NPR News: 'Succession' season 4, episode 6: 'Living+'

'Succession' season 4, episode 6: 'Living+'
The Waystar Royco team travels to L.A., where Kendall pitches eternal life (kind of), Shiv reconnects with the most unlikely of men, and Roman can't stop firing women.

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NPR News: Toni Morrison's diary entries, early drafts and letters are on display at Princeton

Toni Morrison's diary entries, early drafts and letters are on display at Princeton
Toni Morrison remains the sole Black female recipient of a Nobel Prize in Literature. Princeton University, where Morrison was a professor, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of her win.

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NPR News: Opera Ebony broke boundaries in classical music for 50 years — but what comes next?

Opera Ebony broke boundaries in classical music for 50 years — but what comes next?
Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but may not survive its 81-year-old founder.

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NPR News: In 'Are You There, God?' Margaret's story isn't universal — and that's OK

In 'Are You There, God?' Margaret's story isn't universal — and that's OK
In 1970, Judy Blume published the story of one girl, at one moment, with one group of friends, who experiences early adolescence in a way particular to her. And that's what makes it compelling.

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NPR News: 'Age of Wonders 4' Review: This Magical Mystery Game is Hoping to Take You Away

'Age of Wonders 4' Review: This Magical Mystery Game is Hoping to Take You Away
Triumph Studios and Paradox Interactive want to prove that strategy games can still be narrative-driven. They almost succeed.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Bend It Like Beckham, Review, and the Criterion Channel's "Starring Michelle Yeoh" playlist.

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NPR News: For this poet, working on her garden is exploring history, race and sustainability

For this poet, working on her garden is exploring history, race and sustainability
Poet Camille Dungy made her lawn into an eco-friendly pollinator's paradise of native plants. Her memoir links diversifying the landscape and diversifying the voices who write about the natural world.

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NPR News: How Judy Blume's 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' remains so timeless

How Judy Blume's 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' remains so timeless
Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret centers around adolescent girls' angst about puberty. Blume's 50-year-old tragicomedy of that awkward, in between stage seems to be timeless.

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NPR News: Comic Roy Wood Jr. taps into America's psyche on 'The Daily Show'

Comic Roy Wood Jr. taps into America's psyche on 'The Daily Show'
Wood Jr. will host the White House Correspondents' dinner April 29. In 2018, he explained how the years he spent performing in comedy clubs in the South and Midwest prepared him for The Daily Show.

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NPR News: Dennis Lehane's 'Small Mercies' is a crime thriller that spotlights rampant racism

Dennis Lehane's 'Small Mercies' is a crime thriller that spotlights rampant racism
While set in Boston's Southie in 1974, the story is incredibly timely. It's at once a crime novel, an unflinching look at racism, and a heart-wrenching tale about a mother who has lost everything.

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NPR News: Roy Wood Jr. wants laughs from White House Correspondents' speech — and reparations

Roy Wood Jr. wants laughs from White House Correspondents' speech — and reparations
Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. He spoke with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about his approach and what he wants to accomplish.

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NPR News: Why aren't more people talking about James Corden's farewell to 'The Late Late Show'?

Why aren't more people talking about James Corden's farewell to 'The Late Late Show'?
Corden winds down his eight-year tenure as The Late Late Show host on Thursday — but his farewell feels less like a momentous departure and more like a footnote.

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NPR News: Jerry Springer, talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor, dies at 79

Jerry Springer, talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor, dies at 79
Springer was best known for The Jerry Springer Show, which featured guests — real people from around the country — revealing shocking, often sordid details of their lives.

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NPR News: A new 'Fatal Attraction' is definitely aware of your critiques of the original

A new 'Fatal Attraction' is definitely aware of your critiques of the original
Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan and star in an uninspired reboot of the 1987 thriller — which tries really hard to mount an enlightened case for its existence.

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NPR News: Three generations of trans Americans speak about how times have changed — and haven't

Three generations of trans Americans speak about how times have changed — and haven't
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with three trans people about how trans rights have changed through their generations and how anti-trans legislation is shaping the future of trans rights.

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NPR News: How private equity firms are widening the income gap in the U.S.

How private equity firms are widening the income gap in the U.S.
Financial journalist Gretchen Morgenson explains how private equity firms buy out companies, then lay off employees and cut costs in order to expand profits. Her new book is These are the Plunderers.

