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How Some Dealerships Use 'Yo-yo Car Sales' To Take Buyers For A Ride
Negotiating a purchase at a car dealership can be a stressful experience. But once you sign the deal and drive away, the car is yours right? Not necessarily.
NPR's Chris Arnold breaks down how some de…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
The State Of The Union And A House Narrowly Divided
President Joe Biden's State of the Union address seemed like business as usual, until one of Biden's remarks drew loud boos from some Republican lawmakers.
We ask two House freshmen – Democrat Maxwell…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Parts of Turkey And Syria Are Reeling After Powerful Quake
Communities in northern Syria and southeastern Turkey are struggling in the aftermath of Monday's devastating earthquake and its powerful aftershocks.
NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports on ongoing rescue eff…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
After The Balloon: Where US-China Relations Go Next
China and the US were supposed to hold diplomatic talks over the weekend. Instead they sparred over a Chinese balloon that entered American airspace before it was shot down. Where do relations betwee…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Why the NFL (Still) Has a Diversity Problem
Football is the most watched sport in the US - and one of the most profitable. The NFL reported that last year, the Super Bowl was watched by two-thirds of Americans.
But for some, the popularity an…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Hidden Viruses And How To Prevent The Next Pandemic
More than three years since the start of the COVID pandemic, infectious disease experts are studying other viruses with pandemic potential. Their goal is to understand how pandemics begin and how the…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Specialized Police Units Are In The Spotlight, Again
The Memphis Police Department has disbanded its special SCORPION unit, after five of the unit's officers were involved in the death of Tyre Nichols. But similar units are still operating across the U…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Pamela Anderson Takes Control Of Her Life Story
Pamela Anderson has had an incredibly rich, and varied, career. She's an actress, the author of several books, and a prominent activist - especially for animal rights.
But many people still see her pr…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
A Personal Recession Toolkit
Signs of a forthcoming recession seem to be everywhere: from grocery stores, where food prices are soaring, to Fortune 500 companies, where workers are being let go by the thousand.
Survey after surve…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Could Migration Help Ease The World's Population Challenges?
While some countries are seeing their populations decline and grow older, others are growing fast. That has economic implications. Could migration help?
NPR's Emily Feng reports on the long term conse…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago