Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' goes there, boldly

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' goes there, boldly
The Paramount+ show, a prequel to the classic '60s series, offers stripped-down, back-to-basics Trek storytelling and a charming cast.

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NPR News: Bill Murray says his behavior led to a complaint and a pause on 'Being Mortal'

Bill Murray says his behavior led to a complaint and a pause on 'Being Mortal'
In his first comments about the halt of his latest film, the actor described the incident as a difference of opinion. "I did something I thought was funny and it wasn't taken that way," he said.

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NPR News: Neal Adams, comic book legend and defender of artists' rights, dies at 80

Neal Adams, comic book legend and defender of artists' rights, dies at 80
Neal Adams revolutionized the comic book industry with his hyper-realistic style for characters such as Batman, Superman, the Green Lantern and the X-Men.

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NPR News: Naomi Judd, country music matriarch of The Judds, is dead at 76

Naomi Judd, country music matriarch of The Judds, is dead at 76
Naomi Judd recorded and performed with daughter Wynonna. She was also the mother of actress Ashley Judd.

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NPR News: Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with COVID-19

Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with COVID-19
Sharon Osbourne, who revealed the diagnosis, said she is taking off time from work to care for her 73-year-old husband, a rock music legend. "I am very worried about Ozzy right now," she said.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for April 30, 2022: Live from Buffalo!

'Wait Wait' for April 30, 2022: Live from Buffalo!
It's our first-ever show in Buffalo, so we invited royalty. Myles Stubblefield is a vermiculturist known as the Worm King of Buffalo, but what does he know about musical earworms?

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NPR News: Behold! 'The Great Zapfino' takes a big leap to overcome his fears

Behold! 'The Great Zapfino' takes a big leap to overcome his fears
A circus performer whose act is called "The Leap For Life" loses his nerve and gets a regular job as an elevator operator. Then a moment comes when The Great Zapfino must finally perform.

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NPR News: A lot of material from this John Waters interview couldn't be published

A lot of material from this John Waters interview couldn't be published
It's been 50 years since the famed director released the movie Pink Flamingos. And as much as the world's changed since then, his first-ever novel shows that his propensity for bad taste ...hasn't.

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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, reading and listening

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, reading and listening
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Bob Odenkirk's memoir, the guy collecting every Gap store playlist ever made and more.

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NPR News: How one woman turned her grief into nourishment for her community

How one woman turned her grief into nourishment for her community
Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.

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NPR News: The ACLU says Amber Heard has paid less than half of her $3.5 million donation pledge

The ACLU says Amber Heard has paid less than half of her $3.5 million donation pledge
The actor made the pledge as she ended her marriage to Johnny Depp, saying she would split $7 million between the ACLU and a children's hospital. Depp's defamation case against Heard is ongoing.

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NPR News: A writer lost his singing voice, then discovered the gymnastics of speech

A writer lost his singing voice, then discovered the gymnastics of speech
John Colapinto developed a vocal polyp when he began "wailing" with a rock group without proper warmup. He talks about the frailty and feats of the human voice. Originally broadcast Jan. 26, 2021.

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NPR News: 'Petite Maman' is the best — and most surreal — family movie you'll see in a while

'Petite Maman' is the best — and most surreal — family movie you'll see in a while
Identical twin sisters play a pair of mysterious playmates in Petite Maman, an enchanting film that achieves an emotional depth that eludes many movies twice its length.

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NPR News: Netflix's 'Ozark' ends as a thrilling, yet disappointing take on a criminal family

Netflix's 'Ozark' ends as a thrilling, yet disappointing take on a criminal family
It's likely Ozark will be remembered as more of a clever thrill ride than a series with a coherent message.

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NPR News: How the tobacco industry targeted Black Americans with menthol smokes

How the tobacco industry targeted Black Americans with menthol smokes
The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes, which the tobacco industry has aggressively marketed toward African Americans since 1964.

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NPR News: Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022

Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022
Opening for the first time in three years, the festival brings memories of 2006 when the annual celebration of music and culture went on after Hurricane Katrina.

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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Hollywood and tyrants: How filmmakers take on the powerful

Hollywood and tyrants: How filmmakers take on the powerful
A look at how Hollywood has depicted authoritarians, from Duck Soup to The Last King of Scotland.

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NPR News: What's left to resolve in the 'Ozark' final episodes

What's left to resolve in the 'Ozark' final episodes
The last seven episodes drop on Netflix on Friday, April 29. Here's what you can expect (no spoilers, of course).

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NPR News: Museum collects journals from women and girls who've documented the pandemic

Museum collects journals from women and girls who've documented the pandemic
For two years, the National Women's History Museum in Alexandria, Va., has been collecting journals by women writing about their pandemic experiences.

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NPR News: How social-emotional learning became a target for Ron DeSantis and conservatives

How social-emotional learning became a target for Ron DeSantis and conservatives
Florida officials recently rejected a slew of math textbooks, claiming they included "prohibited topics." Journalist Dana Goldstein theorizes the objections related to social-emotional learning.

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NPR News: LeVar Burton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the new children's Emmys

LeVar Burton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the new children's Emmys
Reading Rainbow, a program dedicated to children's literacy, aired on PBS for 23 years. LeVar Burton has won 12 Daytime Emmys and a Peabody Award for his work on the show.

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NPR News: In Dua Lipa's ever-expanding world, 'there's no time limit and there's no what-ifs'

In Dua Lipa's ever-expanding world, 'there's no time limit and there's no what-ifs'
The pop star is returning to stages two years after releasing an acclaimed second album, Future Nostalgia, and being forced like everyone else to hunker down for the long chill.

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NPR News: 'The Offer': 10 hours of self-indulgence about the making of 'The Godfather'

'The Offer': 10 hours of self-indulgence about the making of 'The Godfather'
Between questionable casting choices, a thin storyline, and a glowing portrayal of one of the show's own producers, The Offer isn't worth 10 hours.

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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Youth poet Jessica Kim is in for a revolution

Youth poet Jessica Kim is in for a revolution
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. The fourth finalist is Jessica Kim representing Los Angeles.

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NPR News: Encore: A daughter's journey to reclaim her heritage language

Encore: A daughter's journey to reclaim her heritage language
Nearly 1 billion people speak Mandarin Chinese. NPR Short Wave host Emily Kwong is not among them. As a third-generation Chinese-American, her "heritage language" was lost through the generations.

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NPR News: New TV series revisit Watergate and the original 'Godfather'

New TV series revisit Watergate and the original 'Godfather'
Gaslit tells the story of Watergate, focusing on Martha Mitchell, the outspoken wife President Nixon's attorney general. The Offer focuses on the making of the first Godfather movie.

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NPR News: Broadway's 'POTUS': Should these women save the president?

Broadway's 'POTUS': Should these women save the president?
Seven comic actresses star in a new play by a 28-year-old up-and-coming playwright.

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NPR News: 'Nettle & Bone' creates a once-upon-a-time that is familiar, yet original

'Nettle & Bone' creates a once-upon-a-time that is familiar, yet original
T. Kingfisher treats source material like a buffet; the result feels like a cozy but still perilous D&D adventure, full of found-family, second chances, and winks to the folklore that inspired it.

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Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: In a lawsuit, a group of Texas library patrons says a book ban amounts to censorship

In a lawsuit, a group of Texas library patrons says a book ban amounts to censorship
Llano County officials said they wanted to remove "pornographic" material from libraries but actually censored books based on political and religious grounds, the library patrons' lawsuit says.

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NPR News: Bad Bunny will be the first Latino to lead a live-action Marvel movie

Bad Bunny will be the first Latino to lead a live-action Marvel movie
Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny will play the title character in the Spider-Man spinoff El Muerto — about a wrestler who gets superpowers from a mask. Sony Pictures plans a 2024 release.

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NPR News: CNN anchor Zain Asher looks back on the tragedy that helped drive her success

CNN anchor Zain Asher looks back on the tragedy that helped drive her success
Asher's father died in a car crash in Nigeria when she was 5. Afterward, her mom raised four children on her own in a crime-ridden London neighborhood. Asher's memoir is Where the Children Take Us.

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NPR News: Police release a trove of videos in the probe of the Alec Baldwin film-set shooting

Police release a trove of videos in the probe of the Alec Baldwin film-set shooting
Police in Santa Fe, N.M., say they will release all files in the investigation into the fatal shooting in October of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Baldwin on the set of Rust.

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Thứ Hai, 25 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Rapper-activist Linqua Franqa is on a mission to change both music and politics

Rapper-activist Linqua Franqa is on a mission to change both music and politics
Athens, Ga. is often regarded as one of the best college towns in America, but around 30% of residents live below the poverty line. Mariah Parker—aka Linqua Franqa—is looking to bridge that divide.

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NPR News: The 'Gandalf of pizza' speaks to the spiritual side of comfort food

The 'Gandalf of pizza' speaks to the spiritual side of comfort food
In his new book Pizza Quest, Peter Reinhart describes his spiritual obsession with what he calls "the ultimate comfort food."

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NPR News: 'The Northman' is a brutal revenge story marked by violence, vengeance and vastness

'The Northman' is a brutal revenge story marked by violence, vengeance and vastness
Mostly set in 10th-century Iceland, The Northman tells the story of a Viking prince who sets out to avenge his father's death at the hands of his uncle — a legend that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet.

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NPR News: Actor Michelle Yeoh wants to change the way we think of superheroes

Actor Michelle Yeoh wants to change the way we think of superheroes
When Yeoh first read the script for Everything Everywhere All at Once, she gave a big sigh of relief: Finally, here was a film that put a middle-aged mother in the role of action hero.

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NPR News: Jurors listen to tense audio recordings at Johnny Depp's libel trial

Jurors listen to tense audio recordings at Johnny Depp's libel trial
"The next move, if I don't walk away ... it's going to be a bloodbath, like it was on the island," actor Johnny Depp says on the recording played in court on Monday.

