Mia Venkat
Stories
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Food
An Indigenous chef is putting her heritage on the menu with landmark restaurant
Bison blueberry sausage, venison meatballs and lots of squash are on the menu at Wahpepah's Kitchen, the new venture from a former caterer who researched the origins of various Indigenous foods.
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Food
Kickapoo chef honors her heritage with Oakland's first Indigenous restaurant
Oakland, Calif., is getting its first Indigenous restaurant in November, which will serve items like bison blueberry sausage and venison meatballs.
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Environment
Raising the price of fossil fuels to reflect the true social cost
Researchers at the International Monetary Fund say trillions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies are making greenhouse-gas-producing fuels cheaper than they should be and making climate change worse.
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World
Near-Famine, Civil Conflict And COVID Leave Yemen In Devastating Humanitarian Crisis
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with David Gressley, the United Nation's resident coordinator in Yemen, about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the nation.
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Politics
Infrastructure Bill Aims To Address Lead Pipes: Lessons Learned From Flint
The infrastructure bill moving through Congress includes billions to replace lead pipes. In Flint, Mich., NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with residents on how governments can tackle a water crisis equitably.
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Politics
How The Child Tax Credit Is Helping Families In Mississippi
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, which works with Mississippians receiving public assistance, on the impact of the extended child tax credit.
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National
'Beer Beer, Truck Truck': TikTok Sound Hits The Radio
A funny TikTok about country music stereotypes proved how power social media is — when it turned into a hit country song.
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National
In NYC, Proof Of Vaccination Becomes A Key To The City
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi about the city's announcement that proof of vaccination will be required to enjoy indoor dining, gyms and performances.
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Animals
Oh Flock... Clever Cockatoos Are More Culturally Complex Than We Thought
Cockatoos in Sydney have become expert trash bin burglars. Scientists say birds in different neighborhoods have taught each other different techniques to open the bins, a sign of cultural complexity.
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Books
In 'She Memes Well,' Quinta Brunson Describes The Difficult Path To Her Comedy Career
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor and stand up comedian Quinta Brunson about her first book, an essay collection called She Memes Well.