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In the first half of the 19th century, central New York was a hotbed of reform, social and spiritual movements, earning the nickname "the burned over district." This week, Grant Reeher talks with Marilyn Higgins, author of "Dreams of Freedom: An Irishwoman's Story of Love, Justice, and a Young Nation Coming Apart."

Despite all of the possible female candidates waiting in the wings, many political observers express doubt that a woman will be elected president — or even nominated — in the near future. Which is weird. Because in just about every other aspect of American life, women are taking over.

We know the names of the stars: Mikaela Shiffrin, Shaun White, Adam Rippon. But what about the athletes who compete and receive virtually no attention?

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mac Warner, West Virginia's secretary of state, about a bipartisan campaign by state election officials to fight misinformation ahead of the 2022 vote.

These cookbooks take readers on trips around the world, learning the secrets and treasured recipes of cooks from varied cultures.

Robert talks to NPR's David Welna about the arrest of Mexico's top anti-drug official on charges that he was working with the country's top drug cartel. Gen. Jesus Gutierrez Rebollo (reh-BOY-yo) is the highest-ranking Mexican official accused of drug-related wrongdoing.

Thousands of fishing fans are heading north to the St. Lawrence River this weekend for the Bassmasters Elite Series tournament, the top professional tour…

Mass protests across the U.S. are sparking concern among public health officials that the coronavirus could spread among protesters.

Babe Ruth gave the home run its status as a potent weapon in the game of baseball, the author of a new biography says. "Before [he] came along, the home run was kind of a mistake...," Leigh Montville says.

Weekend Edition essayist Bonny Wolf suggests making a family recipe for Mother’s Day. She tells NPR's Liane Hansen the ingredients and instructions for gas company candy and her neighbor Bill’s mother’s war cake.