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NPR News: 'Slaves for Peanuts' weaves a complex story crossing time and oceans

'Slaves for Peanuts' weaves a complex story crossing time and oceans
Jori Lewis tells eye-opening stories of individuals despite scant historical record. At the outset she asks: "How do we tell the stories of people that history forgets and the present avoids?"

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NPR News: Jon Stewart says the 'fragility of leaders' is the real threat to humor

Jon Stewart says the 'fragility of leaders' is the real threat to humor
Jon Stewart is honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. The former host of The Daily Show was praised for revitalizing political satire and for his activism.

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Chủ Nhật, 24 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: The Depp-Heard trial has made public an issue that most people endure in private

The Depp-Heard trial has made public an issue that most people endure in private
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Katie Hood, CEO of the One Love Foundation, a group formed to educate young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships.

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NPR News: Filmmakers behind 'The Matrix' are auctioning off memorabilia to support trans kids

Filmmakers behind 'The Matrix' are auctioning off memorabilia to support trans kids
The auction from Lana and Lilly Wachowski includes more than 180 items from The Matrix Revolutions, V for Vendetta, Sense 8 and Speed Racer, among other films.

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NPR News: The pandemic inspired a cartoonist to explore their Wuhanese roots and queer identity

The pandemic inspired a cartoonist to explore their Wuhanese roots and queer identity
In the funny and heartfelt coming-of-age graphic memoir 'Messy Roots,' artist Laura Gao unpacks their relationship with their Asianness, queerness and their ever-changing home city of Wuhan.

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NPR News: Yup'ik and Iñupiaq spelling bees keep native Alaskan languages alive

Yup'ik and Iñupiaq spelling bees keep native Alaskan languages alive
In Alaska, a seventh grader has won the Yup'ik spelling bee and a fifth grader has won the Iñupiat spelling bee.

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Thứ Bảy, 23 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for April 23, 2022: With Not My Job guest Stephen Merchant

'Wait Wait' for April 23, 2022: With Not My Job guest Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant is the co-creator of some of the most influential comedies of all time, from The Office to Extras, but what does he know about unscrupulous businesses, aka Thievin' Merchants?

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NPR News: For Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, poet Peter Balakian shares a poem

For Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, poet Peter Balakian shares a poem
In advance of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, which is tomorrow, poet Peter Balakian reads from his poem "After the Survivors Are Gone."

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Thứ Sáu, 22 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Production on Bill Murray film 'Being Mortal' is halted after a behavior complaint

Production on Bill Murray film 'Being Mortal' is halted after a behavior complaint
Searchlight Pictures suspended production while investigating, but has not confirmed reports that the complaint was about Murray.

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NPR News: Encore: How to talk to customer service — and actually get what you want

Encore: How to talk to customer service — and actually get what you want
We've all been there: The dreaded call to a customer service line. NPR's Life Kit presents tips for getting the most out of customer service.

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NPR News: For classical pianist Jeremy Denk, life is like a series of music lessons

For classical pianist Jeremy Denk, life is like a series of music lessons
Denk talks about what he learned from his teachers, and his failures, frustrations and pivotal moments as an artist. His new memoir is Every Good Boy Does Fine. Originally broadcast March 21, 2022.

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NPR News: In its second season, 'The Flight Attendant' charts a new course — and it works

In its second season, 'The Flight Attendant' charts a new course — and it works
Lots of shows come back for a second season without a clear purpose. The Flight Attendant finds one.

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NPR News: Coachella's music fan fave Do LaB is back!

Coachella's music fan fave Do LaB is back!
Coachella is back after being shuttered by the pandemic. We take a look at the Do LaB stage, created by three brothers, as a renegade event.

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NPR News: In HBO's 'The Baby,' a cursed, unwanted infant sets off an existential crisis

In HBO's 'The Baby,' a cursed, unwanted infant sets off an existential crisis
The HBO miniseries is a funny, nightmarish twist on parenthood and familial trauma.

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NPR News: On Earth Day, a few of our favorite books, movies and art installations

On Earth Day, a few of our favorite books, movies and art installations
From documentaries to artistic projects, NPR has collected some of our favorite ways to celebrate the Earth and think about what we can do to protect its flora and fauna.

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NPR News: This Earth Day, one book presents global warming and climate justice as inseparable

This Earth Day, one book presents global warming and climate justice as inseparable
It's still an open question to what degree our planet will remain habitable in the coming years. Elizabeth Cripps offers an urgent message in What Climate Justice Means and Why We Should Care.

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Thứ Năm, 21 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Mike Tyson repeatedly punches a passenger mid-flight, a video shows

Mike Tyson repeatedly punches a passenger mid-flight, a video shows
The former heavyweight champion is seen in the video leaning over his seat on a JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Florida and unleashing a flurry of punches on the passenger.

