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Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.

When temperatures drop in the fall, suddenly the outdoors becomes insect-free. That doesn’t feel like much of a mystery. But when temperatures rise in the spring and suddenly insects emerge, it raises questions, like how do these tiny creatures survive in subzero conditions? Entomologist Laura Iles demystifies this phenomenon. Later, horticulturist Aaron Steil joins the conversation to answer listeners' questions. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our Garden Variety newsletter. And check out all the episodes of Garden Variety, the horticulture podcast for all the things you’d like to grow or grow better.

On this Newsbuzz edition, host Ben Kieffer speaks with guess and journalists from around Iowa about the news of the week, including the first funnel deadline at the Statehouse, how Iowa libraries became political lightning rods, the risks of lead in hunting, funding of the 988 crisis line and more.

Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.

We look at what yesterday's Supreme Court decision on President Trump's tariffs means for his economic policies and campaign promises.

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

British police arrested the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of "misconduct in public office." NPR's Scott Simon speaks to royal expert Jennie Bond about the latest developments.

Century-old ski trails, once used by Canadians to travel from village to village, are luring modern outdoor enthusiasts and boosting winter tourism to the region.

Memory chips (aka RAM) are in short supply, globally. Why and what does that mean for consumers

NPR's Scott Simon talks to film director John Patton Ford about his latest movie, "How To Make a Killing."