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Smart is nominated for Emmy Awards for her performances Hacks, about a veteran comic working with a Gen-Z comedy writer, and the crime drama Mare Of Easttown. Originally broadcast May 2021.

The world's largest trees are adapted to wildfires. But with fires getting more extreme, scientists warn that giant sequoias are running out of time.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU and an ex-adviser to the Biden administration, about whether she believes COVID-19 booster shots are necessary.

The committee of independent experts advising the FDA on vaccines meets Friday. They'll be considering Pfizer's application to start offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans older than 16.

Officials from the European Union are discussing how to help the growing number of Afghan refugees seeking refuge on the continent.

Over half of U.S. flood deaths happen on roads, a risk that's growing as a warmer climate fuels intense rain. Texas, home to "Flash Flood Alley," is using high- and low-tech ways to keep people safe.

Idaho's public health leaders are expanding health care rationing across the state. The move follows a decision by a large health care system there to implement crisis standards of care.

NPR's A Martínez talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz about the paper's reporting on Facebook that found that the company knows its platforms are riddled with flaws that can cause harm.

Artist Tim Bengel's piece weighs 26 pounds and is worth nearly $3 million. The sculpture is made from solid gold — in the shape of a bagel with seeds, avocado, sliced onion and tomatoes.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with actor Jessica Chastain, who plays televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in the new movie: The Eyes of Tammy Faye.