Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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Music
An anti-anxiety playlist for Election Day (or after)
Some song recommendations to ease anxiety and help with jitters around Election Day.
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National
U.S. finds 100 million people were affected by UnitedHealth healthcare hack
As many as 100 million people were affected by a healthcare hack earlier this year. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to KFF Health News reporter Darius Tahir about what that means for consumers affected.
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Politics
Politics chat: Trump gives 3-hour Joe Rogan interview, Harris leans on 'fascist' label
The presidential candidates are forming their "closing arguments" to voters as Election Day approaches. We'll discuss why they have landed on those strategies.
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Politics
Trump and Harris ramp up the rhetoric on the campaign trail
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have ramped up their appearances and interviews in these final days of the presidential campaign. We hear some of what they have said.
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A new book charts the history of horror from the Salem Witch Trials to Stephen King
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Columbia University professor Jeremy Dauber about his new book, "American Scary: A History of Horror from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond."
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Comedian Stavros Halkias on his new film 'Let's Start a Cult'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with comedian Stavros Halkias about his new film, "Let's Start a Cult."
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Kelsea Ballerini on her new album 'Patterns'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with country music artist Kelsea Ballerini about her new album, "Patterns."
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Health Care
Veneers are rising in popularity. Why you should trust doctors over technicians
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Dr. Nicole Cheek, a dentist in Washington, D.C., about the risks of getting dental veneers by a non-dentist.
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Asia
Biden administration says North Korea has sent troops to aid Russia
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Victor Cha of Georgetown University about the role of North Korean troops in assisting Russia with its war against Ukraine.
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Politics
Co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign reflects on their strategy
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Cedric Richmond, co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, about whether the Democrats' message is getting through.