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Ice cream machines at McDonald's famously break frequently. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to journalist Jason Koebler from 404 Media about a new exemption that allows third parties to fix them.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Cure's Songs of a Lost World, a lawn mowing simulator video game, and fall yard work.

There’s a new cohort of journalists learning how to make radio in California prisons. In this episode we get to know them more through their favorite songs. Today, we meet this year’s Uncuffed class at San Quentin.

President Trump and others are spreading false narratives about water and the LA wildfires. These include the notion that the city didn't have enough water to fight the fires.

Ohio voters voted to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion.

The Senate has overwhelmingly passed a landmark bill to bring more oversight to federal prisons. The legislation will soon head to the White House, for a signature from President Biden.

As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims.

A federal prison in Oregon says it's made a dent in the backlog of prisoners' medical requests after a scathing DOJ report. One prisoner, Luke Thornhill, says that can't be farther from the truth.

Residents of Lebanon who do not support Hezbollah are caught between the Iran-backed militia and Israel as violence between them increases.

Rachel Slade’s new book, "Making It in America," is a unique look at global politics, economics, and labor through the story of textile manufacturing.

The SS United States, a record-breaking 1950s ocean liner, may soon sail from Philadelphia to the Gulf. NPR explored this ship, a relic of the grand liners that once connected North America with Europe.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the film Hearts of Darkness, the show Interview with the Vampire, and David Mitchell’s audio books.