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Summer is here and it’s a great time to share a book with a child or find some books that will light up the imaginations of the kids you love. Host Charity Nebbe is joined by expert readers to talk about the best new titles in children's and young adult literature, from 'Little Women' reimagined as a mystery thriller to a fish-boy undercover at an elementary school.

Political scientists discuss the top stories of the week, including the results of the Texas primary. Then, a deep look at the two state lawmakers who are seeking the Democratic nomination for Sen. Joni Ernst’s open U.S. Senate seat.

A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024.

Des Moines metro residents are being asked to limit some of their water usage. There's a new mobile memory clinic in Polk County to help treat dementia. And Simpson College is dealing with a budget deficit.

The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, about mixed messages from the Trump administration and Iranian leadership about a potential deal to end the war.

Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose-reversing medication.

The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say it offers a skewed view of history.

Veterans groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.