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The U.S. trucking industry is getting more diverse as it battles a growing driver shortage. One group is working to recruit LGBTQ+ drivers.

Midcentury Richmond had a renowned Blues scene. Today it’s almost underground, but dedicated locals are determined to keep the Blues in town.

Everything from disinfectant wipes to computer chips were in short supply during the pandemic. New York Times journalist Peter Goodman explains the disruptions in How the World Ran Out of Everything.

In an excerpt of the podcast A People's History of Kansas City, we hear the story of a group of seven trailblazing musicians in Kansas formed one of the first all-women mariachi bands in the country.

Oscar nominees for best original song can be anything from soaring ballads to toe-tappers that ground musical numbers. Songs by Rihanna and Lady Gaga are included in this year's nominees.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ezra producer Alex Plank and screenwriter Tony Spiridakis -- who said the story comes from his own life with his son -- about portraying autistic people in their film.

Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday. He was 96. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen.

Today is King Tut Day!

On his latest album, the Atlanta rapper, who swept the hip-hop prizes at this year's Grammys, continues to turn personal turmoil into testimony.

California’s utility giant PGE has committed to burying ten thousand miles of power lines in rural areas. We’ll hear from Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder about how he thinks that could help protect towns like his. Then, we’ll meet KALW’s new late night Wednesday DJ LadyRyan. And, when someone is sent to prison, how do they figure out all the little do’s and don'ts?

We'll discuss redistricting chaos in SF; how women prioritizing their careers can be good for kids; and we'll learn about San Francisco Briones Society

Food writer and editor Ruth Reichl's new book, "The Paris Novel," is a coming-of age story full of the author's favorite things: Art, fashion, literature, 1980s Paris, and - of course - oysters.