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In today's political climate, conspiracy theories are commonplace. But they're nothing new. In the 1960s, the John Birch Society built a movement around them.

"He believed that in all of us, there exists the capacity for great courage, that in all of us there is a longing to do what's right," former President Barack Obama says of his friend and mentor.

Krasinski says he's thankful for his big break "every single day." Three years after the wrap ofThe Office, he continues to branch out. He's now directing and co-starring in the film The Hollars.

Outgoing climate envoy John Kerry talks about leaving the job, how another Donald Trump presidency could impact the fight against climate change, and how he remains hopeful.

Senator John Kerry, returning from a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan, talked to NPR about the flooding in Pakistan, and his conversations with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai.

Book critic, MAUREEN CORRIGAN, reviews two summer thrillers The Rainmaker by John Grisham (Doubleday), and Poison by Kathryn Harrison (Random House).

LLOYD SCHWARTZ reviews a world premier of composer John Harbison''s "Cello Concerto", performed by Yo-Yo Ma and The Boston Symphony Orhcestra.

We speak with JOHN BARTH, senior producer of Marketplace and former colleague from WHYY, about life in L.A. following this morning''s earthquake.

Film critic JOHN POWERS attended the Cannes Film Festival, which ended last night. He talks with Terry about the winners and the controversial moments.

John Slattery, best known for his role in Mad Men, plays Hildy Johnson in the new Broadway production of The Front Page. He tells NPR's Scott Simon "it's a fantastic part in a fantastic play."

Elton John said following a performance of The Devil Wears Prada, which he scored, that the effects of an eye infection have sharply limited his eyesight.

Book critic JOHN LEONARD reviews "Drums Along the Congo," by Rory Nugent (Houghton Mifflin).

The new NBC sitcom My Name Is Earl stars Jason Lee as a ne'er-do-well who decides to turn around his life after winning $100,000 in the lottery. Alex Chadwick visits the set and speaks with the star and the director about what sets the show apart. My Name Is Earl debuts Tuesday night.

Legendary Yankees radio announcer John Sterling is retiring. He was honored at a game over the weekend.

Arizona Sen. John McCain reads from his memoir, The Restless Wave, exclusively at NPR. The book is set to hit shelves on May 22.

Mother’s Lament: So Many Names Unknown, So Many Sons Lost, a new oratorio being performed at Morgan State University explores the tragic homicide epidemic…

Arizona Sen. John McCain has spent 30 years in the Senate but he's worried that sharing a ballot with Donald Trump this November could cost him his Senate seat.

No Republican has won the White House without winning Ohio. That's one reason Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the latest GOP candidate to give serious consideration to a White House bid.

The former speaker of the House says he has never used marijuana. But he says that "if other people use the product, who am I to say they shouldn't?"

The government shutdown goes on and House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear in a Democratic representative-elect. President Trump thinks he has momentum to get a Russia-Ukraine peace deal done.