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More WA drug users are smoking rather than injecting, UW study finds

More illegal drug users in Washington state are smoking drugs rather than injecting them.
- Ayeda Masood
Politics

Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.
- NPR Washington Desk
Arts & Life

Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens -- to children's delight

The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.
- Elizabeth Blair
Movies

'Michael' isn't Bad, but it isn't a Thriller either
- Dyer Oxley
National

How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.
- Ayana Archie
Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Vaughan Jones

This week… Mayor Katie Wilson has a plan to fix Seattle's least reliable bus. Watch your tail… The city is ramping up its off-leash dog enforcement. And people got way too close to some sea lions hanging out in Ballard. Stranger Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.
- Vaughan Jones
Politics

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.
- NPR Staff
Arts & Life

A filmmaker tries to make sense of her past in the achingly sad 'Blue Heron'

Sophy Romvari's semi-autobiographical drama touches on her childhood in British Columbia and her family's experience of tragedy. Blue Heron has won numerous prizes at international film festivals.
- Justin Chang
Arts & Life

'Schmigadoon!' co-creator says series was inspired by a 'love affair' with musicals

Cinco Paul loves musicals — unlike his long-time writing partner. Their Apple TV+ series, now on Broadway, centers on a couple who become trapped in a musical town. Originally broadcast Aug. 23, 2021.
- Terry Gross
World

Thousands of seafarers stranded by ongoing U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz

As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.
- Michel Martin

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