle and Eastwood's career starring in films about war.

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture.

A lawsuit over pollution in an Oklahoma watershed by the poultry industry has been dragging on for two decades as the case could set precedent for other states.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mary Beard, author of "Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old," about the modern world's continued fascination with ancient cultures.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mary Beard, author of "Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old," about the modern world's continued fascination with ancient cultures.

A marrying couple are more likely than ever to ask a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's how to handle this high-stakes assignment.

America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.