NPR News: 'End of Days' recalls the violent 1992 Ruby Ridge confrontation in Idaho

'End of Days' recalls the violent 1992 Ruby Ridge confrontation in Idaho
Author Chris Jennings talks the apocalyptic religious views that fueled the standoff between federal agents and the family of Randy Weaver — and the use of force rules that made it so deadly.

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NPR News: Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.

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NPR News: Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.

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NPR News: A Nashville museum celebrates the role of a small town in American music over the years

A Nashville museum celebrates the role of a small town in American music over the years
The small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama has played a great role in American music for decades. Now, a new exhibit in Nashville is honoring its legacy.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: -IUM Pandemonium

Sunday Puzzle: -IUM Pandemonium
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPBS listener Anthony Baio and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Mychal Threets

'Wait Wait' for February 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Mychal Threets


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Mychal Threets and panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro

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NPR News: Hyperpop, poetry, BDSM or a Moroccan rave allegory? Choose your own cinematic adventure

Hyperpop, poetry, BDSM or a Moroccan rave allegory? Choose your own cinematic adventure
Charli xcx is on more screens this weekend while Pillion tells a sweet BDSM story.

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NPR News: 'Pillion' is a wildly entertaining dark comedy about sex and power

'Pillion' is a wildly entertaining dark comedy about sex and power
A mild-mannered young man enters into a dominant-submissive relationship with the leader of a gay biker gang. Pillion approaches the subject without judgment and with a great deal of sly humor.

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NPR News: Celebrating 'Taxi Driver' at 50, with Martin Scorsese, Jodie Foster and more

Celebrating 'Taxi Driver' at 50, with Martin Scorsese, Jodie Foster and more
We celebrate the Oscar-winning 1976 film by listening back to archival interviews with Scorsese, screenwriter Paul Schrader, and actors Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd and Albert Brooks.

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NPR News: Oscar-nominated director calls Iran a 'failed state' after his co-writer's arrest

Oscar-nominated director calls Iran a 'failed state' after his co-writer's arrest
The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested for condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."

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NPR News: From Jesus to Jurassic Park: This year's Super Bowl ads are playing it safe

From Jesus to Jurassic Park: This year's Super Bowl ads are playing it safe
Early Super Bowl spots show advertisers want lots of buzz but not controversy.

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NPR News: Olympic figure skating starts with the team event. Here's what to know about it

Olympic figure skating starts with the team event. Here's what to know about it
The three-day event is a chance for the top 10 skating countries to bring home a medal — and for viewers to get acquainted with the sport's different disciplines and biggest names.

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