Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic. Rachel Treisman
Military's DEI purge seen putting its future — and its history — at risk Many Pentagon materials now labeled as "DEI" were a bit more like advertisements — aimed at recruits who have shown a willingness to serve, military experts tell NPR. Bill Chappell
A legal scholar talks about 10 laws he says are 'ruining America' In Bad Law, Elie Mystal argues that our country's laws on immigration, abortion and voting rights don't reflect the will of most Americans, and we'd be better off abolishing them and starting over. Tonya Mosley Play AudioListen 37 mins
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either. James Doubek
A first-of-its-kind exhibit in NYC recreates Anne Frank's hiding place For the first time, a re-creation of the annex where Anne Frank hid from Nazis is available outside Amsterdam. Visitors to the New York exhibit say its themes reverberate in today's political climate. Sarah Ventre Play AudioListen 4 mins
The history of the shopping cart The modern shopping cart — as we know it — didn't always exist, which meant it had to be invented. The How Curious podcast explores the history of the shopping cart. Mallory Yu Play AudioListen 8 mins
Beloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey. Chloe Veltman
How FDR expanded executive power and shaped the modern presidency NPR's history show Throughline has the story of the first modern president to really expand executive power. Rund Abdelfatah Ramtin Arablouei Play AudioListen 9 mins
25 hours? Before Cory Booker, there was 'Mr. Smith' In 1939, the character of Mr. Smith — played by Jimmy Stewart — spent 25 hours on the Senate floor railing against corruption. Bob Mondello
'The Indicator From Planet Money' explains why tariffs are back A brief history of U.S. tariffs: How they came into fashion, fell out of fashion, are now back again and why economists aren't too happy about it. Darian Woods Adrian Ma Play AudioListen 4 mins