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NPR News: 'Are You There God?' adaptation retains the warmth and wit of Judy Blume's classic

'Are You There God?' adaptation retains the warmth and wit of Judy Blume's classic
Kelly Fremon Craig's terrific adaptation of Blume's 1970 novel doesn't pretend to have all the answers. But by the end, the awkward preteen at its center has achieved her own state of grace.

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NPR News: In 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,' it's you against the entire galaxy far, far away

In 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,' it's you against the entire galaxy far, far away
Cal Kestis is back with more lightsaber styles and more insurmountable foes in Jedi: Survivor. It's a treat for Star Wars fans and action gamers alike.

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NPR News: Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome
The company has been moving to diversify its doll collection. It has so far made other Barbie and Ken dolls with wheelchairs, vitiligo, hearing aids, and prosthetic limbs.

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NPR News: Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why

Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why
Everyone from the president of the United States to community organizers are paying attention to this obstinate trend.

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NPR News: In 'Baby J,' John Mulaney's jokes are all at the expense of one person: John Mulaney

In 'Baby J,' John Mulaney's jokes are all at the expense of one person: John Mulaney
The new Netflix comedy special focuses almost entirely on stories about a guy who acts like a foolish, self-destructive doofus: John Mulaney as he entered rehab.

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NPR News: Diet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word 'fat'

Diet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word 'fat'
Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith says efforts to fight childhood obesity have caused kids to absorb an onslaught of body-shaming messages. Her new book is Fat Talk.

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NPR News: 'House of Cotton' is a bizarre, uncomfortable read — in the best way possible

'House of Cotton' is a bizarre, uncomfortable read — in the best way possible
Monica Brashears debut novel is peculiar and slightly surreal. But it's also dazzling, full of surprises, and told with a voice that's unpredictable and — more importantly — one that lingers.

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NPR News: Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96
The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure.

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NPR News: Ballroom dancer and longtime 'Dancing With The Stars' judge Len Goodman dies at 78

Ballroom dancer and longtime 'Dancing With The Stars' judge Len Goodman dies at 78
Goodman rose to fame in his 60s as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. He's being remembered for his wit, integrity and distinctive feedback.

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NPR News: Graphic memoir 'Gender Queer' tops U.S. library group's list of most challenged books

Graphic memoir 'Gender Queer' tops U.S. library group's list of most challenged books
LGBTQ+-themed books remain the most likely targets of bans at public schools and libraries, the American Library Association says. Maia Kobabe's memoir topped the list for the second year in a row.

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NPR News: Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate

Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate
People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.

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NPR News: Apple Music Classical aims to reach music lovers the streaming revolution left behind

Apple Music Classical aims to reach music lovers the streaming revolution left behind
Apple recently launched a standalone streaming service for classical music exploration, including guided playlists, exclusive content and detailed metadata. Does Apple Music Classical deliver?

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NPR News: Bed Bath & the great Beyond: How the home-goods giant went bankrupt

Bed Bath & the great Beyond: How the home-goods giant went bankrupt
The retailer once triumphed over rivals as a "category killer" with its blue coupons. Now, it's become rudderless, turbulent and broke. Here's what happened.

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NPR News: 'Succession,' Season 4, Episode 5, 'Kill List'

'Succession,' Season 4, Episode 5, 'Kill List'
In Norway, Roman and Kendall try to play hardball with Matsson, but he's more interested in Shiv. Hugo and Karolina worry about a ski jumper, and funeral planning looms.

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NPR News: Comic Roy Wood Jr. will host the White House Correspondents' dinner

Comic Roy Wood Jr. will host the White House Correspondents' dinner
A favorite to replace Trevor Noah at The Daily Show, Roy Wood Jr. seems to be everywhere. He's come a long way from his start riding the bus to stand-up gigs.

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NPR News: With NBA playoffs underway, players are showing off their talents — and their style

With NBA playoffs underway, players are showing off their talents — and their style
Players didn't always have the freedom to express themselves through their outfits — in 2005, the NBA instituted a restrictive dress code. Now players embrace the intersection of sports and fashion.

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NPR News: Brownsville gets a bookstore

Brownsville gets a bookstore
Brownsville is one of the largest cities in Texas — and for more than a decade, it hasn't had a single bookstore. That's about to change, and residents are rejoicing.

