Russia's war on Ukraine impacts the world's tightknit ballet community
In Ukraine and Russia, where ballet is centrally important to culture, dancers have had their worlds upended by the Russian invasion.
Finding peace on Earth this Christmas
You can find peace on Earth tonight in many places, but for millions of people living in the conflict zones where war rages on, a prayer for peace may be in order.
Inside the English pub's comeback from COVID
British pubs were on the decline before COVID-19 and the pandemic looked to be last call for these cornerstones of British community life. But as England reopens, the British are realizing just how much they missed their locals.
Shane Van Boening and the changing world of professional pool
South Dakota's Shane Van Boening speaks with Jon Wertheim about becoming one of America's greatest players in a game that's trying to forge a new identity.
The Paper Brigade: Rescuing cultural artifacts during and after WWII
A group of writers and intellectuals living in what is now Vilnius, Lithuania, risked their lives to save Jewish culture and history.
Recalling the words of Abe Lincoln as election day approaches
It's been as long, as negative and as nasty a campaign as anyone can remember. In his second inaugural address Abe Lincoln, who knew a little bit about how deep divisions wound a country, spoke of binding up those wounds, "With malice toward none with charity for all."
Preppers in 2022: Stocking up and skilling up for extreme catastrophes
Millions of Americans are gearing up, not for the end of days, but for a disaster that calls for taking cover.
David Sedaris on finding a story anywhere and everywhere
The writer, along with sister Amy, tells Jon Wertheim about his difficult relationship with his father, his unlikely big break, and why he can sometimes still feel like an imposter.
An update on "Ballet in Exile"
American philanthropist Howard Buffett's foundation has granted over $1 million to help support dancers who have had their lives upended by the war in Ukraine.
How Deion Sanders is changing the future of college football at Jackson State
Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime, is altering the landscape of sports once again, this time as head football coach at Jackson State University, an HBCU looking to compete with Power Five programs.
Siya Kolisi: The first Black captain of South Africa's national rugby team
Jon Wertheim meets Siya Kolisi, the first Black captain of the Springboks, South Africa's national rugby team.
Inside the mind of an NFL kicker
Jon Wertheim speaks with Ravens kicker Justin Tucker and former players about the position everyone wants in practice, and nobody wants in the last three seconds of a game.
Russia's war on Ukraine impacts the world's tightknit ballet community
In Ukraine and Russia, where ballet is centrally important to culture, dancers have had their worlds upended by the Russian invasion.
Eurovision: The song competition that rocks Europe
Jon Wertheim reports from Iceland, which erupts in excitement every year over the musical competition that boasts ABBA and Celine Dion among its most famous winners.
Chinese artist Badiucao: Drawing truth to power
Jon Wertheim speaks with Badiucao about mocking the Chinese regime, which has made it almost impossible for the artist to return to his homeland.