NPR News: Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need

Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need
A program called the Veggie Chop Shop enlists volunteers to gather extra produce from farmers' markets that would otherwise go to waste. They then cook meals for people facing food insecurity.

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NPR News: 14 new books in September to help ease you into fall

14 new books in September to help ease you into fall
Three Pulitzer winners, a Booker Prize winner, two Booker longlisted authors this year, and a number whose works have been adapted for the screen are among the authors with new books out this month.

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NPR News: Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels John Galliano exhibit and Met Gala theme

Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels John Galliano exhibit and Met Gala theme
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will no longer honor famed fashion designer John Galliano with a career retrospective. Neither will he be celebrated at this year's Met Gala.

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NPR News: Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

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NPR News: How the producer of 'Fleabag' finds hits at the Fringe

How the producer of 'Fleabag' finds hits at the Fringe
Before Baby Reindeer or Fleabag made it to the screen, they were small theater productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And behind both is a producer you've probably never heard of.

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NPR News: Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most

Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.

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NPR News: Magician behind Broadway's 'Paranormal Activity,' 'Stranger Things' talks tricks

Magician behind Broadway's 'Paranormal Activity,' 'Stranger Things' talks tricks
Audiences flock to Broadway each year for a dose of "theater magic." It turns out that some of that spectacle and wonder is created behind the scenes by actual magicians.

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NPR News: Hit shows from Edinburgh's Fringe festival are coming to America. Here are our top picks

Hit shows from Edinburgh's Fringe festival are coming to America. Here are our top picks
The annual "anything goes" performing arts festival featured more than 4,200 performances this year. These are the ones we're still talking about.

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NPR News: Former Mets player Jose Iglesias makes Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club

Former Mets player Jose Iglesias makes Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club
MLB player Jose Iglesias, known as "Candelita" will be joining the Broadway show Buena Vista Social Club onstage.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Thing from thing

Sunday Puzzle: Thing from thing
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KNOW listener Karen Hillerman of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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NPR News: From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent

From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 29, 2026: With Not My Job guest Carisa Hendrix

'Wait Wait' for August 29, 2026: With Not My Job guest Carisa Hendrix


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Carisa Hendrix and panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro

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