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Portland's racial justice protests have their roots in a long protest culture in the Pacific Northwest. A new podcast from Oregon Public Broadcasting is exploring the roots of the movement.

Whether it was written in 1928 or 1929, one thing is clear: "Singin' in the Rain" is Metro Goldwyn Mayer's signature song, appearing in musical after musical.

NPR's Julie Rovner profiles California Congressman Bill Thomas, chosen by House Republicans last week to chair the Ways and Means Committee. Thomas has a reputation for his legislative ability but is also known for his bad temper.

A town in Ontario has been trying for several years to get rid of thousands of crows that have come to roost in the area. Noah talks to Leo Denys, General Manager of Infrastructure and Environmental Services for the municipality of Chatham, Ontario.

Authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 has many kids, parents and teachers eagerly anticipating shots and perhaps slightly more normal lives.

Rick Anderson, chief medical officer at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, said he’s concerned vaccine hesitancy will be even greater when it comes to getting younger children vaccinated.

In his new book Sellout, writer Dan Ozzi traces a music industry in flux starting in the mid-90s, as punk bands cash in on their cred in exchange for rock stardom and asks, was it all worth it?

As part of the NPR 100, Jeff Lunden looks at the creation of the Broadway musical masterpiece My Fair Lady.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the status of deregulation in the electric power industry. California was one of the first states to partially deregulate its electricity market; the current power crisis there is having a chilling effect on other states considering similar deregulation.

From member station WNYC, Andrea Bernstein reports on a new CD that pays tribute to New York's gay history. A Gay Century Songbook features music about gay life in New York during the 20th century. It was recorded by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. (A Gay Century Songbook DRG Records 19015)