Barton Girdwood

1 week ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak |Barton Girdwood

In a country where birth control access and women's medical needs have been , how do social media trends like complicate the narrative? This is... Your Body, Whose Choice? And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reproductive health in America...and what this means for the near and far future of our families, our personal agency, and our planet.

1 month ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak |Barton Girdwood

It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem. This... is Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet...

1 month ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Alexis Williams |Neena Pathak |Barton Girdwood |Veralyn Williams

Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527117/1269327754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> How has sports betting changed the way we watch sports? Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images How has sports betting changed the way we watch sports?

1 month ago | wrvo.org | Brittany Luse |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak

It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual MET Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's biggest night." Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first Black fashion tradition to be selected for the theme of the Costume Institute's fundraiser.

1 month ago | npr.org | Brittany Luse |Barton Girdwood |Neena Pathak

The MET Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why. Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1263527109/1269251649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Who will attend the 2025 MET Gala? Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images Who will attend the 2025 MET Gala? Getty Images It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual MET Gala.