Abumrad set out to compose film scores, but instead turned his focus to journalism. He has a new podcast miniseries called The Vanishing of Harry... How Jad Abumrad, 'Radiolab' Creator And Co-Host, ...

In 2001, a girl just shy of 10 released a helium balloon from her home in northern England. On it, she scribbled, "Please return to Laura Buxton," along with her address. It drifted nearly 150 miles ...

AMES, Iowa -- While working at New York's public radio station WNYC, Jad Abumrad began tinkering with an idea for a new kind of radio program. His idea evolved into one of NPR's most popular shows ...

Socrates once said, “I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.” As for me, I know I’m intelligent, because I know what Socrates said. But are either of those good metrics for ...

Podcasts continue to have a breakout year, grabbing the world's attention, amassing millions of listeners and being honored by the Peabody Awards for the first time in history. This summer, hosts from ...

Melissa Stanley went to school for music–or rather, Music Industry. The 26-year-old recalls “taking maybe one physics class in college, Melissa Stanley went to school for music–or rather, Music ...

An interview that went awry for Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich sparked an outcry from listeners and an unusual apology from a show unaccustomed to accusations of insensitivity. The interview, ...

Do you love podcasts, but don’t know how to find new shows? Are you new to podcasts, and don't know where to start? Welcome to “Thanks for Listening,” a column about the absolute best podcast episodes ...