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NPR News: Barry Humphries dies at age 89. We revisit a conversation with his iconic character Dame Edna

Barry Humphries dies at age 89. We revisit a conversation with his iconic character Dame Edna
Barry Humphries has died at 89. Scott Simon revisits a conversation he had with Humphries' legendary creation, Dame Edna.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for April 22, 2023: With Not My Job guest 'Weird Al' Yankovic

'Wait Wait' for April 22, 2023: With Not My Job guest 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Weird Al is a music and comedy legend, and the subject of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a parody biopic about his very real life. He may be Weird Al, but what does he know about Weird Alabama?

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NPR News: How having a daughter with a disability changed one woman's relationship with her body

How having a daughter with a disability changed one woman's relationship with her body
A woman's lifelong judgement of her own appearance changes after she gives birth to a daughter with disabilities.

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NPR News: Judy Blume has never been afraid to speak her mind

Judy Blume has never been afraid to speak her mind
The iconic children's author has been tackling criticism and censorship long before the current trend sweeping American libraries.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: No Borders, Just Flavors! series, You Must Remember This podcast, and Fenne Lily's new album.

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NPR News: 'It's about time': How 'Indian Matchmaking' found love - and success - on Netflix

'It's about time': How 'Indian Matchmaking' found love - and success - on Netflix
Smriti Mundhra began pitching her reality TV dating show around 2008. Several media companies rejected it as too "niche" before the show found a home on Netflix. It's now entering its third season.

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NPR News: 'Sunshine' centers on a life-changing summer for author Jarrett J. Krosoczka

'Sunshine' centers on a life-changing summer for author Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The 'Lunch Lady' and "Hey, Kiddo' author-illustrator's new graphic memoir takes us back to one week when he was a teen volunteering at a camp for children with cancer — and how it changed his life.

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NPR News: When you realize your favorite new song was written and performed by ... AI

When you realize your favorite new song was written and performed by ... AI
Artificial intelligence technology can now create new songs that sound like they're the work of real artists, which introduces creative possibilities — and raises legal and ethical questions.

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NPR News: '9 Years of Shadows' Review: Symphony of the Light

'9 Years of Shadows' Review: Symphony of the Light
A new indie metroidvania offers forgiving combat, a bright aesthetic, and a story about the healing power of art.

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NPR News: Charge against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' movie set shooting will be dropped

Charge against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' movie set shooting will be dropped
Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Baldwin's attorneys said.

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NPR News: Photograph or... 'promptograph?' Artist questions implications of AI generated images

Photograph or... 'promptograph?' Artist questions implications of AI generated images
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with photographer Boris Elgadsen about his decision to reject a photography award he received for an image he created using AI.

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NPR News: Author Judy Blume is finally ready to tell her own story in new documentary

Author Judy Blume is finally ready to tell her own story in new documentary
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Judy Blume and filmmaker Davina Pardo about Judy Blume Forever, a documentary on the life and impact of one of the most celebrated children's writers.

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NPR News: Who will win 87,000 bottles of wine? 'Drops of God' is the ultimate taste test

Who will win 87,000 bottles of wine? 'Drops of God' is the ultimate taste test
A French woman and Japanese man battle to inherit the world's most valuable wine collection in this high-gloss Apple TV+ series, based on the hit Japanese manga.

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NPR News: 'Greek Lessons' is an intimate, vulnerable portrayal of two lonely people

'Greek Lessons' is an intimate, vulnerable portrayal of two lonely people
Greek Lessons feels like a departure from Han Kang's other English-translated novels; tugging bit by bit at the heartstrings, readers are left speechless with both sadness and hope by the final pages.

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NPR News: Chill out as a fantasy barista in 'Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly'

Chill out as a fantasy barista in 'Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly'
Indonesian developer Toge Productions released a charming sequel to a game about running a café in fantasy Seattle. It's enjoyable, but not nearly as consistent as the first title.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' pays tribute to the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb

'Fresh Air' pays tribute to the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb
The new Broadway musical New York, New York includes Kander and Ebb's songs from Scorsese's 1977 film. We listen back to an '83 interview with Kander and Ebb, plus '91 and '15 interviews with Kander.

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NPR News: 'The Diplomat' is smart, twisty TV about being great at your job

'The Diplomat' is smart, twisty TV about being great at your job
Keri Russell plays a new ambassador to the UK in The Diplomat, a Netflix series that finds suspense and excitement in problem-solving and good work — and a very complex marriage.

