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1847: Thomas Edison born in Ohio, later moving to Port Huron, a prolific inventor with 1,093 patents. 1936: Burt Reynolds born in Lansing, known for roles like Deliverance and Smokey and the Bandit. 1937: General Motors recognizes UAW after widespread sit-down strikes.

Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by a contribution from Lisa and Beth remembering the life of Amy Swen Seager who loved music.

President Biden is trying to flip the script to blame Republicans for border issues. Will voters buy it?

NPR's Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro speak with lawyer Harry Litman about the latest in the Trump legal world.

The history of American chain pizza is documented in the podcast series Dough Dynasty from Michigan Public.

This week, the United Nations pleaded for more aid to Sudan, after nearly 10 months of war. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is working to draw more attention to the crisis there.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is playing in his first Super Bowl on Sunday when his 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The fact that he's made this far is a surprise. But not to him.

For the first time in four years, fairs and festivals for Lunar New Year are being held with no restrictions in Hong Kong. But despite the lively atmosphere, people are worried about what lies ahead.

On this Super Bowl weekend, we ask: What makes a great football movie?

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and Gideon Grody-Patinkin about the family stage "performance" in which Gideon talks with his performer parents about their lives.