NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Morristown Medical Center sports cardiologist Matthew Martinez about why some young athletes suffer from sudden cardiac-related medical emergencies.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with children's book author Matt de la Peña about summer reading recommendations for kids of all ages when they complain, "I'm bored!"

More than 1,100 people have already been charged for their actions around Jan. 6 and many of them invoked Former President Donald Trump, who may also be indicted.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to a patron of the party, musician George Brown of the band Kool & The Gang, about his new book, new record, and the "Celebration" of a long and funky career.

The IRS is discontinuing unannounced home visits as an enforcement method. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel why.

An AI takeover, a deadly volcano eruption, or global warming — the Doomsday Alarm Clock lets you wake up to your innermost fears.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Adrian McKinty, best-selling author of "The Chain" and "The Island," about some thrillers to add to your summer reading list.

A Mexican candy company produced a Guinness World Record-winning marshmallow which weighed more than 1,400 pounds.

The Tour de France concludes just as another storied cycling event begins: the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. This is RAGBRAI's 50th year.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former National Security Council Director for Asian Affairs Victor Cha about U.S. relations with North and South Korea following the actions of Pvt. Travis King.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children.

With both Hollywood actors and writers on strike, some attendees hope Comic-Con in San Diego will get back to its nerdy roots.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Joel Anderson, host of Season 3 of the podcast Slow Burn, about the latest developments in the investigation into Tupac Shakur's murder.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Andrew Weissmann, one of the lead prosecutors on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team, about Special Counsel Jack Smith's ongoing investigations.

A possible third indictment of former President Donald Trump looms while Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her activity on the campaign trail.

The movie "Earth Mama" follows a pregnant Black woman as she considers giving her baby up for adoption. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks director and writer Savanah Leaf about the sacrifices parents make.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education President Paulette Granberry Russell about the future of DEI offices at colleges and universities.

Online accounts featuring children and their families generate millions of dollars for some influencer parents. What are the effects on kids?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post reporter Naomi Nix about the uptick in social media platforms and how she decides to make recommendations to potential users.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to author Donovan X. Ramsey about his new book, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era." It tells the story of the crack cocaine epidemic.