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There's a lot of discontent with America's political system, including with primary elections. Many experts say party-based primaries shut out independent voters and make political polarization worse. That's why some states are turning to nonpartisan primaries.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Karen Young of the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University about the energy implications of Israel's war against Hamas.

The initiatives aim to end "period poverty" — a lack of access to menstrual products. Health concerns and equity are motivating students.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mitski about her new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to John Johnson, a nurse practitioner with Doctors Without Borders, about the weekend earthquake in Morocco that killed more than 2,100 people.

Big primaries in Maryland and West Virginia could have implications for the Senate in November — and signal fights ahead for Democrats.

The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year. But consumers are still spending money — especially on services such as travel and restaurant meals.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about what we know about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and recovery efforts being made by the city.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to NPR about President Biden's 2024 policy priorities and legislative challenges. She said the administration wants to build on its successes.

U.S. employers added 216,000 jobs in December, capping off a solid year for the labor market. Businesses added 2.7 million jobs in 2023, despite the weight of rising interest rates.