Sarah Handel
Stories
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Movies
New Documentary Explores The Controversial Early Days Of 'Sesame Street'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Marilyn Agrelo, director of the new documentary Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street, and actor Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street.
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Technology
As Arab Spring Unfolded On Twitter, Social Media Gained Foothold At NPR
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former NPR social media guru Andy Carvin about the way his realm came to affect the news business.
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History
Rutherford Falls Creators On Finding Humor In America's 'Messy' History
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with comedy writers Michael Schur and Sierra Teller Ornelas about coming to terms with America's messy history, and turning discomfort into the sitcom "Rutherford Falls."
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National
As Michigan Virus Cases Surge, State Would Rather Add Vaccinations Than Restrictions
Coronavirus cases are surging in Michigan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, about the state's decision not to implement new restrictions.
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National
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Russia For Election Meddling, Hacking
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador To Russia. The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russia Thursday, which are just the latest attempts to thwart the Kremlin.
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National
The Biden Administration Has Delayed Accepting More Refugees Despite Campaign Promise
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with World Relief's Jenny Yang about the Biden administration's delays in accepting more refugees into the United States, despite campaign promises to increase numbers.
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National
Trans Journalists: It's 'A Privilege' To Tell The Stories Of The Trans Community
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with three journalists on how they report on news affecting transgender people, and how being trans themselves shapes their reporting.
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Music
Sheryl Crow Says 'Threads' Is Her Last Album. And She's OK With That
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sheryl Crow about her latest album, Threads, and why this will probably be her last.