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In her new book of nonfiction, Val McDermid takes a break from the crime novels she's known for. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with the Scottish writer about "Winter: The Story of a Season."

Here’s a handpicked top 10 playlist of shows that shook us, moved listeners to write in, won awards, sparked conversations, and made us say: Wow!

Connecticut calls itself the “Constitution State,” but why? We trace the nickname back to the 1600s and explore the historical claim that Connecticut wrote the first constitution in U.S. history.

Stiller examines his famous parents' relationship in the documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost. Pascal stars in The Last of Us but says he wouldn't want to survive an apocalypse.

The new year is shaping up to be a consequential one, from control of power in Washington to the agenda President Trump pursues.

President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.

As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause and celebrate the amazing women who nurture, guide, and love us every day. Whether it’s moms, grandmothers, or aunts, this day is all about showing appreciation for the ways these amazing women support and inspire us.

This hour, a look at how origami — the art of paper folding — went from a quaint, simple hobby to an extensive form of art that can sometimes involve hundreds of intricate folds per object.

The Power of Books is a storytelling initiative in partnership with Read to Grow to promote language skills and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and to support parents, as their baby’s first teachers. Parents and children impacted by Read to Grow programs will share their stories. We also hear from community members and Read to Grow staff and volunteers who share their first-hand accounts of how books and reading change the lives of those who participate in the program.

Trump takes four times the recommended dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention. Even low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for people over 60 who don't have heart disease.