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NPR News: Sinister twin sisters wield all the power in the latest 'Dead Ringers' adaptation

Sinister twin sisters wield all the power in the latest 'Dead Ringers' adaptation
The 1988 film Dead Ringers was told from a male point of view. Now Rachel Weisz masterfully plays twin gynecologists who are often at cross purposes in this six-episode Prime Video series.

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NPR News: What went so wrong with Netflix's 'Love is Blind' reunion livestream attempt

What went so wrong with Netflix's 'Love is Blind' reunion livestream attempt
Netflix scrapped its live part of the 'Love is Blind' reunion episode Sunday. It was the second time Netflix had tried to air something live as streaming platforms try to win over viewers.

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NPR News: Texas continues to exonerate people who were wrongly convicted during 'satanic panic'

Texas continues to exonerate people who were wrongly convicted during 'satanic panic'
Texas courts are still exonerating people who were falsely convicted and imprisoned amid the "moral satanic panic" of the 1980s and '90s. Their persecution was based on lies and conspiracy theories.

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NPR News: Get thee to this nunnery: Fun, fast, freewheeling 'Mrs. Davis' is habit-forming

Get thee to this nunnery: Fun, fast, freewheeling 'Mrs. Davis' is habit-forming
A badass nun squares off against a ubiquitous algorithm in a Peacock action-comedy series that throws absolutely everything at the wall. Betty Gilpin stars as tough, smart, sarcastic Simone.

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NPR News: 'The Wager' chronicles shipwreck, mutiny and murder at the tip of South America

'The Wager' chronicles shipwreck, mutiny and murder at the tip of South America
Author David Grann tells the story of an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. The survivors sailed thousands of miles to safety, and later faced charges of mutiny.

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NPR News: 'The Last Animal' is a bright-eyed meditation on what animates us

'The Last Animal' is a bright-eyed meditation on what animates us
Ramona Ausubel's tale has a very recognizable family nucleus — a mother and her two teenage daughters, bound by blood yet fractured by tragedy. But it soars in its addition of an animal element.

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NPR News: How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student

How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student
Susan Greenstein Prescott's unsung hero is her 12th grade English teacher, Fred DeMayo. He assigned everyone a poem to recite aloud — but she had a stutter. His feedback empowered her life forever.

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NPR News: 'We're just at a breaking point': Hollywood writers vote to authorize strike

'We're just at a breaking point': Hollywood writers vote to authorize strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America have voted to authorize a strike if their talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers don't end in a new contract by midnight May 1.

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NPR News: After 'Felicity' and a stint as a spy, Keri Russell embraces her new 'Diplomat' role

After 'Felicity' and a stint as a spy, Keri Russell embraces her new 'Diplomat' role
Russell played a fictional Soviet spy in The Americans. Now she stars as a career foreign service officer who reluctantly becomes the U.S. ambassador in London in the Netflix series The Diplomat.

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NPR News: In 1984, Margaret Thatcher was nearly assassinated — a new book asks, what if?

In 1984, Margaret Thatcher was nearly assassinated — a new book asks, what if?
The IRA planted the bomb at the Grand Hotel, in the seaside resort of Brighton, targeting the British prime minister. There Will Be Fire, by journalist Rory Carroll, reads like a political thriller.

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NPR News: Clouds remind me that magical things in life can come out of nowhere

Clouds remind me that magical things in life can come out of nowhere
Much like clouds, we are all shifting and changing, solid one moment only to dissolve in the next. And who knows what form our lives will take next?

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NPR News: Netflix delayed the live reunion of 'Love is Blind', but didn't say why

Netflix delayed the live reunion of 'Love is Blind', but didn't say why
The season four reunion of the hit reality show was supposed to premiere live at 8 p.m. ET, but it wasn't until about 9:30 p.m. that Netflix said it was having difficulties.

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NPR News: 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 4: 'Honeymoon States'

'Succession' Season 4, Episode 4: 'Honeymoon States'
The fallout from last week's earth-shaking episode begins, as Logan Roy's friends and relations (and lackeys) gather at his home.

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NPR News: Streaming changed the Hollywood landscape. Now its writers are voting to go on strike

Streaming changed the Hollywood landscape. Now its writers are voting to go on strike
As members of the Writers Guild of America wrap up voting on whether to authorize a strike, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to two writers about the changing content landscape in Hollywood.

