Sacha Pfeiffer
Stories
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The fragile truce in Gaza edges toward its next phase
Hamas says it has returned remains of an Israeli soldier held in Gaza since 2014. It's a sign of progress towards the next stage of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, President Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, returns to Israel.
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How movies turn heartbreak into comedy, tragedy, and everything in between
From revenge plots to quiet goodbyes, breakup movies explore how people rebuild when love falls apart.
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What the push for affordability reveals about wealth inequality
Columbia University professor and Nobel Prize laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns that unchecked inequality is pushing America toward economic and political peril.
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The first novel from Craig Thomas, co-creator of 'How I Met Your Mother,' parallels his life
The novel blends sharp satire of Hollywood with a deeply personal look at family, marriage, and raising a child with disabilities.
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As the shutdown drags on, Senator Klobuchar urges action
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says Democrats are united on affordability and calls on the president to help end the shutdown.
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Writing radio obituaries is an art of its own
NPR's reporters on the choices and challenges of writing obituaries.
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The next battle for Austin's music scene is against the algorithms
KUT's Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore how Austin musicians are adapting to AI and the changing music industry.
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Why is President Trump calling suspected smugglers 'unlawful combatants'?
Scott Anderson, a former U.S. diplomat and Brookings Institution fellow, breaks down how a term from the George W. Bush administration is influencing U.S. actions at sea.
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Are movie theaters worth it anymore?
NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers discuss why movie theaters still matter in the streaming age and what continues to draw audiences to the big screen
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Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar
The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington