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Democrats have a lot to do in the new year, as they start to try to recover from a bruising 2016 election. But searching for their next presidential candidate isn't necessarily the answer.

The contentious presidential election colored the listening habits of NPR's classical producer.

The speech had something for everyone. It had several lines that might have made members of both parties uncomfortable — but mostly Republicans.

It's true for all of us. The choice of a doctor, for example, can make a tremendous difference. For those who live in remote spots and in poor countries, good luck is even more critical.

Gov. Jay Nixon has denied funding increases and vetoed caseload caps for the state's badly overloaded public defender system. So the director is calling him in to help out with the backlog.

The Republican House speaker said, "Well, you obviously cannot do that." He added any effort to circumvent Congress would be "unconstitutional."

Though Muslims make up a small voting bloc, their votes can matter in close elections. This year, many feel a renewed sense of urgency to choose leaders that will represent them.

This election season, groups that are unable to vote — like youth and undocumented people — are solidifying their impact on America's democratic process.

On his latest multigenre album, Clark is unapologetically angry. He tells NPR's Michel Martin what inspired it: "That's what came out as a result of ... life being black in this country."

In the crowded field of late-night talk show hosts, the comedy duo of Desus and Mero are unlike any other, with an irreverent comedy style anchored in their Bronx upbringing.