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NPR News: It's time for a halftime huddle: 'Ted Lasso' Season 3 should refocus on relationships

It's time for a halftime huddle: 'Ted Lasso' Season 3 should refocus on relationships
The first half of Season 3 hasn't been nearly as rich as earlier seasons. But as Coach Ted might put it: There's still a lot of game left to play.

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NPR News: La Santa Cecilia celebrates its quinceañera with a new album

La Santa Cecilia celebrates its quinceañera with a new album
Many of the songs on Cuatro Copas, Bohemia en la Finca Altozano are part the group's personal history, growing up in downtown LA, surrounded by Mexican musicians who taught them how to sing and play.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Romantic Comedy, Grace Needs Space, and more.

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NPR News: HBO's 'Barry' ends as it began — pushing the boundaries of television

HBO's 'Barry' ends as it began — pushing the boundaries of television
In prior seasons, the former Marine turned low-rent hitman — played by star, writer, director, producer Bill Hader — has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who might discover his secret past as a killer.

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NPR News: 'March of the Machine' early review: Mom invades Magic: The Gathering's multiverse

'March of the Machine' early review: Mom invades Magic: The Gathering's multiverse
Villains that stretch back to Magic: The Gathering's earliest years battle its sprawling multiverse in 'March of the Machine.' NPR reviews the new set ahead of its prerelease.

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NPR News: New and noteworthy public media podcasts to check out this month

New and noteworthy public media podcasts to check out this month
If you're in the market for a new podcast, the NPR One team has you covered with these can't-miss picks from across public media.

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NPR News: 'Showing Up' is a rare glimpse of an artist at (very hard) work

'Showing Up' is a rare glimpse of an artist at (very hard) work
Michelle Williams plays an introverted sculptor struggling to find the time, space, money and energy to pursue her calling in Kelly Reichardt's rueful comedy.

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NPR News: East Palestine students put on a play while the city recovers from a train derailment

East Palestine students put on a play while the city recovers from a train derailment
Students in East Palestine, Ohio put on the Spring play as residents work to recover from the February train derailment that disrupted life in the small town.

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NPR News: Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is the National Recording Registry's first reggaeton song

Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is the National Recording Registry's first reggaeton song
On Wednesday, the mega-hit single became the first reggaeton song to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

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NPR News: Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs infused her debut novel with her love of music

Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs infused her debut novel with her love of music
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with the Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs on her debut novel This Bird Has Flown and how she used her music career to create her main character, singer Jane Start.

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NPR News: Mary Quant, fashion designer who styled the Swinging Sixties, dies at 93

Mary Quant, fashion designer who styled the Swinging Sixties, dies at 93
Quant made playful clothes for young modern women they could wear to work and "run to the bus in." Her London shop was an epicenter of youth culture that popularized hot pants and miniskirts.

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NPR News: Pakistan's 'Joyland,' which explores gender and sexuality, to release in the U.S.

Pakistan's 'Joyland,' which explores gender and sexuality, to release in the U.S.
The film "Joyland" follows a man who gets a job in a burlesque show and falls in love with a trans woman. Briefly banned in Pakistan, "Joyland" earned accolades at the Cannes Film Festival.

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NPR News: Actor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture

Actor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture
In the MSNBC series "Leguizamo Does America," actor John Leguizamo takes viewers on a trip across the United States in search of ways Latino communities have shaped the nation.

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NPR News: Indigenous author explores the power of hair for Native Americans in children's book

Indigenous author explores the power of hair for Native Americans in children's book
My Powerful Hair is Indigenous author Carole Lindstrom's new children's book. It is inspired by her grandmother, who was forced to cut off her hair to try to remove her from Native culture.

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NPR News: Before she could be injured, a woman falling on the stairs was caught by a stranger

Before she could be injured, a woman falling on the stairs was caught by a stranger
Heather Church will never forget the day, many years ago, when she tripped on the stairs in a busy clothing store. Before her head could hit the ground, someone caught her.

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NPR News: A doctor reflects on the challenges of caring for a parent with Alzheimer's

A doctor reflects on the challenges of caring for a parent with Alzheimer's
Dr. Sandeep Jauhar says caring for his dad was the hardest journey he's ever taken. His memoir, My Father's Brain, is also about the latest research into the disease, and why there's not yet a cure.

