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In 2010, British spy Gareth Williams was found dead, naked, and stuffed inside a duffel bag in his bathtub. Although a coroner initially suspected foul play, London police have determined that his death was probably an accident. Robert Siegel talks to spy historian Nigel West about the case.

NPR's Noel King talks to William Zarit about how U.S. businesses in China are reacting to the new U.S. tariffs against Chinese goods. Zarit is chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China.

In her 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin talks about the different choices of two remarkable women: Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who survived being shot by the Taliban for supporting girls' education; and Essie Mae Washington-Williams, who was the biracial child of segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond.

In his final dramatic role, Robin Williams plays a man who tries late in his life to find happiness.

Venus and Serena Williams have inspired thousands of young African-Americans to learn and play tennis, and brought racial diversity to the sport. Has golf benefited in the same way from Tiger Woods?

For this week's installment of the NPR Music series Turning the Tables, we hear how the music of Billie Holiday inspired a group of poets, including Caroline Randall Williams.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced Wednesday they would "step back as senior members of the Royal Family." NPR's Audie Cornish talks with British historian Kate Williams about the statement.

Michelle Williams plays an introverted sculptor struggling to find the time, space, money and energy to pursue her calling in Kelly Reichardt's rueful comedy.

President Obama has been pushing his plans to overhaul the country's health care system. Opponents are skeptical about the cost of the plan.

Analysts will be going over exit polls for some time to come. There is valuable information to be gleaned from them. More than six in 10 voters picked the economy as the most important issue facing the nation.

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders, remote education and virtual programs have seen a massive uptick in recent months. That includes virtual music lessons from organizations like Charlotte's Bold Music Lessons, which brings music to homes and creates teaching jobs for musicians who’ve lost work as a result of the pandemic.

Country music's race problem became a hot topic in early February, but the roots of racial injustice in the industry go much deeper. Two Nashville writers unpack the history and recent responses.

The Marine Corps recently banned the confederate flag on military bases. It was the first step toward what the marine corps commandant called a difficult conversation about racism in the corps.

Star Warswas released 40 years ago today — and it wasn't just the light sabers that changed pop culture. John Williams' epic music, played by the London Symphony Orchestra, became a touchstone.

At the head of the '60s and '70s soul revival is a six-man collective of hip-hop, funk, and gritty soul influences - The Revelations featuring Tre' Williams. The sextet produced their debut in November and critics have been praising its daring hybrid style and the pure soul so evident in every one of the seven songs.

Earlier this week, NPR's Daniel Zwerdling presented two reports looking at the difficulties some soldiers face getting treatment for mental health issues in the military. He discusses his reports, and Dr. William Winkenwerder, head of the military health system, talks about military efforts to try to take care of the mental health of soldiers.

After ending his decade-long run in the successful alt-country band The Jayhawks, Olson moved to the country with then-wife Victoria Williams. Following their divorce, he spent 2006 recording his first true solo album: The Salvation Blues.

More than half the homicides in Minneapolis this year remain unsolved. Police say surging crime and depleted staff hurt their ability to arrest suspects — especially after George Floyd's death.

Olympic athletes traditionally don't make much money, and it's gotten worse during the pandemic. But a unique fundraiser simulating the Tokyo Olympics is now helping some of them.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wall Street Journal columnist Barbara Chai about a new Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menageriestarring Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto.