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NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Myriam J.A. Chancy about her latest novel, What Storm, What Thunder, centered on the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

The Great Chicago Fire happened 150 years ago. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tragedy's historical impact and modern relevance.

Restaurant owner Myra Ghattas of Albuquerque, NM, explains how difficult it's been to hire and retain employees during the pandemic.

So far, President Biden has kept the steep tariffs on Chinese goods put in place by his predecessor. On Monday, his administration plans to unveil details of its own trade policy with China.

Jeanine Menze was discouraged from pursuing her dream to fly planes when she didn't see any women of color in the field. Then she met La'Shanda Holmes. "When I met you, I saw myself," Menze told her.

The pandemic has intensified burnout among health care workers. They say it's eroding their passion for the job and the quality of patient care. Here's how some of them are trying to solve it.

The National Women's Soccer League is cancelling matches scheduled for this weekend in the wake of accusations against multiple coaches of sexual misconduct.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to playwright and author Sarah Ruhl about her new book, "Smile: The Story of a Face."

Northern Ireland is experiencing a clown shortage. Circuses are reopening, but many clowns have moved on to other countries.

Robert and Linda demonstrate the difficulty of presenting polling data on the radio. They use polling questions about President Clinton's scandals to demonstrate.