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A new report from Uber, covering 2017 and 2018, says the claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to rape. Also, 19 people were killed in physical assaults during or soon after an Uber ride.

The advice for keeping the virus at bay in wealthy countries won't necessarily work in low-income countries and in poor communities. So what might help?

The Irish aren’t entirely strangers to Latin America and the Caribbean.Saint Patrick’s Battalion fought for Mexico in the 1800s. Irish tycoon Denis…

Stock fraud, quarterly financial results and crypotcurrencies were a few of the topics WLRN discussed with the chairman of the Securities and Exchange…

Local governments across South Florida are working to ease some coronavirus restrictions. Miami-Dade is the latest, reopening indoor dining rooms after a first attempt early this summer.

A new series from the Miami Herald and McClatchy follows what work is like inside a hospital's COVID-19 Unit. A new Florida Atlantic University study says housing is 11% overvalued in the current market. And a new book brings to life old Yiddish stories for kids.

02/18/16 - It's Burger Bash this week! Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN host Joseph Cooper…

The state senate is hearing a bill that could make big changes to the way you vote. A Wellington man murdered his wife and children. He blames his antidepressant meds for his actions — even his doctors agree the drugs could be partially responsible. Plus, a new performance art project looks at life in Miami 28 years in the future.

Film critic David Edelstein presents his top ten movies of 2006, and also discusses the best of the holiday options.

Abby Grossberg says she was misled by Fox lawyers who prepared her to testify in the defamation lawsuit. Fox News says she's revealed confidential information and has sued her.

NPR Music remembers musicians — singers, songwriters, instrumentalists — and other visionaries we lost in 2016. Explore and celebrate their musical legacies.

The Florida economy may be humming along, but there is a budget problem looming for state lawmakers. In about a year and a half, the state is forecast to…

In the 1970’s it was water beds. In the 1980’s, Keith Koenig sold dinette sets. Now it’s couches and entertainment centers.Koenig and his brother began…

12/21/12 - Next time on South Florida Arts Beat, restaurateur Bobby Stokey, shares his excitement about the “Uncorked: Key Largo & Islamorada Food and…

08/08/13 - Thursday’s Topical Currents begins with luxury hotel employee Jacob Tomsky, author of the hotel memoir HEADS IN BEDS. He started as a parking…

Florida’s top prosecutor wants to overturn a federal gun law and allow 18 year-olds to own handguns. It’s just the latest example of the Sunshine State…

The Ellies, a program launched today by ArtCenter South Florida, will award grants to local visual artists in Miami-Dade ranging from $2,500 to $25,000.…

On the Florida Roundup: New immigration reform proposals are put on the table in Washington. How could a path to citizenship be traveled in immigrant-rich…

On The Florida Roundup: After a nine-month vacancy, Gov. Rick Scott picks a new lieutenant governor. Miami-Dade property appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera…

When Donald Trump kicked Univision anchor Jorge Ramos out of a press conference last week in Iowa, polls showed that Trump was lacking support among…