Ryan Benk

Steven Rowley discusses his comic novel 'Take Me With You'

The dynamics of long-time gay couple Jesse and Norman are completely upended when Norman is abducted by aliens in Steven Rowley's comic novel "Take Me With You." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

A critical legal deadline approaches for mailing abortion pills. What's next?

Ryan Benk, Elissa Nadworny

Mailing abortion pills could be illegal by Monday. We hear from Dr. Angel Foster, in Massachusetts, who prescribes to women across the country who need to manage abortions and miscarriages.

ACA Marketplace premiums are rising sharply. What caused this?"

Ryan Benk, Elissa Nadworny

Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces is more expensive than ever. Forbes Senior Healthcare Contributor Bruce Japsen tells NPR's Elissa Nadworny how we got here.

Ilona Bannister discusses her mystery novel 'Five'

Ayesha Rascoe, Ryan Benk

Five strangers are waiting on a train platform. When the train arrives in five minutes, one of them will die. That's the premise of Ilona Bannister's novel, "Five." She talks to NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

Trumpeter and Cuban jazz performer Arturo Sandoval has released his 49th album.

On 'SANGÚ,' Arturo Sandoval reaches back and pays it forward

Ryan Benk, Scott Simon

For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.

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How the U.S. is using AI in the war in Iran

Ayesha Rascoe, Ryan Benk

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Lauren Kahn of Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology about the role of artificial intelligence in war.

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Texas's state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home

Ayesha Rascoe, Ryan Benk

Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas' state mammal has gotten a foothold in the Tar Heel State.