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.
Deep Springs College: A different kind of remote education
For two years, students live on a remote ranch in California, where drinking is forbidden and they're required to perform at least 20 hours of labor per week, on top of a full course load.
The secret U.S. unit that helped the Allies beat Hitler
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal.
New documentary shows making of Beatles' album "Let It Be"
Hours of footage of the Beatles' writing and recording have been released after 50 years, part of Peter Jackson's new documentary, "Get Back."
Michael Keaton on his career from "Batman" to "Birdman" to everyman
Michael Keaton has quietly maintained an A-List career in Hollywood that's still going strong at the age of 70. He opens up to Jon Wertheim about what got him into acting and some of his most memorable roles.
Local newsrooms strained by budget-slashing financial firms
Newsrooms in U.S. cities were already suffering a declining audience and lost revenue to Facebook and Google, now some face takeover from opportunistic hedge funds. Jon Wertheim reports.
Stanching the longest-running oil spill you've likely never heard of
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, in the Gulf of Mexico. For years, oil has been seeping into the Gulf. Jon Wertheim reports on the efforts of a Coast Guard captain and a Cajun engineer to find a solution.
England's pubs look for post-pandemic rally
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.
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.