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Today, the historical significance behind a special creek in East Oakland. Then, we hear a father in prison sends a love letter to his daughter. Plus, Oakland poet James Cagney draws from Zen Buddhism for his latest collection.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Raina Douris, host of World Cafe at member station WXPN, about Mitski's new album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me.

Republicans and Democrats are embracing their own takes on populism to respond to shifting politics in the country.

In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State.

Pakistan struck several sites in Afghanistan early Friday in what it calls an "open war." We look at what's driving the renewed fighting.

Experts say this kind of media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author Jennette McCurdy talks about her experience with eating disorder recovery.

The deal struck by Paramount to acquire CNN's parent company leaves a series of questions over the cable TV news giant. Journalists there are girding for what could be next if the deal is approved.

In an effort to stabilize child care in America, the Biden administration changed how child care subsidies are paid. The Trump administration says the change invited fraud and is preparing a reversal.

Because her parents didn't register her Colorado birth, one young woman has been stateless ever since. But that is now changing.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Hilary Duff about her new album. It's called Luck... Or Something, and is her first release in more than 10 years.

WXXI News' Alex Crichton is retiring Friday, after 42 years at the station and hosting All Things Considered in Rochester, N.Y.