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James Rebanks' new book Pastoral Song urgently conveys how the drive for cheap, mass-produced food has impoverished both small farmers and the soil, threatening humanity's future.

Daniel talks with William Quandt, former Middle East Advisor on the National Security Council, about the Israeli-Palestinian fight for control of East Jerusalem. Negotiations will begin soon over who will rule the ancient city. This past week, Israel announced that it would break ground on a new housing project especially earmarked for Jews. Quandt, currently Professor of Government at the Univerity of Virginia, says Israel is trying to predetermine the outcome of those negotiations by creating immovable "facts on the ground."

NPR's David Welna reports on delicate diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Mexico about drugs. Congress is moving to overturn President Clinton's decision last week to certify Mexico as "fully cooperating" in the drug war, and the administration is pressing the Mexicans to take several steps to stregthen their anti-drug fight. In particular, the U.S. wants Mexico to reverse its policy of not allowing DEA agents to carry sidearms in Mexico.

Connections between two on-going investigations, one by Whitewater special prosecutor Kenneth Starr and the other by the Justice Department and Congress into possible illegal campaign contributions, appeared to grow with revelations that former Associate Attorney General Webster Hubbell had received large payments from companies involved in the contributions scandal after he left the administration. Many of those involved are longtime friends and backers of President Clinton. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

GOP leaders unveiled their list of legislative priorities today, two months after the start of the congressional session. Speaker Newt Gingrich and other top leaders were trying to answer claims that, compared to the start of the last session in 1995, this Congress has done little. The list of Republican priorities begins with balancing the federal budget, and also includes tax relief and a ban on certain late-term abortions. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

Following last week's story on the Pernkopf Anatomical Atlas which was created by Nazi's, we received many letters from people discussing whether or not something which stems from evil can be transformed into a force for good. We'll have some of those comments in our letters segment.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports from Moscow on Russian President Boris Yeltsin' speech to the parliament today. The speech marked a return for Yeltsin who has been away from the Kremlin due to illness since last summer. His speech to the joint session of parliament scolded lawmakers for failing to deal with Russian problems, promised to bring back order and warned the West about NATO expansion.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Danni Aubain, a former patient who was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Passengers on flights from Europe were stuck in long, crowded lines at some airports in the U.S. as new guidelines began for overseas travel.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about how hospitals can improve their coronavirus response measures.

A strong mentoring relationship can change your career and help you outside of work.

Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash.

Graduating can be scary, especially right now. These Life Kit episodes can help you take the next step.

The pandemic has reshaped social routines. Lots of people are worried about returning to a pre-coronavirus world of water-cooler talk and packed social schedules.

In honor of World Kindness Day, Life Kit is listening back to episodes about extending a little good will — out into the world and to yourself.

From quitting gracefully to asking for more money, here's how the experts advise navigating major career conundrums.

The rapper discusses speaking out on racism, the changing value of radio play in hip-hop and his latest album's tribute to Bresha Meadows.

A federal moratorium on evictions ends next week. But $50 billion from Congress to help Americans behind on rent isn't reaching many who need it. One problem: local rules that deny people the help.

Greg Klatkiewicz and Gary "Zooks" Bezucha have been friends since 1972. At StoryCorps, the pair talk about how their bond has carried them through good times and bad.

FirstEnergy Corp. agreed to pay as part of a deferred prosecution agreement. Acting U.S. Attorney Vipal Patel calls it the "largest criminal penalty ever collected" by his office