NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 31, 2024: Live in Minnesota with Nate Berkus

'Wait Wait' for August 31, 2024: Live in Minnesota with Nate Berkus
This week, Wait Wait is live in Minneapolis with special guest Nate Berkus and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Josh Gondelman

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NPR News: A bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI heads to California governor

A bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI heads to California governor
California Assembly Bill 2602 would regulate the use of generative AI for performers – not only those on-screen in films, TV and streaming series but also audiobooks and video games.

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NPR News: Donor's note trashing design of pillars he funded at London's National Gallery is found

Donor's note trashing design of pillars he funded at London's National Gallery is found
Lord Sainsbury didn’t like the design of the wing his family funded. He paid for it though, and slipped a 1990 letter into a pillar during construction. Construction workers found it 33 years later.

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NPR News: Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round
The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

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NPR News: Chappell Roan and celebrity hazing; plus, MrBeast's entertainment charity

Chappell Roan and celebrity hazing; plus, MrBeast's entertainment charity
After Chappell Roan posted about how some fans have been making her feel unsafe, there's been speculation around whether the singer is really 'cut out to be a pop star.' But are the critiques fair? Brittany sits down with Kelsey McKinney, who wrote about the controversy for Defector, and Dr. Mel Stanfill, author of Fandom is Ugly. They discuss modern fandom, how Chappell Roan framed it as a conversation about gender and what people misunderstand about celebrity. Then, Brittany looks at the how charity is changing. Traditional charitable giving is down in the US and some non-profits have declared that we're in the middle of a "generosity crisis." At the same time, a new genre of online viral videos has emerged: feel-good 'charity' content. And nobody does it bigger than MrBeast. Brittany is joined by journalist Max Read to understand the MrBeast phenomenon and break down the generational divides these videos reveal. Want to be featured on IBAM? Record a voice memo responding to Brittany's question at the end of the episode and send it to ibam@npr.org.

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NPR News: The world’s oldest film festival is underway in Italy

The world’s oldest film festival is underway in Italy
The world’s oldest film festival is underway in Italy -- it's the Venice International Film Festival. We learn more about this year’s most talked about entries.

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NPR News: The fiction books we are excited about coming out this fall

The fiction books we are excited about coming out this fall
Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated fiction titles coming out in the next few months.

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NPR News: 'The Crow' puts the ick in gothic

'The Crow' puts the ick in gothic
In the new film The Crow, Bill Skarsgård plays a man who gets brutally murdered alongside his soulmate (FKA twigs). He returns to life as an unstoppable figure of vengeance, hunting down their killers. It's not a remake of the 1994 cult classic; the filmmakers are pitching it as a brand new reimaging of the comic book series that inspired the original film. But how does this new movie stack up?

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NPR News: 'Very demure, very mindful' trademark issue is 'handled,' TikTok influencer says

'Very demure, very mindful' trademark issue is 'handled,' TikTok influencer says
While Jools Lebron was captivating millions of people with her "very demure, very mindful" TikTok videos, at least two people submitted applications to trademark her catchphrases.

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NPR News: This is genius: A new graphic novel imagines conversations between Einstein and Kafka

This is genius: A new graphic novel imagines conversations between Einstein and Kafka
Turns out Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka lived in Prague at the same time and had the same circle of friends. In a new graphic novel, Ken Krimstein puts us in the room with two 20th century geniuses.

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NPR News: Leonard Riggio, who built Barnes & Noble into a bookselling empire, dies at 83

Leonard Riggio, who built Barnes & Noble into a bookselling empire, dies at 83
Leonard Riggio transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.

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NPR News: Celebrating movie icons: Molly Ringwald

Celebrating movie icons: Molly Ringwald
Ringwald represented teen angst in '80s films like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. She's also worked as a jazz musician, an author and a translator. Originally broadcast Feb. 12, 2024.

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NPR News: Celebrating movie icons: Anthony Hopkins

Celebrating movie icons: Anthony Hopkins
Hopkins won an Academy Award for his portrayal of the cannibalizing serial killer Hannibal Lector The Silence of the Lambs. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1991 about the character's distinctive voice.

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NPR News: Celebrating movie icons: Jodie Foster

Celebrating movie icons: Jodie Foster
As a kid, Foster appeared in both the Disney film Freaky Friday and as a child prostitute in Taxi Driver. She later won an Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs. Originally broadcast June 17, 2002.

