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“Nobody reads a mystery to get to the middle. They read it to get to the end.” – Mickey Spillane But why not start reading in the middle of the day so you have more time to get to the end of two really suspenseful books by two talented SoCal authors, New York Times bestselling author Christopher Reich and attorney-turned-novelist Parker Adams, who both have new books that will keep you turning the pages for more. You won’t want to miss listening to Christopher Reich discuss his new novel, "Matterhorn", a spy thriller following retired CIA agent Mac Dekker searching for answers about the death of his son, and Parker Adams’ "The Lock Box", a heist story following army vet-turned-safecracker Monna Locke who must use her skills to save herself and her son.

Our methods for measuring the economic impact of freeways are rooted in 1950s logic. A new report, "Divided by Design" from Smart Growth America, uncovers just how much they leave out. Co-author Beth Osborne says we tend to overestimate how much time and money we'll save on freeways. And we ignore the ways in which freeways can sometimes make trips longer. Notes: Read "Divided by Design." Watch an explainer on the value of time.

Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day.

Several athletes have Bay Area ties as they go for a medal in badminton — which would be a first in US Olympic history.

Alexander Massialas, who won silver in Rio de Janeiro and bronze in Tokyo, gears up for another shot at the gold at the Olympics.

As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for president, Republicans are trying out new — and old — attacks focused on her race and gender, including calling her a "DEI candidate."

The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC.

Premieres Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app + Encore Thursday, Aug. 8 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Behind Biden’s historic decision, decades of challenges and controversies, triumphs and tragedies. The inside story of Biden’s rise to the presidency, the personal and political forces that shaped him and led to his dramatic decision to step aside.

We look at how the closure of the PedWest border crossing in San Ysidro is affecting the local economy. In other news, California’s decision to sue five major oil companies is welcome news for environmentalists, but the state isn’t breaking new ground. Plus, an area of La Jolla popular for watching sea lions will not be reopening to the public this fall.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.