NPR News: Laverne Cox's memoir explores trauma, triumphs and becoming 'Transcendent'

Laverne Cox's memoir explores trauma, triumphs and becoming 'Transcendent'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actress Laverne Cox about her new memoir Transcendent.

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NPR News: Knicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals

Knicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals
Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Albert Samaha about Game 3 of the NBA Finals and New York City's response to having President Trump in attendance.

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NPR News: One woman's moment of connection with another patient in a psychiatric unit

One woman's moment of connection with another patient in a psychiatric unit
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, one woman shares a moment of connection she experienced with another patient in a psychiatric unit.

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NPR News: As 'The Book of Mormon' turns 15, its original stars pop in to say 'Hello!'

As 'The Book of Mormon' turns 15, its original stars pop in to say 'Hello!'
Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon made its Broadway debut, original cast members Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad once again took the stage as Mormon missionaries — this time at the 2026 Tony Awards.

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NPR News: In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola

In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID.

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NPR News: Recently recovered recording features voice of Harpo Marx, the 'silent' Marx brother

Recently recovered recording features voice of Harpo Marx, the 'silent' Marx brother
Harpo Marx -- the "silent" Marx brother -- can finally be heard speaking in a live album of recently recovered material, which was recorded just six months before he died in 1964.

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NPR News: The Tony Awards are underway. See who's won an award so far

The Tony Awards are underway. See who's won an award so far
The early Tony Awards, given out in the pre-show on PlutoTV, were trending toward big wins for the new musical Schmigadoon! and the revival of the play Death of a Salesman.

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NPR News: Cineplexity: movies where the city of LA is a character, from Chinatown to Clueless

Cineplexity: movies where the city of LA is a character, from Chinatown to Clueless
Los Angeles can be glamorous, gritty, sprawling and strange. NPR cinephiles discuss the movies that bring the city to life.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: NBA Team Names

Sunday Puzzle: NBA Team Names
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with OPB listener Jocelyn Tutak of Portland, OR., along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: It's not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing

It's not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing
Every year, we highlight essential Broadway workers not eligible for Tonys. This year, we look at the world of Broadway merch, which is a lot more than T-shirts, mugs and refrigerator magnets.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for June 6. 2026: Live in Austin with Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor

'Wait Wait' for June 6. 2026: Live in Austin with Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor
This week, Wait Wait is live in Austin with host Peter Sagal, special guest Elana Meyers Taylor and panelists Brian Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa

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NPR News: Nick Jonas steals Paul Rudd's 'Power Ballad' in a profound story about art and honesty

Nick Jonas steals Paul Rudd's 'Power Ballad' in a profound story about art and honesty
In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his.

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