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Robert Caro's "The Power Broker" was published 50 years ago this month. We meet the author, and learn why he delves so deep in his research.

NPR steps back and takes a closer look at the days leading up to the killing of Hezbollah's leader. Experts say this development has transformed an already complex and deadly conflict.

The changing of the seasons increases our curiosity in the world around us. As the leaves change, we often wonder “why?”. We can build science inquiry skills and explore science concepts modeling real-life experience and problem solving.

This hour, a look at our relationship with Barbie, the history of Barbie and the woman who invented her, and the No. 1 movie in the country, ‘Barbie.’

On this episode of Audacious, meet Zarna Garg. As a 40-something Indian stay-at-home mom, she started her comedy career just five years ago. Now she has her own comedy special on Amazon.

This hour, we dig into local and federal efforts to support new and young farmers, and get the latest on the 2023 farm bill. Plus, we learn more about 4-H, a nonprofit at the heart of harvest festivals where we live.

At least 11 people were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The Israeli military, meanwhile, says it’s preparing for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Northwest Public Broadcasting listener Midge Komenda of Lacey, Washington.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell how the agency is helping local communities recover from Hurricane Helene.