Lee Hale

AI has sparked anxiety, earlier generations showed us ways to manage our fears

Lee Hale, Adam Raney

Much of what we are hearing about AI leaves many people anxious about the risks posed by the technology. The writer Michael Sacacas takes a long view of how to manage such feelings.

Reporter's Notebook: producing a great interview

Fio Geiran, Adam Raney, Lee Hale, Dave Blanchard, Emily Feng

The team behind NPR's Wild Card explains how careful preparation helps them produce interviews that reveal deep and surprising human moments.

Marc Maron on feeling connected to the partner he lost

Lee Hale

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Marc Maron talks about the ways he feels connected to the partner he lost.

This comedian sees a connection between the Burning Man festival and his Jewish faith

Lee Hale, Michel Martin

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with comedian Moshe Kasher about his new memoir Subculture Vulture, and the communities that have crafted his identity — including the world of Burning Man.

The poinsettia's complicated history

Lee Hale, Kathryn Fox

Renewed interest in the poinsettia's colonialist roots have led to some people calling the flower by its native name.

A Senate deal on border security faces uncertainty from the House

Deirdre Walsh, Lee Hale

As Senate negotiators work on a deal to address border security, House progressives and conservatives reject the effort for different reasons.

Prince Harry wins court victory against tabloids in phone hacking case

Lauren Frayer, Lee Hale, Fatima Al-Kassab

Prince Harry and 100 other celebrities sued UK tabloids for allegedly hacking their phones to get scoops in the 1990s & early 2000s.