History 'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history. Mackenzie Martin
Politics How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria. Rachel Treisman
Arts & Life John Leguizamo went into 'super sleuth dad' mode to help his son learn Latino history "America does not function without Latino immigrants," Leguizamo says. His new three-part PBS docuseries, VOCES American Historia, highlights Latino contributions to American history and culture. Tonya Mosley
Politics VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don't predict the winner Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated. Ron Elving
History U.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' progress, not Confederate history Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general. Barbara Sprunt
History The first Black country club is being restored with the help of a grant The first Black country club was started in 1921 in New Jersey. It's still open, but it needs a boost to restore it to its grand state. A grant is helping. Buffy Gorrilla
History A new book explores the roots of American isolationism NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with historian H.W. Brands, author of the new book "America First: Roosevelt Vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War." Scott Detrow
History What can we learn from the bitter and divisive term of the 2nd U.S. president? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historian Lindsay Chervinsky about lessons on the American presidency that can be learned from the then fledgling nation's second president, John Adams. Steve Inskeep
Politics George Washington established the presidency. How much of it would he recognize now? The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk's job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost unseemly to be perceived as campaigning for the office, historians tell NPR. Jaclyn Diaz