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NPR News: In the Murdoch family succession battle, Fox News and democracy hang in the balance

In the Murdoch family succession battle, Fox News and democracy hang in the balance
The new CNN+ docuseries The Murdochs looks inside the Fox media empire and the family's behind-the-scenes in-fighting. Journalist Jim Rutenberg says the real-life drama rivals HBO's Succession.

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NPR News: Jada Pinkett Smith says her family is focused on 'deep healing' after Oscars slap

Jada Pinkett Smith says her family is focused on 'deep healing' after Oscars slap
She briefly referenced her husband's Academy Awards outburst, telling viewers of her talk show that the family is "focused on deep healing."

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NPR News: Cypress Hill's impact comes into focus in new documentary

Cypress Hill's impact comes into focus in new documentary
Cypress Hill's '90s sensational hit "Insane in the Brain" is also the title of a new Showtime documentary out this week about the hip-hop group.

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NPR News: 'Navalny' documentary spotlights the Russian who dared to take on Putin

'Navalny' documentary spotlights the Russian who dared to take on Putin
Daniel Roher's film about Russian dissident Alexei Navalny offers intimate, sometimes amazing access to the bravery — and human cost — of opposing a despot.

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Thứ Tư, 20 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Meet NYC's Elizabeth Shvarts, one of the Nation Youth Poet Laureate finalists

Meet NYC's Elizabeth Shvarts, one of the Nation Youth Poet Laureate finalists
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. Today: Elizabeth Shvarts, the New York City Laureate.

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NPR News: Fairport Convention band cofounder Richard Thompson looks back on his life in music

Fairport Convention band cofounder Richard Thompson looks back on his life in music
The British singer/guitarist talks about his formative years, and about pioneering a new musical genre that blended rock with traditional music of the British isles. Thompson's new memoir is Beeswing.

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NPR News: A$AP Rocky is arrested in Los Angeles in connection with a 2021 shooting

A$AP Rocky is arrested in Los Angeles in connection with a 2021 shooting
Police said they arrested the rapper at the Los Angeles International Airport "for assault with a deadly weapon" tied to a November shooting.

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NPR News: Ukrainians wait in line for hours to buy commemorative Snake Island postage stamps

Ukrainians wait in line for hours to buy commemorative Snake Island postage stamps
The stamps honor the Snake Island soldiers who answered a Russian calls to surrender with "Russian warship, go f*** yourself!" Ukraine's postal service had to limit purchases to six stamps apiece.

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NPR News: Taylor Swift was the inspiration for the name of a new millipede species

Taylor Swift was the inspiration for the name of a new millipede species
The Swift Twisted-Claw Millipede, or Nannaria swiftae, was among several new species found in Tennessee.

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NPR News: In Viking epic 'The Northman,' life is nasty, brutish and short-tempered

In Viking epic 'The Northman,' life is nasty, brutish and short-tempered
Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) captures both the stark beauty and brutality of the Vikings in his latest film, which tamps down his experimental impulses to tell a familiar revenge tale.

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NPR News: Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha delivers an urgent message to U.S. audiences

Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha delivers an urgent message to U.S. audiences
This "ethno-chaos" group brings sophisticated music and strong anti-Putin messages to their listeners at home and abroad, as "ambassadors of free Ukraine." They're currently on a U.S. tour.

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Thứ Ba, 19 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 19)

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 19)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: The legacy of ABC's 'Black-ish': Presenting a Black TV family that isn't a monolith

The legacy of ABC's 'Black-ish': Presenting a Black TV family that isn't a monolith
The sitcom ends Tuesday after eight seasons.

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NPR News: Country star Tim McGraw travels back in time to '1883' with wife Faith Hill

Country star Tim McGraw travels back in time to '1883' with wife Faith Hill
The Paramount+ series is the first time McGraw and Hill have appeared together on screen. Before they filmed, they attended "cowboy camp," to learn the basics of riding horses and driving wagons.

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Thứ Hai, 18 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Radu Lupu, celebrated Romanian pianist, dies at age 76

Radu Lupu, celebrated Romanian pianist, dies at age 76
A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019.

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NPR News: Encore from NPR's 'Life Kit': The secret to a clean room is mastering the basics

Encore from NPR's 'Life Kit': The secret to a clean room is mastering the basics
If you're noticing the dust on the bookshelf or the crumbs on the floor, here are tips and tricks from NPR's Life Kit for how to clean better, starting with your bedroom.

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NPR News: Harrison Birtwistle, an influential English composer, has died at age 87

Harrison Birtwistle, an influential English composer, has died at age 87
Known for his sonic brashness and unyielding artistic vision, Birtwistle was awarded a British knighthood in 1988. He was one of the U.K.'s most prominent composers for decades.

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NPR News: Comic Jerrod Carmichael bares his secrets in 'Rothaniel'

Comic Jerrod Carmichael bares his secrets in 'Rothaniel'
The comic, actor and writer opens up about his name, his family tree and his sexual orientation in a new HBO special. "The more honest I am, the freer I am," Carmichael says.