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NPR News: Pipeline sabotage is on the agenda in this action-packed eco-heist film

Pipeline sabotage is on the agenda in this action-packed eco-heist film
How to Blow Up A Pipeline is a lean, sleekly made movie about a modern-day monkey-wrench gang. Although unabashedly partisan, it doesn't preach or glamorize the eco-saboteurs.

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NPR News: Queen Latifah and Super Mario Bros. make history in National Recording Registry debut

Queen Latifah and Super Mario Bros. make history in National Recording Registry debut
Every year, the Librarian of Congress announces 25 sound recordings to be preserved for posterity. Picks for 2023 include music by Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, John Lennon, Mariah Carey and more.

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NPR News: Jeremy Renner attends the premiere of new series just months after snowplow accident

Jeremy Renner attends the premiere of new series just months after snowplow accident
Renner was surrounded by family and supporters at the premiere of series showing how large vehicles are turned into community spaces for young people in India, Mexico, Chicago and Nevada.

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NPR News: Brittney Griner is working on a memoir about her captivity in Russia

Brittney Griner is working on a memoir about her captivity in Russia
Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.

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NPR News: Al Jaffee, longtime 'Mad Magazine' cartoonist, dies at 102

Al Jaffee, longtime 'Mad Magazine' cartoonist, dies at 102
Mad Magazine's ageless wise guy delighted millions of readers with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." Al Jaffee had retired at age 99.

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NPR News: 'Succession' gets one step closer to finding a successor

'Succession' gets one step closer to finding a successor
NPR's Linda Holmes and Eric Deggans recap the new explosive episode of the HBO series Succession.

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NPR News: Josh Groban never gave up his dream of playing 'Sweeney Todd'

Josh Groban never gave up his dream of playing 'Sweeney Todd'
The Grammy-Award winning baritone first auditioned to play the Demon Barber of Fleet Street back in high school. He didn't get the part then; now he's starring in the Broadway production.

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NPR News: A daughter confronts the failures of our health care system in 'A Living Remedy'

A daughter confronts the failures of our health care system in 'A Living Remedy'
Nicole Chung reflects on the deaths of her parents in a powerful new memoir, and how that loss was complicated by class, geographical distance and the pandemic.

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NPR News: A love letter to movie trailers and the joy of shared anticipation

A love letter to movie trailers and the joy of shared anticipation
Whether it is to revisit a beloved movie or to build excitement for an upcoming project, movie trailers are truly an underappreciated art form.

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NPR News: Why a portrait artist from Ireland started making comics about U.S. police brutality

Why a portrait artist from Ireland started making comics about U.S. police brutality
Ireland-based artist Pan Cooke creates cartoons summarizing the world's daily news in comics, highlighting how prevalent police brutality and hate crimes are across the U.S.

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NPR News: 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 3: 'Connor's Wedding'

'Succession' Season 4, Episode 3: 'Connor's Wedding'
It's time for Connor's wedding. It's time for Roman to choose between Gerri and his father. Unfortunately, Logan won't make it to the celebration.

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NPR News: Mostly through images, a daughter grieves her mother in 'Ephemera'

Mostly through images, a daughter grieves her mother in 'Ephemera'
Briana Loewinsohn's graphic novel presents a fully developed internal, and external, landscape without leaning heavily on words. It's a sophisticated exploration of the weight adults carry around.

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NPR News: Poetry-loving Biden heads to Ireland, home of the 'best poets in the world'

Poetry-loving Biden heads to Ireland, home of the 'best poets in the world'
President Biden's penchant for Irish poetry is likely to come through during his upcoming visit to the Emerald Isle, where he'll mark the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

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NPR News: College dreams and teen love find common ground in 'Promposal'

College dreams and teen love find common ground in 'Promposal'
In RaeChell Garrett's delightful YA book, a Black teen entrepreneur launches a start-up where she is paid to help conceive and execute elaborate prom date proposals for fellow classmates.

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NPR News: 'Champion' is not your grandmother's Metropolitan Opera

'Champion' is not your grandmother's Metropolitan Opera
Terence Blanchard made history last season when his opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones was the first work by a Black composer staged by the Metropolitan Opera. And the Met has asked for more.

