Matthew Cloutier is a producer for TED Radio Hour. While at the show, he has focused on stories about science and the natural world, ranging from operating Mars rovers to exploring Antarctica's hidden ...

A group called the "Brave Souls" plunge into icy river waters each week -- a podcast about them is a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge.

In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, Md., when a large pickup truck hit her car. A woman swooped in to offer her a cup of tea and compassion.

Catholics who grew up in the faith under Francis reflect on his tenure as pope.

Many Hungarians are worried about Prime Minister Victor Orban's concentration of power and moves to ban protests.