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NPR News: Review: Playdate console offers pocket-sized gaming, a hand crank and nostalgia

Review: Playdate console offers pocket-sized gaming, a hand crank and nostalgia
A new handheld console doesn't have the appeal of the Nintendo Switch or the power of the Steam Deck, but it's got nostalgia and novelty galore.

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NPR News: Harrison Birtwistle, an influential English composer, has died at age 87

Harrison Birtwistle, an influential English composer, has died at age 87
Known for his sonic brashness and unyielding artistic vision, Birtwistle was awarded a British knighthood in 1988. He was one of the U.K.'s most prominent composers for decades.

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NPR News: Keep screwing up egg fried rice. It makes Uncle Roger happy

Keep screwing up egg fried rice. It makes Uncle Roger happy
The YouTube hit is the brainchild of stand up comic Nigel Ng, who's in the middle of a world tour. But can he stand out beyond his character?

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Chủ Nhật, 17 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Young playwrights confront gun violence with their art and say #Enough

Young playwrights confront gun violence with their art and say #Enough
Across the country, theaters and civic organizations commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Columbine school shootings by presenting readings of eight short plays by teenagers.

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NPR News: Walk into August Wilson's life and plays in immersive new exhibit

Walk into August Wilson's life and plays in immersive new exhibit
Visitor's can step into Wilson's office - or the diner where he liked to write

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Thứ Bảy, 16 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: #NPRPoetry: A former Poet Laureate of Philadelphia shares his latest collection

#NPRPoetry: A former Poet Laureate of Philadelphia shares his latest collection
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with poet Raquel Salas Rivera for National Poetry Month.

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NPR News: Sony photo winners: Computers on horseback, magnificent mountains, bathing elephants

Sony photo winners: Computers on horseback, magnificent mountains, bathing elephants
The 2022 Sony World Photography Award-winners include a photo of a man in Argentina transporting computers on horseback and twin sisters at a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar.

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NPR News: Thank goodness, 'The Great Pottery Throw Down' is back

Thank goodness, 'The Great Pottery Throw Down' is back
Cousin to The Great British Baking Show, this pottery competition almost dares you to make fun of its aggressively earnest approach.

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Thứ Sáu, 15 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Liz Sheridan, who played Jerry's mom on 'Seinfeld,' dies at 93

Liz Sheridan, who played Jerry's mom on 'Seinfeld,' dies at 93
Her Seinfeld role as Helen was her best known but followed decades of work on stage and screen.

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NPR News: Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 15)

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 15)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: Art bearing witness to the agonies of war

Art bearing witness to the agonies of war
An exhibition at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass. shows four centuries of war images, giving powerful witness to how art forms have reflected the brutalities of war.

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NPR News: In Apple TV+'s 'Roar,' stories of womanhood are satisfyingly weird

In Apple TV+'s 'Roar,' stories of womanhood are satisfyingly weird
While the experimental series has a star-studded cast — including Issa Rae and Nicole Kidman — its directors meld the fantastical with the real.

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NPR News: 9,000 digital art NFTs are being released to raise funds in George Floyd's memory

9,000 digital art NFTs are being released to raise funds in George Floyd's memory
In the fight to get justice for his brother's murder, Terrence Floyd has turned to the unlikeliest corners to do just that: NFTs — or non-fungible tokens.

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NPR News: Researchers explore an unlikely treatment for cognitive disorders: video games

Researchers explore an unlikely treatment for cognitive disorders: video games
Video games distract, amuse, and inspire. But new research begs the question: can they heal?

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Thứ Năm, 14 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are facing off in a defamation trial

Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are facing off in a defamation trial
Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for $50 million, asserting that she defamed him in a published essay about her experiences with sexual assault. The case was filed in Fairfax, Va.

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NPR News: How the late jazz great Chick Corea is being remembered — in concert

How the late jazz great Chick Corea is being remembered — in concert
Chick Corea loved to collaborate. His former bandmates are honoring his memory with two star-studded concerts.

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NPR News: A stripped-down 'Cyrano' — a London import — is all about language

A stripped-down 'Cyrano' — a London import — is all about language
James McAvoy stars in this Olivier-winning production that includes beatboxing — but no prosthetic nose.

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Thứ Tư, 13 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Ali Wong's divorce news causes another case of #wrongasian

Ali Wong's divorce news causes another case of #wrongasian
The comedian's husband has been a primary source of her popular specials. But when writing about the Asian American couple's split, some news outlets used photos of Asian American actor Randall Park.

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NPR News: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcibly touching a woman

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcibly touching a woman
She accused him of touching her at a Manhattan night spot. The court had ruled prosecutors could bring in testimony by two other women who allegedly would accuse him of sexual groping.

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NPR News: Isabella Ramirez, a finalist for the National Youth Poet Laureate, on her poem 'Mama'

Isabella Ramirez, a finalist for the National Youth Poet Laureate, on her poem 'Mama'
To celebrate National Poetry Month we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. Today, we meet the South Florida Laureate, Isabella Ramirez.

