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Bavarians traditionally wash down a breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel with beer — all before the church bells ring at midday.

NPR staffers recommend "The Theater," "In Trees," "The Infinity Machine," and "Restrung" for this nonfiction installment of "Books We Love."

Republicans are trying to hang fringe positions on Democrats but may not be able to withstand the economic headwinds in November's midterms.

Loggerhead turtles are having a record nesting season in the U.S. but still struggle in other parts of the world.

A derelict SpaceX rocket plowed into the moon Aug. 8, reigniting a debate about space junk. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to John Crassidis from the University at Buffalo about the issue.

Monday, Aug. 10, is the deadline to remove names from Montana's ballot. The Democrat in the Senate race there is being pressured to drop out to clear the field for an independent.

The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?

Hadestown the Musical has been a sleeper hit this summer at the movie theatres. It's a recorded version of the live performance, and the surprise success might mean more pro-shots of Broadway plays and musicals are coming.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KQED listener Sara McNinch of Redwood City, California.



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Sally Field and panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone