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Director Rodrigo Garcia, Linking 'Nine Lives'

Rodrigo Garcia's Nine Lives peeks into the lives of nine women... but only for about 10 minutes at a time. He's attracted an all-star cast to the project, which builds on his past exercises in minimalist filmmaking.

UC earns special designation from National Security Agency

It's not exactly 'spy school' as some headlines are claiming but the University of Cincinnati is being recognized by the National Security Agency.Four of…

Are Civil Forfeiture Laws Being Enforced As Intended?

Civil forfeiture laws allow police to seize and keep property without making an arrest or filing charges. Then it is up to the individual to prove his or…

Texas expected to respond to DOJ's application to block abortion ban

The law — which bans abortions in Texas after six weeks — has reignited the political fight over reproductive rights.

An electric plane crosses the New Zealand strait for first time

The flight was aimed at drawing attention to the possibilities of greener flying, and was timed to coincide with the opening of the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.

Power struggle unfolds between Alabama town's 1st Black mayor and white officials

Patrick Braxton says local officials won't let him serve in office.

The Cosmos on a Budget (with John Read)

Dean chats with John Read, an astronomer, YouTuber, and author of the popular, "50 Things to See With a Telescope" series. Listen in to learn how John got his start as an amateur stargazer and how you can get started studying the night skies today.HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTThink about something you're super passionate about—could be related to your job, career, studies, or just something you love. Now, try explaining that passion to someone who's totally new to it, like a friend or family member. Break it down into really simple terms. Share your enthusiasm with us by emailing lookingup@wvxu.org or joining the conversation on social media using #lookinguppod and you might hear it discussed on a future episode!Find Us Online- Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas-Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas-Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean-Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up-More from Dean: www.astrodean.com-John Read's Channel: www.youtube.com/@LearnToStargaze

The HBO film<em> The Tale</em> stars Laura Dern as a woman who realizes later in life that a relationship she had at 13 years old with two adults was child sexual abuse.

A 'Tale' Of Child Sex Abuse Was Inspired By Filmmaker's Real-Life Trauma

"We never talk about how a child can love his or her abuser," Jennifer Fox says. "If we don't understand that, we don't understand how abuse happens." Her new HBO film is The Tale.

When relaying why she chose the farm fields for her college graduation photo shoot, Jennifer Rocha explained it's because that's where her parents "sacrificed their backs, their sweat, their early mornings, late afternoons, working cold winters, hot summers just to give me and my sisters an education."

A College Grad Honored Her Parents With A Photo Shoot In The Fields Where They Worked

"The whole reason I wanted to go back to the fields with my parents is because I wouldn't have the degree and the diploma if it wasn't for them," says Jennifer Rocha, recent graduate of UC San Diego.

'On Grief' book has its roots in the long-lost diaries of a 9/11 victim

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Atlantic writer Jennifer Senior about grief.

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