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For almost two decades, the U.S. tried but failed to stop the opium trade in Afghanistan, a source of income for the Taliban. NPR's Michel Martin learns more from the CATO Institute's Jeffrey Miron.

Broadway is coming roaring back on Sept. 2 and one of the musicals to open that day is Hadestown. We follow the cast and crew as they remount the show and celebrate opening night.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Marty McNair, whose son died in 2018 from heat exhaustion, about the risks of playing sports in extreme heat — and what can be done to make student athletes safer.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Councilman Craig Rice and student Julia Angel about public schools in Montgomery County, Md., opening without police officers for the first time in 19 years.

Amid another season of extreme weather, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with anthropologist Gretchen Bakke about the vulnerability of our infrastructure and how humans adapt to climate change.

A look at the possible awards contenders and blockbusters that Hollywood has in store for autumn.

Party planners say they are overrun by families who still want the traditional ceremony, which has taken on a new meaning — the celebration of life, and the remembrance of loss.

A Texas law that effectively bans abortion after about 6 weeks is allowed to stand, the U.S. military is now out of Afghanistan after 20 years, and the president's approval numbers take a hit.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Lauren Groff about her new novel, Matrix, set in 12th century Europe, based on the life of the poet Marie de France.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Earl Davis, aka Damu The Fudgemunk, about the samples and grooves he used for his new album, Conversation Peace.