The group included two Democrats, one Republican, and one Independent. Everyone across the political spectrum generally agreed that teachers need more help in the form of school counselors and other support staff.

The lawsuit filed by Right to Life of Michigan and the Pregnancy Resource Center alleges a 2023 state law that expanded the definition of “sex” to protect against discrimination based on terminating a pregnancy infringes on constitutional free speech protections.

The Michigan Supreme Court says its decision to dismiss unconstitutional indictments in the Flint water cases does not apply retroactively to other defendants.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s comments came after President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Republicans in the federal government should “nationalize” the 2026 elections.

Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason weaves scenes of quiet domestic life against the backdrop of an arresting landscape in his newest film.

Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice.

Some film professors are bemoaning the shortcuts students take to avoid watching assigned movies: some don't know what happens at the end. NPR's Scott Simon offers his own synopses.

U.S. and Iranian envoys have held talks aimed at averting possible U.S. strikes on Iran.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Anne Applebaum about how the U.S. may be headed toward authoritarianism.

Beef producers from around the country held a convention this week where they heard from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who promotes red meat consumption.

A new social media platform launched last week and it's got Silicon Valley buzzing, but it's not for humans. Moltbook is a platform for AI agents to talk to other AI agents.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview Sunday's Super Bowl game, as well as the Winter Olympics.

NPR Political Correspondent Domenico Montanaro joins to discuss the Trump administration's engagement in foreign conflicts, as well as what a recent poll says about what where voters stand on several key issues, including immigration and the economy.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to incorrigible Canadians Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol about their new film, "Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie."