On April 18, 1775, 15-year-old Sabrina Bhattacharya takes listeners back to Boston, Massachusetts, where Dr. Joseph Warren sends express riders Paul Revere and William Dawes to alert Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the British forces' approach. The story unfolds with Elizabeth Clark's account of the events leading up to the first shot of American liberty. [... more]

The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in history, marked by the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Lexington and Concord, and the fight for individual freedom. The Second Amendment played a crucial role in the war, as the colonists sought to defend themselves against the British. The bravery and sacrifice of men like George Washington, John Hancock, and Paul Revere are a testament to the enduring spirit of American patriotism. [... more]

Mo Rocca takes us back to where it all began, 250 years ago, to the American Revolution. Meanwhile, the US is reshaping its foreign policy, cutting deep and widespread cuts in foreign aid, affecting humanitarian aid to some of the world's poorest people. In other news, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino discuss their new show Étoile, a ballet-themed series, and David Hyde Pierce talks about his new role in a Gilbert and Sullivan classic. Additionally, a new senior center in Los Angeles is reimagining what a senior center can be, providing a community space for older adults. [... more]

Joe Biden's comments about his uncle being eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea have sparked outrage, while his administration's new regulations on Title IX have been met with criticism from feminists and parents. Meanwhile, protests are underway for Dexter Reed, a man who shot at cops, while an innocent man, Dexter Taylor, faces nearly 20 years in jail for doing nothing wrong. [... more]