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We discuss the prospect of SFPD using killer robots, dig into the controversy around the decision to open up a search for a new San Francisco Director of Elections and hear tips on great local holiday gifts

Scott Simon talks with journalist Rachel Louise Snyder. After writing an acclaimed book about domestic violence, she's out with a new coming-of-age memoir, "Women We Buried, Women We Burned."

Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, and Joyce DiDonato star in a new opera based on Michael Cunningham's book.

It's surprisingly hard to calculate how much water is held in the Rocky Mountain snowpack. Water managers along the Colorado river are trying to figure it out with the help of scientists.

The advocacy group just released its annual film survey, which found the percentage of LGBTQ characters of color also increased. But it still cited issues with lack of transgender representation.

The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.

Ramadan, Passover, Easter - NPR's Scott Simon remarks on an unusual weekend when three of the world's major religions are celebrating their faiths.

As most Americans shelter in place, many young people find themselves back at home with families who are not supportive of their values, politics or sexuality.

An obscure bit of brain tissue appears critical to both out-of-body experiences and our sense of being anchored to a physical self.

The United States Football League relaunches Saturday, playing its first game since 1985. NPR's A Martinez talks to author Jeff Pearlman about the earlier rise and demise of the league.

It looks a little like a fedora, and it's what's known as an "Einstein tile." Meaning, unlike other shapes, if it's laid out and slotted together over and over again, it doesn't easily repeat itself.

It looks a little like a fedora, and it's what's known as an "Einstein tile." Meaning, unlike other shapes, if it's laid out and slotted together over and over again, it doesn't easily repeat itself.