Adrian Ma
Stories
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Pop music from the late 2000s is back — as 'recession pop'
You may have heard of recession meals and wardrobes. Now, we have "recession pop" - bangers from 2008-2010 gaining popularity with a younger audience.
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Adam Aleksic discusses 'Algospeak' and how social media is changing how we talk
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Adam Aleksic about his new book, "Algospeak," which looks at how algorithms and online creators are affeting the way people speak offline.
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It's not a major election year, but political ads are everywhere
If it feels like there is an influx of political ads right now, it's because there are. We look at why the ads are everywhere and who is paying for them.
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Transatlantic security specialist discusses Trump's shift in policy towards Ukraine
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to former top defense official Jim Townsend about the significance of President Trump's new agreement to send weapons to Ukraine.
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Trump firing the Federal Reserve Chair would upend its long tradition of independence
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to UT-Austin economic historian Carola Binder about why the Federal Reserve is independent and why that matters.
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A documentary follows the first openly trans person to argue before the Supreme Court
NPR's Adrian Ma talks with ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio about being the first openly trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. He's profiled in the new documentary, "Heightened Scrutiny."
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To ward off pesky mosquitoes this summer, use the three D's — drain, dress, defend
We look at the best ways to prevent mosquito bites and how small steps can make a big difference during mosquito season.
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Why Trump has championed the vaping industry
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Nicholas Florko from The Atlantic about President Trump's support for the vaping industry, which contradicts his stance during his first administration.
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Texas legislature to address flood relief — and redrawing the state's congressional map
The Texas legislature meets on Monday to focus on disaster relief after the deadly floods, but it's also considering President Trump's request to redraw the lines of Congressional districts.
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Trump's budget bill overhauls the federal student loan system. Here's what to know
The new Republican spending bill will usher in a sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan system for both current and future borrowers.