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NPR News: The Library of Congress adds 25 titles, including Alicia Keys and Ricky Martin

The Library of Congress adds 25 titles, including Alicia Keys and Ricky Martin
The Library of Congress adds 25 new recordings to a national registry every year to be preserved for posterity. The 2022 list includes an album by Alicia Keys and historical broadcasts from WNYC.

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Thứ Ba, 12 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 12)

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 12)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died
According to a post on his verified Twitter feed, he died following a long illness. He was 67.

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NPR News: 'Pandemic, Inc.' author says financial predators made more than $1 billion off COVID

'Pandemic, Inc.' author says financial predators made more than $1 billion off COVID
In his new book, ProPublica reporter J. David McSwane says a shocking number of companies that received funds at the beginning of the pandemic to distribute protective gear had no experience doing so.

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NPR News: As 'The Velveteen Rabbit' turns 100, its message continues to resonate

As 'The Velveteen Rabbit' turns 100, its message continues to resonate
"To engage children's interest in anything you have to be keenly interested in that thing yourself," Margery Williams Bianco wrote in 1925. Her story endures because it connects to so many people.

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NPR News: These intricately decorated eggs are raising money and good wishes for Ukraine

These intricately decorated eggs are raising money and good wishes for Ukraine
The Ukrainian springtime tradition of intricately decorating eggs has taken on new urgency during the war with Russia. Now, people are using this art to fundraise and bring awareness for Ukraine.

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Thứ Hai, 11 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Britney Spears announces she's pregnant

Britney Spears announces she's pregnant
The 40-year-old pop star had her 13-year conservatorship terminated late last year. Spears is a mother to two teen boys from an earlier marriage.

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NPR News: 'My Unsung Hero': The woman who helped a kid deserted in an airport during a layover

'My Unsung Hero': The woman who helped a kid deserted in an airport during a layover
My Unsung Hero is a new series from the Hidden Brain team about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. When Wendy McDowell was age 8, she was left stranded at an airport.

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NPR News: Sony and Lego are investing $2 billion in Epic Games, creator of Fortnite

Sony and Lego are investing $2 billion in Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Fortnite is one of the world's most popular video games. The investment "will accelerate our work to build the metaverse," Epic's CEO said.

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NPR News: How 'SNL' alum Molly Shannon found profound healing after childhood tragedy

How 'SNL' alum Molly Shannon found profound healing after childhood tragedy
Shannon's new memoir, Hello, Molly! opens with the car crash that killed her mother and sister when Shannon was 4. She says, for a long time, she was motivated by a desire to make her mom proud.

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NPR News: The tension between fear and relief in Jerrod Carmichael's new special, 'Rothaniel'

The tension between fear and relief in Jerrod Carmichael's new special, 'Rothaniel'
In his new HBO special, Carmichael comes out — working through both joy and despair on stage.

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Chủ Nhật, 10 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: War in Ukraine shapes writings of Romanian poet

War in Ukraine shapes writings of Romanian poet
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Romanian poet Claudiu Komartin. "We might have to invent some new words because of the atrocities," he says.

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NPR News: Museums turn to immersive tech to preserve the stories of aging Holocaust survivors

Museums turn to immersive tech to preserve the stories of aging Holocaust survivors
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are among the cutting-edge tools employed by the USC Shoah Foundation and Illinois Holocaust Museum

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NPR News: Michelle Yeoh has a leading role and a new motto: No more turning the other cheek

Michelle Yeoh has a leading role and a new motto: No more turning the other cheek
Michelle Yeoh has been a star for decades, but she finally gets her turn at a lead role playing failing laundromat owner Evelyn Wang in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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Thứ Bảy, 9 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: What's caught our attention so far for #NPRPoetry

What's caught our attention so far for #NPRPoetry
Every April, for National Poetry Month, we ask listeners to submit poems via Twitter and TikTok. We share a few submissions that caught our attention.

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NPR News: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are engaged — again

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are engaged — again
The celebrity couple are giving commitment another chance after rekindling their romance last year. Lopez shared the news in a video message in her newsletter.

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NPR News: Two Indian half-sisters are the talk of 'Bridgerton' — and of modern-day India, too

Two Indian half-sisters are the talk of 'Bridgerton' — and of modern-day India, too
Kate and Edwina Sharma are having quite an impact on 19th century English society — and 21st century India. Their role in the Netflix show has sparked talk of colorism, colonialism and women's rights.

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NPR News: A Paris exhibit looks back on the photographs of Graciela Iturbide

A Paris exhibit looks back on the photographs of Graciela Iturbide
Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide has won international renown for her portraits of indigenous and marginalized peoples across the globe.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for April 9, 2022: With Not My Job guest Matt Walsh

'Wait Wait' for April 9, 2022: With Not My Job guest Matt Walsh
Improv legend Matt Walsh is a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, and an Emmy nominee for Veep. With baseball starting again, we ask him three questions about legendarily bad announcers.

