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Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Virtual B-E-E, COVID Nerd Cred and Broken Codes.

The European Union condemned the closure of an independent radio station in Hungary, but critics say the EU has been slow to punish Budapest for repeatedly violating democratic principles.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with N. Jeremi Duru, who teaches sports law at American University, about the lack of head coaches of color in the NFL.

A new report from hunger relief group MAZON says military families are relying more on food banks and emergency aid to get by during the pandemic. Some spouses have lost their jobs or had their hours cut, putting more pressure on their already tight household budgets. That’s especially problematic for lower enlisted troops.

The Justice Department says it will no longer use court orders to obtain journalistic materials. This comes after disclosures about the department's efforts to investigate various news organizations.

Scott Simon talks with Azmat Khan of the New York Times about U.S. drone strikes that have killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.

In many places in Texas, staffing shortages are forcing already burnt out teachers to cover for sick coworkers. The job was tough before the pandemic, but in the last two years, teachers have been spread thin. The workload is pushing educators to leave the profession, and forcing school districts to do what they can to retain them.

President Biden called on Congress to ban assault weapons or to raise the age to be able to buy one from 18 to 21 and other measures to curb gun violence. What's the reaction from Uvalde, Texas?

While midterms are typically a challenge for the party in power, two Democratic strategists say Biden's recent wins — and the threat of Republican control of Congress — could galvanize voters.

The mental health crisis and the shortage of providers to treat them is creating a parallel problem for families: debt. But how much Americans are having to pay for this care is hidden in the shadows.