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From the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom now comes The Baddies: a witch, a troll and a ghost like being bad so much they compete to see who can be the very worst.

NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.

Tensions define political life in the US: President Biden faces them in his own party over his support for Israel, the GOP has its own deep fissures. We also remember former first lady Rosalyn Carter.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Irish Times reporter Conor Gallagher about riots that tore through Dublin this week.

Floods of tourists are boosting post-pandemic economies in cities around the world, but not always to the satisfaction of locals. Seville, in Spain, is one example.

After 40 years of living and travelling together, a writer considers a trip without his wife. He can't explain where he's going or why he can't bring her along.

Violence broke out in the capital city after rumors circulated that a foreign national was responsible for a stabbing outside a Dublin school that left three children injured. Dozens were arrested.

California is the latest state in a growing movement across the country to require media literacy education for all grade levels.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the song "Farrah Fawcett Hair" and the shows Blue Eye Samurai and Ghosts UK.

A top strategy for preventing catastrophic wildfires is periodically burning forests under controlled conditions. The U.S. Forest Service conducted more "prescribed" fires than ever this year.