Pianist Lang Lang talks about "The Disney Book," which contains piano versions of classic Disney songs such as "Let it Go" and "When You Wish Upon a Star." And, Yvon Chouinard, the eccentric rock-climbing billionaire and founder of popular brand Patagonia, is giving away the company. MSNBC's Ali Velshi talks about how the company's $100 million yearly profits will be used to combat climate change.

Latinos make up nearly 20% of the population in the U.S., but they remain underrepresented in front of and behind the camera. NPR's Mandalit del Barco has a five-part series for NPR that explores that subject. She joins us. And, in the past year, as pandemic restrictions have lifted, reported sexual assaults across the military increased by 13% according to the Pentagon's latest survey of military members. Col. Don Christensen joins us. He's president of Protect Our Defenders, a nonprofit aimed at ending sexual assault in the military.

The Environmental Protection Agency was created to protect public health and the environment by regulating pollution. But during an early and often-forgotten chapter of the EPA's history, the agency became an ideological battleground, pitting then-President Ronald Reagan's pick for EPA administrator ? Anne Gorsuch, a Washington newcomer known for her cozy relationships with businesses the EPA regulates ? against her staff. Here & Now and WBUR Podcasts bring you Captured, a five-part series about the tussle for the heart of the EPA, the political scandal that erupted from it and what it all reveals about environmental protection and ties between industry and government today.

Acclaimed filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard died Tuesday at 91. Godard is known to have revolutionized French cinema in the 1960s. We learn more about him with Paris-based film critic Lisa Nesselson. And, Nicholas Florko with our partners at STAT tells us about two states that tried to eliminate hepatitis C despite the high cost of new cures.

Author Ian McEwan talks to us about his new book "Lessons," which blends personal history with world events. The book follows a man from his schoolboy days to an elderly man in the midst of COVID-era Britain. And, Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zakto's testimony about the company included alarming details about access by some Twitter employees to high-profile accounts and more. The Washington Post's Joseph Menn joins us.

Many credit Ramsey Lewis with helping to revive jazz, a genre that was lagging in popularity in the 1960s. We hear some music made famous by the jazz pianist to mark his passing. And, Visa, Mastercard and American Express have announced that they will begin separately categorizing sales from gun shops. Roben Farzad of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" talks about the effort to help track suspicious purchasing activities before future mass shootings.

In the U.K., prime minister Liz Truss's first order of business is address climbing energy prices. Simon Evans, an editor at UK website CarbonBrief, talks about what Truss has done and whether that's enough as fall and winter approach. And, some Australians are seeing the death of Queen Elizabeth II as an opportunity to consider the role that the monarchy plays in the nation. Journalist Tony Jones joins us.

New York Immigration Coalition executive director Murad Awawdeh talks about the challenges of meeting the needs of migrants sent by the busload to the city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican who wants to make a point about the high number of southern border crossings. And, an in-depth investigation of New York's Hasidic schools showed profound failure in teaching secular subjects, with most kids graduating without basic reading, writing and math skills. New York Times education reporter Eliza Shapiro joins us.

The legacy of British colonialism still looms large and to those from former colonies, Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of all that was stolen. Maya Jasanoff, professor of history at Harvard University, joins us. And, research meteorologist F. Martin Ralph talks about a weather phenomenon that scientists only identified in the past decade: atmospheric rivers of water vapor that can bring beneficial rain or devastating flooding.

It's been a tragic week for Saskatchewan's Cree Nation, following the stabbing spree that killed 10 and injured another 18 on Sunday. Both suspects are deceased. Tribal Chief Mark Arcand is the head of the Saskatoon's Tribal Council, and also a mourner who lost a sister and nephew in the attacks. Arcand joins us. And, the Netflix film "Worth" tells the story of attorney Kenneth Feinberg who administered the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. The film is based on Feinberg's book "What is Life Worth." We revisit our 2021 conversation with Feinberg and his office administrator, Camille Biros.

During heat waves, delivery drivers and warehouse workers are often at high risk. There are no federal heat policies, so workers get no relief or protection on the job. But efforts are underway to change that. Doug Parker, assistant secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration joins us. And, when Manuel Vera retired, he found a new hobby: fixing up bikes. He donates those bikes after restoring them to Afghan refugees who've recently settled in Silver Springs, Maryland. WAMU's Héctor Alejandro Arzate reports.

The United States ambassador to United Nations says there's evidence that hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been interrogated and forcibly deported to Russian filtration camps, in what she's calling "a series of horrors." NPR reporter Michele Kelemen, who's been covering the story, joins us. And, Grammy-nominated singer and guitarist Marcus King offers up a blast from the past on his newly-released album "Young Blood." King sets songs about pain to '70's style stadium rock instrumentals and the musician sets out on tour this fall with his new tunes. King joins us to discuss what he's been up to musically.

