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On today’s show, a book that analyzes the works of Toni Morrison. Then, Dave Eggers’ novel about an introspective dog has been adapted into a play. And a jazz vocalist who leads her Indigenous and Native American big band.

Travelers around the country are being hit with weather, airline and security delays.

China believes the U.S. is a declining power with expansionist ambitions. The U.S. thinks the same of China.

Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full.

A new nominee for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to be named this week. They would inherit a demoralized staff and a public health agency buffeted by change.

Lawmakers are again pushing for votes on bills to reclaim congressional authority to declare wars. Previous efforts have failed, but lawmakers hope for renewed support amid the war with Iran.

A new archbishop of Canterbury has been installed in a historic ceremony. Sarah Mullally is the 106th person to hold the job, and the first woman.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Paralympic athlete Oksana Masters about her experiences at this year's Games in Italy.

Constanze Stelzenmüller of the Brookings Institution analyses the difficult line European leaders as they calculate their responses to the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran.

Gasoline prices have jumped about a dollar a gallon since the war with Iran began. And diesel prices are up even more. That's tough on truckers, fishermen, and just about everyone else.

During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.