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Crowded skies, known to pilots as mutual traffic, are a large part of air travel's woes. Mike Sammartino, director of system operations for the Federal Aviation Administration, attributes overcrowding to airlines' overloaded schedules. He speaks with Renee Montagne

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Washington, D.C., this week. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former special envoy Dennis Ross about U.S.-Israeli relations.

Sutter Health's network has 24 hospitals and more than 5,000 doctors in Northern California — a huge share of the health care market. Big employers say Sutter has too much clout in setting prices.

As President Obama prepares to sign the stimulus package into law on Tuesday, governors in every state are dealing with demands for the stimulus money. Govs. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania and Deval Patrick of Massachusetts talk to host Jacki Lyden about their plans.

Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa has been supportive of President Trump. He talks to Steve Inskeep about former FBI Director James Comey appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Daniel Okrent, author of The Guarded Gate, draws a parallel between the eugenics movement, which helped shape U.S. immigration in the early 20th century, and President Trump's hard-line stance today.

The Chicago rapper and poet is among the greatest lyricists of her generation. In asking tough questions of the art she practices, her third album reveals a fearless and visionary performer.

"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker. His new book is Why We Sleep.

Jones became an activist after Harvey Milk's assassination, and he lost countless friends to the AIDS epidemic. He says, "There are some days when it is so painful that I really can barely function."

Known as Patient H.M. to the medical community, Henry Molaison was lobotomized — and lost his ability to create memories in the process. His story is one of tragedy and scientific breakthrough.