This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display.

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to fellow host, Scott Detrow, and NPR editor, Daniel Burke about their new book, "American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City." ...

California voters will decide whether the state will charge a one-time tax on billionaires. The idea that has split Democrats and labor unions.

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month. As in recent months, most new jobs went to women. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to address a loophole in state law that makes it difficult to prosecute cases when a sexual assault victim willingly consumes drugs or alcohol.

We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.

Cuban-Americans largely supported President Trump in the 2024 elections. We take a look at how among some Cubans, the policies they voted for are negatively affecting them.

Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.

A youth-led movement demands the resignation of India's election commissioner after 130 million people were struck off voter rolls, and weeks after forcing the education minister to stand down.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the WNBA and MLB playoffs. Copyright 2026 NPR The biggest portion of Boise State Public Radio's funding comes from readers like you who value ...

Community colleges are often charged with training students for the jobs that already exist in their communities. But what if the jobs that need filling are at a data center?