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Affirmative action is back before the U.S. Supreme Court. On Wednesday, the justices hear arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. Abigail Fisher says she was denied admission to the school four years ago because she's white. Host Michel Martin discusses the upcoming arguments with Associated Press reporter Justin Pope.

In the digital era, accusations of surreptitious chart manipulation are common throughout the world — in South Korea, it's called sajaegi.

Nadkarni, an ecologist who knows a lot about the tree canopy, answers three questions about canapés, those delicious little hors d'oeuvres. Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2019.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, about promising results for vaccine candidates and his advice for staying safe during the holidays.

The Taliban still have no formal government in Afghanistan. Days after Hurricane Ida, rescue teams have difficulty reaching people. Texas Republicans pass a new bill restricting voting rights.

With more than 20 million streaming songs at our fingertips, is the idea of owning music becoming a thing of the past? Or are we redefining the connection between songs and listeners?

The Labor Department reports consumer prices data. The White House hosts a virtual global summit to discuss ransomware. The FDA allows a brand of e-cigarettes to stay on the market.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with commanding general of the Afghan Army, Gen. Sami Sadat, about U.S. troops being almost completely withdrawn from Afghanistan.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times writer Jazmine Hughes about the unique pop stardom Lil Nas X is creating for himself.

Russia says it's de-escalating its forces near Ukraine. Florida's House passes a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The DOJ is suing Missouri over its controversial firearm law.