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: The authors of 'Big Friendship' answer your friendship conundrums

Dear Life Kit: The authors of 'Big Friendship' answer your friendship conundrums
Making and keeping friends in adulthood is complicated. Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, authors of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, answer your anonymous questions on friendship.

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Thứ Sáu, 8 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend watching, reading and listening

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend watching, reading and listening
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Joan Shelley's new song, and an HBO reality show that sets up single parents.

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NPR News: The Academy bans Will Smith for 10 years for Chris Rock slap

The Academy bans Will Smith for 10 years for Chris Rock slap
In a statement, Academy president David Rubin said Will Smith's behavior was unacceptable and harmful.

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NPR News: Betty White's TV scripts and other personal belongings will be auctioned off

Betty White's TV scripts and other personal belongings will be auctioned off
The collection includes the late beloved actress's original director chair from The Golden Girls set and an autographed copy of the show's pilot script.

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NPR News: Sara Jones: What stories are missing from the the transracial adoption narrative?

Sara Jones: What stories are missing from the the transracial adoption narrative?
What information is missing from our family narratives? For transracial adoptee Sara Jones, her Korean cultural roots were hidden until she sought answers on her own.

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NPR News: '61st Street' is a well-acted — but none too subtle — crime drama

'61st Street' is a well-acted — but none too subtle — crime drama
AMC's new series takes a detailed look at the intersection of crime, policing and the courts. But while its story is compelling, 61st Street is ultimately marred by a script that seems too obvious.

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Thứ Năm, 7 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Emily St. John Mandel tackles the big questions in 'Sea of Tranquility'

Emily St. John Mandel tackles the big questions in 'Sea of Tranquility'
Mandel's latest work is an ingeniously constructed, deeply absorbing novel that summons up three fully realized worlds in three distinct time periods — including the 25th century.

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NPR News: There's no redemption to be had in Chelsea Bieker's 'Heartbroke'

There's no redemption to be had in Chelsea Bieker's 'Heartbroke'
The author of Godshot brings readers a new set of stories; Heartbroke unfolds in a chorus of yearning and sorrow, told in 11 different voices that Chelsea Bieker inhabits with perfect pitch.

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NPR News: 'The Dropout' nails the ending – even though Elizabeth Holmes' story isn't over

'The Dropout' nails the ending – even though Elizabeth Holmes' story isn't over
Confronted with the mess she's made at her startup Theranos, Holmes simply runs at the end of the Hulu show.

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Thứ Tư, 6 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: 2022 Whiting Awards celebrate 10 emerging writers

2022 Whiting Awards celebrate 10 emerging writers
The 10 winners of this year's Whiting Awards have been announced; the $50,000 prize honors emerging writers, with the hope of allowing them to concentrate full-time on their work.

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NPR News: Meet 18-year-old Alyssa Gaines, Youth Poet Laureate of Indianapolis

Meet 18-year-old Alyssa Gaines, Youth Poet Laureate of Indianapolis
To celebrate National Poetry Month we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. First up: Alyssa Gaines, who's the Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate.

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NPR News: 'Tokyo Vice' offers a stylized tour of Japan's criminal underworld

'Tokyo Vice' offers a stylized tour of Japan's criminal underworld
HBO's new eight-part series follows an American crime reporter who intends to take Japanese journalism by storm — but first must learn how to navigate the churning opacity of 1990s Tokyo.

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NPR News: For a special issue, the comic book series 'El Peso Hero' travels to Ukraine

For a special issue, the comic book series 'El Peso Hero' travels to Ukraine
Fed up with Mexico's non-interventionist policy after Russia invaded Ukraine, Hector Rodriguez has his Mexican American superhero go to Ukraine in the latest issue of the series.

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NPR News: 'The Candy House' is a brilliant portrait of intersecting lives

'The Candy House' is a brilliant portrait of intersecting lives
In Jennifer Egan's novel, there is a persistent, lovely countermelody to the corporate project of mapping human experience; it's full of people engaged in a sweeter and more plaintive human algebra.

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Thứ Ba, 5 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Bobby Rydell, a 60s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dies

Bobby Rydell, a 60s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dies
Rydell, along with James Darren, Fabian and Frankie Avalon, was part of a wave of wholesome teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of the Beatles.

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NPR News: It's National Poetry Month. Send us your mini poems

It's National Poetry Month. Send us your mini poems
April is National Poetry Month. In step with NPR tradition, we're asking readers to help us celebrate. We supply the hashtag — you fill our feeds with your mini works of art.

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NPR News: Poet Ocean Vuong sifts through the aftershock of grief in 'Time Is a Mother'

Poet Ocean Vuong sifts through the aftershock of grief in 'Time Is a Mother'
Vuong's new collection of poetry was inspired by his mother's death from breast cancer. His 2019 novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, followed a boy who, like Vuong, is an immigrant from Vietnam.

