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Whether it's the pandemic, racial justice or trans youths' access to gender-affirming medical care, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) has had to fight with other members of the GOP increasingly often.

Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Today it's Making the Cut, The Twilight Saga and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

Writer Mark Jordan Legan offers a roundup of reviews for the week's new movies. In this edition of Summary Judgment, Legan surveys what the critics are saying about Dreamgirls, The Painted Veil and The Good German.

The record label Stax is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a two-CD collection of 50 hits. The label brought us artists such as Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers and Otis Redding.

Some conservative states pressing for abortion bans with no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother. But public opinion polls suggest those limits could cause blowback.

The South Carolina flag is steeped in history and widely considered one of America’s most recognizable. A push to make an "official" version of the design unexpectedly became among the hottest debates of the year after a team of historians suggested imagery for what that flag should look like.

The acting director of national intelligence is required by law to step down by next month. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is said to be a contender. Where does that leave acting director Joseph Maguire?

Sen. Tim Scott delivered an emotional speech Wednesday, saying some colleagues are more interested in scoring political points than having a true discussion on advancing police reform legislation.

Atlanta company SoftWear is trying to create a robot that can sew. If the project succeeds, it could have a huge effect on the global economy, and clothing manufacturing could return to the U.S.

Comics creator Mike Mignola's gruff demon-hero gets a hard-R reboot that swaps out the charm of director Guillermo del Toro's previous iterations and replaces it with "chaotic, repetitive" gore.

After trying to help remove fellow Republican John Boehner as House speaker, Rep. Justin Amash got a very warm reception upon returning to his Michigan district. For a conservative Republican from a conservative district, being labeled a Washington troublemaker is not necessarily a bad thing.

Steve Inskeep talks to R. Michael Gadbaw, a former attorney for the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, about the Trump administration's recent moves concerning tariffs and trade.

Irene Diaz, Kali Uchis and Ulises Hadjis have been on the Alt.Latino radar for nearly a decade; their new singles share space with newer names.

Brazilian industries given a reprieve from Trump's tariffs are sighing relief while others are still hoping a deal can be worked out.

Teen vaping is trending downwards these days. But data from Colorado and around the country show the generation that made Juul cool is still hooked on nicotine.

Countercultural mythmaking and global corporate dominance have helped the tech corporation sail through criticism.

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler said vaping had been sold to the public as a product meant to help smokers quit but instead spawned a new generation of nicotine users, particularly teens.

The foods are sold under dozens of different brand names, but all recalled products say Fresh Creative Cuisine on the bottom of the label. The recall affects items sold in nine East Coast states, including the Carolinas.

Peter Foy has directed the flying segments of stage productions for more than half a century. On Weekend Edition Saturday, he talks with Scott Simon about his long career, from working with Mary Martin in the '50s to the upcoming non-musical production of Peter Pan in Baltimore. Simon also takes a turn as Peter himself.

Tan France had his first date with his now-husband at an Olive Garden. France guesses whether an ambiguously-named product is a chain restaurant, a skin care product, or a scented candle.