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Shay Bahramirad is the vice president for engineering, asset management and capital projects at the LUMA Energy Corporation, in front of a schematic of Puerto Rico’s electric grid. (Chris Bentley/Here & Now)

How Puerto Rico is preparing its electric grid for future hurricanes

Puerto Ricans know another major storm is coming — and that the electrical system will still be vulnerable when it does.

Lockout delays MLB spring training

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Evan Drellich of The Athletic about Major League Baseball's work stoppage.

'Evil' And 'The Good Fight' Are Great Network Shows — For A Price

New seasons of the two dramas by husband and wife duo Robert and Michelle King are timely and entertaining. But you can't watch them without paying a Paramount+ streaming fee.

Election Season on CoastLine

Each Wednesday and Thursday at noon, you'll meet candidates for local, state, and federal office as part of CoastLine's Election Season coverage. We'll take your questions live, and you can email us any time at coastline@whqr.orgto get your question in the queue. Meet the people who want to represent you - one on one - on CoastLine here on HQR News 91 3 FM. Listen for CoastLine Wednesday and Thursday at noon. Ask a question any time -- and consider getting yours in early.These are LIVE broadcasts so be sure to call, email or tweet your questions and comments to:CoastLine Telephone: 910-343-1138CoastLine Twitter: @coastlinehqrCoastLine Email: coastline@whqr.orgCoastLine 24/7 Comment Line: 910-361-COASTYou can subscribe to the CoastLine podcast HERE.

As the war in Ukraine continues, so does the threat to a global food crisis

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Programme, about the ongoing food insecurity problem in Ukraine during the war.

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec prepares to hand the ball off during a game earlier this season. The team had to withdraw from the Military Bowl because of the pandemic.

'We just do not have enough players': More bowl games canceled as COVID cases surge

UCLA, Virginia, Boston College and Miami bow out of their bowl games because of an insufficient number of players. Rosters also are depleted by injuries and players opting out of games.

'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile

Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, scandalized for his affairs with young women, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S.

The U.S. government's port envoy says container backlog is being cleared

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Porcari, port envoy of the White House's Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, to see how he's facilitating the supply of goods in the holiday season.

The Jan. 6 TV hearings conclude with some really compelling cliffhangers

The Jan. 6 hearings have been packaged like TV shows: Each episode has a plot, and some special guest stars, announced in advance. As a miniseries, the verdict is in: This particular show is a hit.

The dastarkhaans (dining rugs) of Afghan families are often "bare and empty," says Zahra Fayezi, whose mat (right) is prepared for a guest. Center: Roqia Ibrahimi says a full mat for meals is "a matter of happiness and pride" but "rare" in current times when more people are going hungry. The mat at left belongs to Yahya Rasa, who says potatoes and lentils are taking the place of fancier fare.

Afghanistan's depleted dining rugs are a reminder of hunger and loss

As members of the middle class have fallen into poverty in the wake of the Taliban takeover, families are no longer able to serve sumptuous repasts on their traditional dining rugs.

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