The Run

Comedian Jillian Welsh tells Diane Wu about one of the most romantic—and stressful—nights of her life, a night that paralleled the plot of a rom-com in several ways.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe reads a short piece of fiction, “The Present,” from Simon Rich’s book of short stories “The Last Girlfriend on Earth.” (10 minutes)

Elna Baker interviews comedian Michelle Buteau about one of her first big romantic challenges.

When health care premiums went up in New York State, a bunch of people got mad and wrote letters to the state.

Producer David Kestenbaum took issue with the entire premise of today’s show, and explains why.

Producer David Kestenbaum tells the story of an astronaut who returns with a very unexpected view of the great beyond.