Neva Grant

In a time of polarization and political division, NPR and StoryCorps explore whether simple but courageous acts — talking and listening — can be a countervailing force to national discord.

Don't talk politics with strangers, we're told. But these days, conversations with even those closest to us can be fraught. How are friends, families keeping things civil across the political divide?

Today's polarized politics can have a profound effect on relationships with family and friends. NPR wants to hear how it is for you and how you have those conversations.

For decades, Falls Church Anglican in suburban Virginia has staged a nativity concert for hundreds of people on Christmas Eve. For many, the event captures the essence and innocence of the season.

We spend college move-in day with freshman Talia Oliveras, who, with much support from her family and teachers, has overcome many obstacles on her way to New York University.

You can travel the world without opening your wallet — or your eyes. Sound Transit, a collaborative website, allows users to immerse themselves in the everyday sounds of faraway places.