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NPR News: Former model accuses onetime Harvey Weinstein associate of sexual assault

Former model accuses onetime Harvey Weinstein associate of sexual assault
Fabrizio Lombardo was head of Miramax Italy, an European branch of the film company cofounded by Harvey Weinstein.

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NPR News: Steven Yeun talks about 'Beef,' his new hate-fueled Netflix series with Ali Wong

Steven Yeun talks about 'Beef,' his new hate-fueled Netflix series with Ali Wong
NPR's Brittany Luse, host of It's Been a Minute, talks with actor Steven Yeun about his new Netflix series, a hate-fueled romp called Beef.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Murder Mystery 2, If the Shoe Fits, and more.

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NPR News: 3 new Star Wars live-action films are coming

3 new Star Wars live-action films are coming
The upcoming releases will span the dawn of the Jedi to the events after Rise of Skywalker and close out the interconnected stories told in The Mandalorian and other Disney+ series.

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NPR News: Denise Lajimodiere is named North Dakota's first Native American poet laureate

Denise Lajimodiere is named North Dakota's first Native American poet laureate
A citizen of the Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa Indians, Lajimodiere has written several award-winning books of poetry and is an expert on the history of Native American boarding schools.

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NPR News: How 'Abbott Elementary' helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job

How 'Abbott Elementary' helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job
Set in Philadelphia, the award-winning sitcom finds humor in the struggles of teaching in an under-resourced school district. Real-life Philly teachers tell NPR there's truth in every joke.

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NPR News: Bill Butler, 'Jaws' cinematographer, dies at 101

Bill Butler, 'Jaws' cinematographer, dies at 101
The Oscar-nominee's work also includes One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Grease, and The Conversation.

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NPR News: Auschwitz Memorial calls WWE 'shameless' for using its image in a match promo

Auschwitz Memorial calls WWE 'shameless' for using its image in a match promo
A shot of the Nazi concentration camp appeared briefly in a shot promoting a match between Dominik and Rey Mysterio on Saturday. The Auschwitz Memorial called the move "shameless."

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NPR News: 'Beef' is about anger, emptiness, and the meaning of life

'Beef' is about anger, emptiness, and the meaning of life
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are excellent in Beef, a new Netflix comedy-drama about two people whose road rage incident may just destroy them entirely.

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NPR News: 5 new YA books that explore the magic of the arts and the art of magic

5 new YA books that explore the magic of the arts and the art of magic
Art and magic so often go hand in hand. These new YA releases all explore both art and magic as the means to heal trauma, communities — and even worlds.

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NPR News: The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?

The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?
The invitation to King Charles' May coronation refers to his wife as Queen Camilla, dropping the word 'consort.' Royal experts unpack the significance of the title and the history behind it.

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NPR News: TikTok and Twitter are having their issues. But here's why they'd be hard to replace

TikTok and Twitter are having their issues. But here's why they'd be hard to replace
Twitter has degraded in quality under Elon Musk, and TikTok is under siege in Washington — yet replacing them is no easy task. Part of the reason has to do with what experts call "network effects."

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NPR News: The survivor of multiple suicide attempts explains 'How Not to Kill Yourself'

The survivor of multiple suicide attempts explains 'How Not to Kill Yourself'
Clancy Martin lives with two incompatible ideas in his head: "I wish I were dead – and I'm glad my suicides failed." He says he wrote his book especially for people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

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NPR News: Susanna Hoffs' 'This Bird Has Flown' is a love story — and a valentine to music

Susanna Hoffs' 'This Bird Has Flown' is a love story — and a valentine to music
Singer and guitarist Susanna Hoffs rose to fame with the Bangles in the 1980s. With her new book, she proves her immense writing talent isn't just confined to songs.

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NPR News: No substance, just 'Air'

No substance, just 'Air'
Ben Affleck directs a movie that tries (and fails) to squeeze dramatic tension out of the origins of the Air Jordan. Matt Damon and Viola Davis star in this soulless dramatization.

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NPR News: A man with a degenerative condition was stuck on the sidewalk, until he heard a voice

A man with a degenerative condition was stuck on the sidewalk, until he heard a voice
As Mike Huddleston was walking out of an airport, he fell. Due to a degenerative condition that weakens his muscles, he couldn't get up. He was stuck until he heard, "What can I do to help?"