As contract negotiations between teachers continue to stall, Seattle educators enter the second day of a strike. Students anticipated returning to the classroom on Wednesday but the school year has been postponed indefinitely. Rebecca Chase-Chen, a second and third-grade teacher at Beacon Hill International School joins us from the picket line. And, if famine conditions in Somalia continue on the path they're on, one in five children could experience deadly malnutrition levels by October. The Washington Post's Ishaan Tharoor joins us to explore the connection between the hunger crisis, the war in Ukraine and climate change.

"Paths of Dissent: Soldiers Speak Out Against America's Misguided Wars" collects stories of dissent from U.S. service members who criticized military leadership from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Co-editor retired Col. Andrew Bacevich and writer retired Lt. Col. Paul Yingling join us. And, The Washington Post's Rio de Janeiro bureau chief Terrence McCoy explains how crime, corruption and greed are speeding the destruction of the world's largest rainforest.

A recent industry study found that only 4% of video game developers identified as Black. "Spawn On Me" host Kahlief Adams joins us. And, civil rights attorneys in Mississippi are trying to strike a provision from the state constitution that dates back more than one hundred years to 1890. They say it is a discriminatory law that blocks some Black Americans from voting. Rob McDuff, an attorney with the Mississippi Center for Justice who brought the case, joins us.

There's no denying political polarization is a major concern across the U.S. But researchers at Stanford University are taking steps to address the root causes through an experiment called the "Strengthening Democracy Study." The study comprised 31,000 participants and tested 25 strategies to reduce polarization and anti-democratic attitudes. Robb Willer, director of the Polarization and Social Change Lab at Stanford joins us. And, as the effects of climate change weather on, ancient artifacts and, in some cases, full civilizations are revealing themselves. Dinosaur footprints turned up in Texas after a severe drought and World War II ships were exposed in the receding waters in Serbia, to name a few. Archaeologist and Egyptologist Sarah Parcak joins us.

As if drought in the Western part of the country wasn't enough, Colorado farmers are also up against sawflies, pesky insects with a knack for obliterating crops. Farmers are trying to stay ahead of the curve and tamp down the impact of these bugs. KUNC's Rae Soloman reports. And, as students return to Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas ? the site of a deadly massacre in May where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers ? they'll find a nice surprise. Stuffed animals adorn the desk of each child inside the school during the shooting, provided by 18-year-old Ella Klimowcz who also survived a school shooting at her Michigan school last November. Ella and her mother, Carrie Klimowcz, join us.

"Index, A History of the: A Bookish Adventure from Medieval Manuscripts to the Digital Age" explores the development of those things in the back of the book that many of us turn to for reference. Author Dennis Duncan joins us. And, more and more British museums are considering returning artifacts taken during the colonial era. Neil Curtis is head of Special Collections and Museums at the University of Aberdeen ? which repatriated an artifact to Nigeria last year. He joins us.

Acclaimed musician Josh Ritter talks about his novel "The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All." The book is about a young boy coming of age among lumberjacks in turn-of-the-20th-century Idaho and it comes out in paperback Tuesday. And, Valencia Gunder, national co-leader of the Black Hive initiative, talks about the concern that she and other Black environmentalists are being left out of the Biden climate change agenda.

NASA's new mission that it hopes will lead humanity back to Mars will attempt to take off for the second time Saturday. Fuel tank concerns led to the original Monday launch being postponed. WMFE's space reporter Brendan Byrne is down at the launch site. And, Wil Burns, visiting professor at Northwestern University's Environmental Policy and Culture Program, explains why the climate bill might struggle to deliver on carbon capture.

A new analysis finds when reporters write high-profile "take down" pieces on powerful tech CEOs, there is often a glaring gender disparity. Winnie CEO Sara Mauskopf joins us. And, why does the loss of a pet hit many of us so hard? It's something our listeners have been thinking about since we aired a segment with the author of a new book about grieving our pets. Dozens wrote to us to share their own stories.

Some borrowers still have a lot of questions about the student loan debt forgiveness process and how to proceed. Three borrowers join us, along with Betsy Mayotte, founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors. And, bestselling young adult author Emiko Jean talks about her first book for adults, "Mika in Real Life." The novel centers around a directionless 35-year-old Japanese-American woman who's contacted by the daughter she gave up for adoption.

Geoff Muldaur is a master of American blues, roots, jazz and jug band music. In his new box set "His Last Letter," he has classical musicians in Amsterdam give these quintessential American tunes the chamber music treatment. And, funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan and Tony Sirico took place all in one month. It's the passing of a generation of Hollywood's most celebrated "mobsters." NPR's Bob Mondello reports.

