Political scientists call this the Madman Theory, in which a world leader seeks to persuade his adversary that he is ...

We speak to music journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse." ...

Members of the Detroit group I Am In Demand aren't just rappers, they're also teachers. They tell us about their Tiny Desk entry, "Spark the Flame," which they hope inspires Black men to follow in ...

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.

The news from Central Texas, where July 4 rains caused severe flash flooding, continues to be grim. The number of deaths has ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Duke University professor Tim Meyer about the looming deadline for international trade deals to be worked out and what's been accomplished thus far.

We look at President Trump's spending bill and what it could mean for the 2026 midterms, as well as the Democratic Party's ...