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NPR News: Tony Hawk plans to keep skateboarding 'Until the Wheels Fall Off'

Tony Hawk plans to keep skateboarding 'Until the Wheels Fall Off'
Hawk elevated his sport. But in middle age, it's become hard on his body. NPR spoke with the skateboarding icon about his new documentary, Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.

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NPR News: In 'Time is a Mother,' poet Ocean Vuong reflects on life, and time, without his mom

In 'Time is a Mother,' poet Ocean Vuong reflects on life, and time, without his mom
In his new collection, poet Ocean Vuong transforms Time, normally associated with death and erasure, into a mother with endlessly regenerative power.

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NPR News: Mystery recordings will now be heard for the first time in about 100 years

Mystery recordings will now be heard for the first time in about 100 years
The New York Public Library recently received a machine that will read cracked and scratched wax cylinders — which include some of the earliest recorded audio.

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Thứ Hai, 4 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: 'Sea of Tranquility' reflects our pandemic woes through a time-travel lens

'Sea of Tranquility' reflects our pandemic woes through a time-travel lens
Station Eleven author Emily St. John Mandel wrote a book during these last two years of social isolation — about big moments in our lives and small moments in time.

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NPR News: Conductor Marin Alsop talks about the joys and challenges of leading an orchestra

Conductor Marin Alsop talks about the joys and challenges of leading an orchestra
Alsop talks about the rejection she faced on the way to becoming the first woman to lead a major American orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony. She's now the subject of a new documentary, The Conductor.

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NPR News: Efforts to ban books jumped an 'unprecedented' four-fold in 2021, ALA report says

Efforts to ban books jumped an 'unprecedented' four-fold in 2021, ALA report says
The American Library Association says libraries faced the highest number of book challenges since they started tracking in 2000. Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer topped their list of most challenged books.

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NPR News: 10 takeaways from a night of strong performances and curveballs at the Grammys

10 takeaways from a night of strong performances and curveballs at the Grammys
Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Grammys — the lessons, storylines, triumphs and irritations that defined the very long night.

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NPR News: Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child

Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child
Actress Sarah Lancashire transforms into the iconic Julia Child, the chef who popularized French cooking in America.

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NPR News: Louis C.K. crawls out of cancellation, wins a Grammy and triggers a backlash

Louis C.K. crawls out of cancellation, wins a Grammy and triggers a backlash
The 54-year-old comedian was canceled after admitting to sexual misconduct almost five years ago. But his most recent album brought home a Grammy for best comedy album.

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Chủ Nhật, 3 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic take home major prizes at 2022 Grammys

Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic take home major prizes at 2022 Grammys
In a year of particularly wide-ranging nominees and competitive fields, bandleader Jon Batiste and the duo Silk Sonic came away with big prizes. Ukrainian president Zelenskyy also made an appearance.

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NPR News: President Zelenskyy appears at Grammys in video from Kyiv bunker

President Zelenskyy appears at Grammys in video from Kyiv bunker
The appearance comes as Russian forces continue pressing ahead with their invasion in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Estelle Harris, whose acting credits include 'Seinfeld' and 'Toy Story,' has died

Estelle Harris, whose acting credits include 'Seinfeld' and 'Toy Story,' has died
Harris hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza's short-fused mother on "Seinfeld" and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the "Toy Story" franchise. She was 93.

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Thứ Bảy, 2 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute
81-year-old jazz giant Herbie Hancock, Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and John Legend were among stars to celebrate Mitchell in an event ahead of the Grammys on Sunday night.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for April 2, 2022: With Not My Job guest Slash

'Wait Wait' for April 2, 2022: With Not My Job guest Slash
Slash is one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, and while he knows his way around a fretboard, what does he know about sashes, specifically those presented at beauty pageants.

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NPR News: 'Julia' takes on a new side of Julia Child — the challenges of newfound fame

'Julia' takes on a new side of Julia Child — the challenges of newfound fame
'Julia' examines Julia Child's ascent to celebrity.

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Thứ Sáu, 1 tháng 4, 2022

NPR News: Will Smith resigns from the Academy, says he will accept additional consequences

Will Smith resigns from the Academy, says he will accept additional consequences
In a statement, Will Smith acknowledged that his actions overshadowed other winners at the 94th Academy Awards.

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NPR News: Navy will name ship after the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Navy will name ship after the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The ship is part of the John Lewis class of replenishment oilers, which are named in honor of people who fought for civil and human rights, the Navy says.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading, listening and gaming

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading, listening and gaming
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: plenty of games and Sailor Moon.

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NPR News: Last year's children's song Grammy nominees were all white—but that's changed in 2022

Last year's children's song Grammy nominees were all white—but that's changed in 2022
Last year, three of the five nominees in the Grammys' children's music category withdrew their names from consideration, outraged the list was all-white. But the slate is very different this year.

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NPR News: A naturalist traces the astounding flyways of migratory birds

A naturalist traces the astounding flyways of migratory birds
Scott Weidensaul has spent decades studying bird migration. "There is a tremendous solace in watching these natural rhythms play out again and again," he says. Originally broadcast March 29, 2021.

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