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NPR News: When celebrities portray themselves

When celebrities portray themselves
It's practically a tradition for famous people to portray a really offbeat version of themselves in TV and movies. The latest season of Only Murders in the Building features Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria all playing fictional versions of themselves. So we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about about the many ways actors portray themselves on screen, and why it does and doesn't work.

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NPR News: An Oasis comeback? The Gallagher brothers hint at a reunion after decades of feuding

An Oasis comeback? The Gallagher brothers hint at a reunion after decades of feuding
Famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are teasing a comeback of their band Oasis, 15 years after its dramatic breakup. Here's a brief timeline of their tumultuous history.

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NPR News: Celebrating movie icons: Michael Caine

Celebrating movie icons: Michael Caine
Over the course of his decades-long career, Caine has appeared in well over 100 films, including Alfie, The Ipcress File and The Dark Knight Batman films. Originally broadcast in 1992.

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NPR News: Celebrating movie icons: Robert Duvall

Celebrating movie icons: Robert Duvall
Duvall has starred in epic movies and intimate dramas. In 1996, he reflected on playing the Corleone family lawyer in The Godfather films, and about delivering the most famous line in Apocalypse Now.

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NPR News: Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen

Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen
As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, critic Glen Weldon looks back on playing the game in its early years — and stumbling upon the fierce, shoulder-padded illusionist that would become his first character.

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NPR News: Former national security adviser says he won’t work for Trump again

Former national security adviser says he won’t work for Trump again
In his new book At War with Ourselves, My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster recounts his experience working for Trump and his inner circle.

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NPR News: ‘The West Wing’ was my inspiration. 25 years on I got to meet President Bartlet

‘The West Wing’ was my inspiration. 25 years on I got to meet President Bartlet
When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed through the newsroom with an energy to rival the show's iconic walk and talks.

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NPR News: Actor Rob Delaney plays a game of 'Wild Card'

Actor Rob Delaney plays a game of 'Wild Card'


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NPR News: Cailee Spaeny stars in the new instalment of the 'Alien' movies

Cailee Spaeny stars in the new instalment of the 'Alien' movies
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the actor Cailee Spaeny, who stars in the new movie "Alien: Romulus."

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NPR News: It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever

It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever
This year, well-known retailers including Home Depot, Michaels and Starbucks started promoting their fall or Halloween lines earlier than ever.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 24, 2024: With Not My Job guest Diane Lane

'Wait Wait' for August 24, 2024: With Not My Job guest Diane Lane
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Diane Lane and panelists Dulcé Sloan, Adam Felber, and Adam Burke.

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NPR News: Diane Lane talks therapy and adopting a tortoise

Diane Lane talks therapy and adopting a tortoise
This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The Swans

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NPR News: A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War

A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War
A new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is a reminder that voting by mail with absentee ballots in the U.S. goes back more than 160 years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NPR News: Remembering pioneering film star Gena Rowlands

Remembering pioneering film star Gena Rowlands
Rowlands, who died Aug. 14, was known for the raw and improvised independent films she made in the 1970s and 1980s with her husband, John Cassavetes. Originally broadcast in 1996.

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NPR News: Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice' is a very weird and ambitious big swing

Zoë Kravitz's 'Blink Twice' is a very weird and ambitious big swing
In the new psychological thriller Blink Twice, Naomi Ackie plays a woman who is invited to the private island of a tech billionaire, played by Channing Tatum. He's recently re-entered public life after a scandal and has gathered his friends for a long party. But as the party stretches on, it's clear that something is seriously amiss. Blink Twice is the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, and the vibes are definitely pretty weird.

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NPR News: Lionsgate apologizes to Coppola for now-pulled 'Megalopolis’ trailer

Lionsgate apologizes to Coppola for now-pulled 'Megalopolis’ trailer
“We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error,” a Lionsgate spokesperson said in a statement.

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NPR News: Everyone wants Taylor Swift's vote. But celebrity endorsements are complicated.

Everyone wants Taylor Swift's vote. But celebrity endorsements are complicated.
How much sway do stars really have when it comes to putting the next President in the White House?