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NPR News: 'Pretty Baby' chronicles Brooke Shields' career and the sexualization of young girls

'Pretty Baby' chronicles Brooke Shields' career and the sexualization of young girls
Shields has had a long career as a model, and a Broadway film and television actor. A new two-part Hulu documentary looks at her childhood roles and the toxic culture that perpetuates misogyny.

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NPR News: 'Black is Beautiful' photographer Kwame Brathwaite has died at 85

'Black is Beautiful' photographer Kwame Brathwaite has died at 85
Kwame Brathwaite spent some six decades chronicling Black life, culture and activism. He's credited with helping found the "Black is Beautiful" movement.

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NPR News: Here's a few of our favorite photos from the 2023 Dreamville Music Festival

Here's a few of our favorite photos from the 2023 Dreamville Music Festival
This year's performers included J. Cole, Drake, Usher, Burna Boy, City Girls, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, JID and many more.

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NPR News: 'I Can't Save You' is a tale of a doctor's struggle to save himself, and others

'I Can't Save You' is a tale of a doctor's struggle to save himself, and others
Anthony Chin-Quee captures the space between medicine's all-consuming demands and its practitioners' fallibility in a cautionary tale of his own mental and physical struggles as a Black physician.

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NPR News: There are plenty of doomsday climate stories — 'Extrapolations' is about the everyday

There are plenty of doomsday climate stories — 'Extrapolations' is about the everyday
"We wanted to focus on what we call the 'messy middle...' " says Scott Burns, creator of the AppleTV+ series. "Before we get to the end, there's a lot of life that we're all gonna have to go through."

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NPR News: Hit animated film 'Moana' will receive a live-action remake, Disney announced

Hit animated film 'Moana' will receive a live-action remake, Disney announced
Auli'I Cravalho and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who voiced Moana and Maui, respectively, in the 2016 film, will reprise their roles in the live-action version, Disney said.

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NPR News: Tag along with two young Londoners recovering from breakups in 'Rye Lane'

Tag along with two young Londoners recovering from breakups in 'Rye Lane'
In Raine Allen-Miller's high-spirited romcom, two young, Black Londoners spend a day walking and talking together. It's a rare and enjoyable on-screen journey through south-of-the-Thames London.

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NPR News: 'Armageddon' shows how literal readings of the Bible's end times affect modern times

'Armageddon' shows how literal readings of the Bible's end times affect modern times
Bible scholar Bart Ehrman says interpretations of the Book of Revelation have created disastrous problems — from personal psychological damage to consequences for foreign policy and the environment.

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NPR News: How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard

How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard
At the women's NCAA final, Angel Reese of LSU waved her hand in front of her face while glaring at Iowa's Caitlin Clark. Here's what the gesture means and why it sent social media into a tizzy.

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NPR News: An ode to playlists, the perfect kind of sonic diary

An ode to playlists, the perfect kind of sonic diary
Listening to old playlists triggers more complicated emotions than looking at old journals; instead of reading stories told from my perspective, I'm hearing music for what it was and always has been.

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NPR News: 'Son of a Sinner' Jelly Roll reigns at the Country Music Television awards show

'Son of a Sinner' Jelly Roll reigns at the Country Music Television awards show
"Son of a Sinner" singer Jelly Roll got emotional during the show in Austin, Texas, as he thanked the country radio industry for its acceptance and shouted out to those who felt like him.

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NPR News: Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed Madonna, is dead at 80

Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed Madonna, is dead at 80
Seymour Stein, who helped found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and was himself inducted into the Rock Hall in 2005, died of cancer in Los Angeles, according to a statement by his family.

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NPR News: Parisians overwhelmingly vote to expel e-scooters from their streets

Parisians overwhelmingly vote to expel e-scooters from their streets
Parisians have overwhelmingly voted to banish the French capital's ubiquitous for-hire e-scooters from their streets, in a mini-referendum the mayor said sent a "very clear message."

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NPR News: 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 2: 'Rehearsal'

'Succession' Season 4, Episode 2: 'Rehearsal'
On the night before Connor's wedding, his siblings are restless, and Logan is relentless. Greg is in over his head, and Shiv's divorce is getting ugly.

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NPR News: Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died
The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for April 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Michelle Rodriguez

'Wait Wait' for April 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is a bona fide action star, from The Fast & The Furious to Dungeons & Dragons. She may know her way around a fistfight, but can she answer our three questions about sloths?

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