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Van Peebles, who died Sept. 21, was best known for his 1971 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1990. His son Mario, also an actor/director, was interviewed in 2004.

Fat Bear Week is back and bigger than ever.

Atlantic writer Caitlin Dickerson talks about Haitian immigrants at the border, and explains how both Trump and Biden immigration policies are based on a racist system created by the Founding Fathers.

Early fall is, in resident chef Kathy Gunst's opinion, the best time of year to seek out freshly harvested carrots of all sizes, shapes and colors.

Only one of Alaska's bears can take home the title of Fat Bear Week 2021 champion.

NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.

A year after historic protests calling for police reform, communities across the country have grappled with what that reform should look like amid rising violence and funding questions.

Growing numbers of Latinos turned a mysterious census category into the country's second-largest racial group. Researchers say that makes it harder to address racial inequities over the next decade.

The Australian philosopher and altruist has devoted his career to helping the poor and ending suffering. He's not afraid of controversy. In fact, he launched the Journal of Controversial Ideas.

Trisha Yearwood tells us about recovering from COVID-19 and her new cookbook, "Trisha's Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family."