NPR News: Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
Associated with the Frankfurt School, Habermas was a world-renowned thinker on modernity and democracy who helped shape German post-war and post-reunification political discourse.

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NPR News: 'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards

'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards
The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for March 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cusack

'Wait Wait' for March 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cusack
This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, Not My Job guest John Cusack and panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.

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NPR News: Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to

Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to
Best picture nominees are spending less time in wide release. But indie theater owners say Oscar season is still a draw.

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NPR News: Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'

Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'
Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."

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NPR News: Kennedy Center president departs – months before the art complex's scheduled closing

Kennedy Center president departs – months before the art complex's scheduled closing
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.

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NPR News: And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?

And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

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NPR News: 'Scarpetta' is a captivating murder mystery — and a high-wire balancing act

'Scarpetta' is a captivating murder mystery — and a high-wire balancing act
Based on a series of novels by best-selling author Patricia Cornwell, Scarpetta follows two different mysteries from two different timelines. It's structurally complicated — but it all holds up.

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NPR News: Why 'Sinners' should win best picture (but probably won't) — and more Oscar predictions

Why 'Sinners' should win best picture (but probably won't) — and more Oscar predictions
NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.

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NPR News: Benicio del Toro reflects on the acting class that changed his life

Benicio del Toro reflects on the acting class that changed his life
One of del Toro's early acting teachers taught him to understand his character before learning lines. He's up for an Oscar for his role in One Battle After Another. Originally broadcast June 12, 2025.

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NPR News: Comedian Chris Fleming loves Terry Gross

Comedian Chris Fleming loves Terry Gross
In the new HBO special from Chris Fleming, the comedian spends a lot of time talking about Terry Gross. Wild Card host Rachel Martin talks to Fleming about what he loves about the Fresh Air host.

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NPR News: This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events
Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.

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