Brianna Scott
Stories
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For many, family bonds can run deeper than shared DNA
For many people, creating a chosen family is a necessity - a key to survival. And it can be especially important for queer people, who may be underhoused or rejected by their biological families.
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Music
Megan Thee Stallion gets vulnerable on hot sophomore album 'Traumazine'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sidney Madden from NPR Music about Megan Thee Stallion's sophomore album Traumazine.
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Politics
Black Californians discuss the possibility of reparations in their state
California's Reparations Task Force voted to exclude some Black residents from eligibility. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to some Black Californians on how they view the possibility of reparations.
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National
How inflation is impacting one mother in the U.S.
The rate of inflation in the U.S. rose to a little over 8% last month. That's the highest rate since 1981. With the cost of good and services up, it's putting a strain on many families.
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Science
'Eee!' Male dolphins whistle to stay in touch with distant ocean pals
Dolphins are known to use physical contact like petting and rubbing to bond with their closest allies. But for more distant contacts, male dolphins bond by trading whistles instead.
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Business
Levi's pulling out of Russia reminds people of the country's jean smuggler era
With over a hundred businesses cutting ties with Russia, one company in particular, Levi's, is reminding people of a time in Russian history when Western jeans were a well sought after commodity.
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Arts & Life
Comedian Josh Johnson Dares To Make Us Laugh In A Global Pandemic
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with comedian Josh Johnson about his newfound success and how comedy has served as a processing tool for collective trauma throughout the pandemic.
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Health
School Is In Session: How Have Students Fared?
Schools across the U.S. are preparing for students to be back in physical classrooms this fall. Now there's questions about how much "learning loss" students have experienced because of the pandemic.
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National
Olympic Pressure And How Black Athletes Balance Being Applauded Yet Feared
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with sociologist Harry Edwards about the pressure Black Olympians face and how it intersects with white supremacy that has been historically perpetuated in the games.
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National
After Chauvin Verdict, Black Police Officers Consider What Has Changed
After the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin, Black police officers in America are considering what's changed and what hasn't in the year since George Floyd's death.