Early this year, a 22-year-old bluegrass guitar player named Jake Eddy contacted clarinet player Andy Statman and asked him if he'd like to play bluegrass music together. Jon Kalish has this story about the unlikely collaboration. And, human-driven climate change is expected to cause about 110 trillion tons of ice to melt off Greenland's ice shield ? and even the most drastic preventive measures can't stop it, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change this week. Glaciologist David Bahr joins us.

In her new book "Babel," Rebecca F. Kuang explores translation as a tool of imperialism. Associate producer Kalyani Saxena talks with Kuang and her fans. And, we revisit a conversation with star Colin Farrell and writer-director Kogonada about their new film "After Yang." The film centers around a family struggling to cope after the robot they bought as a caregiver breaks down.

Russia is set to shut its key Nord Stream natural gas pipeline to Europe for maintenance Wednesday, intensifying Europe's energy concerns. Host of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" Roben Farzad joins us. And, influencer Andrew Tate calls himself the "king of toxic masculinity." He's recently been banned from YouTube and TikTok, among other platforms. Vox reporter Rebecca Jennings joins us.

Declining government support for state schools and private colleges that prioritize educational mission over efficiency are two contributing factors the to sky-high costs of college in the U.S. Some critics of President Biden's debt relief plan say forgiving loans does not address the root of the issue. Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Lee Gardner joins us. And, new research shows that ants are better at killing pests, reducing plant damage and yielding more crops than pesticides. Entomologist and professor of science communication at the University of Gloucestershire Adam Hart joins us.

The launch of NASA's new Artemis I mission has been delayed after a rocket engine issue. We learn more with Bryan Smith, director of Facilities, Test and Manufacturing at NASA's Glenn Research Center. And, some conservative groups are calling for public and school libraries to ban books they deem unsuitable for their children. We speak to a librarian in Idaho who resigned last week in protest.

One year has passed since the U.S. and allied forces withdrew from Afghanistan. Today, Kabul is still falling for many Afghans and a new podcast, "Kabul Falling," focuses on their story. Nelufar Hedayat, the podcast's host, joins us. And, is there still hope for the American dream? We hear from Derek Thompson, staff writer at The Atlantic, about why it's become elusive for many.

HBO's "House of the Dragon" debuted with a whopping 10 million viewers ? breaking records for the channel. But the emerging success of this "Game of Thrones" may not be quite enough to turn the fortunes of its parent company around. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans joins us. And, Facebook and Twitter recently took down social media accounts attacking U.S. adversaries and spreading American interests across the world. Then, they gave the information about those accounts to researchers. Femi Oke, host of Al Jazeera English's "The Stream," joins us.

Shafi and Farahnaz Amani fled Afghanistan one year ago after the Taliban take-over. Producer Karyn Miller-Medzon spoke to Shafi in February and checks in with them today. And, the Emily Dickinson Museum now includes donated props from an irreverent TV series about the 19th-century poet, intended to appeal to a more contemporary audience. WBUR's Andrea Shea reports.

Samuel Mariño is a young Venezuelan singer who chose to leave his unusually high voice intact so he could embrace a career in opera and sing soprano arias. Mariño joins us to talk about his gender-defying and groundbreaking new recording. And, Arizona will lose 21% of its river water next year. But the latest round of cuts is just the beginning of what could become a prolonged period of scarcity and conflict in the West. Sarah Porter, director of the Kyle Center for Water Management at Arizona State University, joins us.

A saguaro cactus known as "Strong Arm" stood more than 40 feet high and had 34 arms. It lived an estimated 150 years. And this week, it died. Jason Grodman, natural resources supervisor with the Marana Parks and Recreation Department, joins us. And, NPR's Sarah McCammon talks about where we are and where we're headed, two months after the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.

There are some good vibrations in the air as preparations begin for the Air Guitar World Championships this Friday in Finland. Justin "Nordic Thunder" Howard, 2012 air guitar world champion and judge of this year's competition, joins us. And, we revisit a conversation with Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas, co-authors of the fantasy graphic novel "Squire" about a young girl who dreams of becoming a knight.

Chef Kathy Gunst shares three soup recipes that make for a simple, easy dinner or lunch and can be served cold or, if you find the weather turns, are equally good served hot. And, as the fall semester begins at colleges across the country, the health care landscape has changed in many places since the spring, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June. Dr. Jessica Higgs, president of the American College Health Association, joins us.

Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin all recorded at United Sound Systems in Detroit. The 1916 brick building that houses the studio was designated a historic landmark in 2015, but local preservationists are worried that may not be enough to protect it forever. Michelle Jahra McKinney of the Detroit Sound Conservancy joins us. And, journalist Karen Cheung talks about her book "The Impossible City: A Hong Kong Memoir" and reflects on growing up in Hong Kong following the handover from Britain in 1997.

NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris revisits the iconic version of "Cinderella" staring Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston on its 25th anniversary. And, Los Angeles residents who may have exposed their pets to COVID-19 can now get their furry friends tested for free. Karen Ehnert, the chief veterinarian for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, joins us.

This week sees the Santa Fe Opera's final performance of the world premiere of "M. Butterfly." The opera explores issues of gender, racism and the often fraught relationship between East and West. Here & Now's Emiko Tamagawa reports. And, E.B. Bartels, the author of the new book "Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter," talks about the human-pet bond and why their pets' passing can cause owners profound grief.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Elvis Costello talks about his album "The Boy Named If." Costello is now out on tour. And, as the monkeypox outbreak continues, experts explain why it's important to keep sex front and center of the conversation. NPR's Andrew Limbong reports.

Tom Perrotta introduced the world to Tracy Flick in his 1998 novel "Election," which was made into a film starring Reese Witherspoon. Now he has a new novel about the character, "Tracy Flick Can't Win." Here & Now's Emiko Tamagawa talks with Perrotta about the character and the book. And, with "Better Caul Saul" ending and AMC's other big show "The Walking Dead" nearing its final season, what's next for the network? NPR TV critic Eric Deggans weighs in.

Grammy-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter plans to celebrate his 85th birthday with a concert at Carnegie Hall on May 10. We revisit a conversation with Carter from March. And, Craig Whitlock, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, talks about what went wrong in Afghanistan over the two decades the U.S. had troops there. He wrote the book "The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War."

Umpires aren't a favorite among baseball fans. It's a position that's long drawn criticism from those who don't agree with the calls. But umpires love the job anyway. Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela reports. And, author Salman Rushdie was about to give a lecture on artistic freedom when he was stabbed in front of an audience largely made up of fellow writers. Many view this as a direct attack on free speech. PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel joins us.

There's lots of trash at the bottom of hundreds of ponds on Cape Cod, Mass. One group of older women finds joy in digging it up. Eve Zuckoff of WCAI reports. And, a new memoir tells the story of one Afghan interpreter who fought alongside Marines ? and then had to fight American bureaucracy to come to the U.S. The authors of "Always Faithful," Maj. Tom Schueman and Zainullah "Zak" Zaki, join us

What's on your summer playlist? Keanna Faircloth, host of the "Artimacy" podcast, talks about some new jazz releases. And, American Airlines is now the third carrier to place an order for a set of Boom Supersonic jets. The jets are set to be ready for passengers before 2030 and will half the time it currently takes to cross the Atlantic. Here & Now's transportation analyst Seth Kaplan joins us.

Frank Morrison talks about his children's book "Kick Push," which tells the story of a young skateboarder who has difficulty adjusting to his new neighborhood. And, Zamzama Safi was a translator for the U.S. military in Kabul and was evacuated last year. She talks about her new life in America. JC Hendrickson of the IRC also discusses the path ahead for Afghan refugees in the U.S.

"The Stacks" creator and host Traci Thomas talks about her picks for thought-provoking non-fiction and fiction books that address climate change. And, author and Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank says the rise of former President Donald Trump comes from seeds planted and nurtured in Republican politics years ago. His new book is called "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." Milbank joins us.

Megan Thee Stallion's rise defines the word meteoric. Music writer Taylor Crumpton talks about "Traumazine," the latest album from the rapper. And, many women in the U.S. have bacterial vaginosis, or BV, which in some cases is linked to serious, long-term health issues. Doctors haven't been able to offer a good treatment for it until now. WBUR's Gabrielle Emanuel reports on the country's first vaginal fluid transplant performed in Massachusetts General Hospital.

We revisit a conversation with Glenn Boozan, author of "There Are Moms Way Worse Than You." The book uses examples of bad parenting from the animal kingdom to soothe moms who might be worried about their parenting skills. And, the parent company of Facebook gave law enforcement private messages between a mother and her 17-year-old daughter about getting abortion pills. What does this tell us about tech companies and user privacy? Alexandra Givens, the president and CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology, joins us.

An institute in Poland has declared the household cat an invasive species. What's so dangerous about these cats? Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief at Scientific American, joins us. And, tens of thousands of Michiganders have been told to boil their water due to an advisory implemented. Michigan Radio's Briana Rice talks about the situation and when regular water service might return.

The pandemic has changed so many ways in which the world operates, including work. Maybe it prompted you to question your career and your relationship with work. We revisit a conversation with writer Arthur Brooks. And, a merger between HBO Max and Discovery+ in 2023 has some fans focused on what won't be on the new service. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans joins us.