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NPR News: Why Rob Delaney loves failure: 'I smash it up into a powder and I snort it'

Why Rob Delaney loves failure: 'I smash it up into a powder and I snort it'
Actor Rob Delaney has experienced great success as a comedian and actor. He created and starred in the acclaimed TV series Catastrophe and he's been featured in blockbuster movies like this summer's Deadpool & Wolverine. But he's also experienced tragedy, including the death of his son. He talks to Rachel about loss, failure and why he kind of wants a meteor to hit his house. To listen sponsor-free, access bonus episodes and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard

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NPR News: Jon Stewart doesn't feel vindicated bringing 'The Daily Show' to a Harris-led DNC

Jon Stewart doesn't feel vindicated bringing 'The Daily Show' to a Harris-led DNC
Stewart and The Daily Show’s executive producer Jennifer Flanz say the show is “clicking” with correspondents in the host chair. Is that a sustainable format for the late night comedy show? They’ll revisit that question after the DNC.

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NPR News: Inside 'The West Wing,' 25 years later

Inside 'The West Wing,' 25 years later
NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about all things West Wing. Fitzgerald co-wrote a new book called What’s Next about the legacy of the show.

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NPR News: With the DNC underway, a historian explains how 'The Stadium' became a public square

With the DNC underway, a historian explains how 'The Stadium' became a public square
"We fight our political battles in stadiums," historian Frank Andre Guridy says. "They become ideal places to stake your claims on what you want the United States to be." His new book is The Stadium.

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NPR News: The SMACKDOWN: Maya Angelou vs. Harvey Milk vs. MC Hammer

The SMACKDOWN: Maya Angelou vs. Harvey Milk vs. MC Hammer
Who will win today's cage match? Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. This episode Brittany lands in San Francisco, California, the Bay Area, and debates with KQED reporters Pendarvis Harshaw, host of Rightnowish, and Olivia Allen-Price, host of Bay Curious. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.

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NPR News: Documentary series charts the rise and fall of iconic Memphis record label

Documentary series charts the rise and fall of iconic Memphis record label
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jamila Wignot, the filmmaker behind a new documentary series called Stax: Soulsville USA, about the story of the legendary record label.

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NPR News: 'A Wilder Shore' charts the course of a famous bohemian marriage

'A Wilder Shore' charts the course of a famous bohemian marriage
Camille Peri's lively and substantive dual biography of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson offers a glimpse of their unconventional marriage — and an inspiration for living fearlessly.

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NPR News: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on the complexity and heartbreak of female friendship

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on the complexity and heartbreak of female friendship
In The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, Ellis-Taylor plays the outspoken ringleader among three women whose friendship spans several decades. Her previous films include Origin and King Richard.

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NPR News: 'Homicide: Life on the Street' is available to stream on Peacock

'Homicide: Life on the Street' is available to stream on Peacock
"Homicide: Life on the Street," which debuted in 1993, is finally available to stream. The show was groundbreaking in its portrayal of Baltimore's homicide police.

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NPR News: The physical media we still treasure

The physical media we still treasure
The vinyl record, the CD, the DVD, the VHS tape — even the paper book has been the subject of debate and concern over its future. But we haven't given up our collections just yet. Today, we're revisiting our conversation about the physical media we still treasure.

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NPR News: Professor and NYT 'Ethicist' Kwame Anthony Appiah wins Kluge Prize

Professor and NYT 'Ethicist' Kwame Anthony Appiah wins Kluge Prize
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Kwame Anthony Appiah, a professor of philosophy at NYU and author of "The Ethicist" column for The New York Times, who just won the 2024 Kluge Prize.

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NPR News: Poet Nikki Giovanni plays a game of Wild Card

Poet Nikki Giovanni plays a game of Wild Card
Poet Nikki Giovanni plays a game of Wild Card. She tells Rachel Martin why she's fascinated with space, how she doesn't think about her legacy, and what she's afraid of.

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NPR News: 'The Sixth Sense' turns 25

'The Sixth Sense' turns 25
As part of our series commemorating films from 1999, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with actor Haley Joel Osment about the film "The Sixth Sense."

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NPR News: Burning Man contends with unusually slow ticket sales

Burning Man contends with unusually slow ticket sales
For the first time since 2011, festival organizers are offering rush tickets without requiring preregistration.

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NPR News: Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal
The voluntary recall of frozen breaded chicken breast tenders and nuggets comes following multiple consumer complaints about metal wire found inside the products.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 17, 2024: The Calm Before the Storm

'Wait Wait' for August 17, 2024: The Calm Before the Storm
This week, Wait Wait trains for the coming political season with some of our favorite guests!

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NPR News: Banksy's back with surprise daily street art of animals across London

Banksy's back with surprise daily street art of animals across London
Banksy has been unveiling stencils and installations depicting animals at different spots around the city every day for more than a week, leaving fans and art critics guessing as to their meaning.

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NPR News: Raygun and Australian officials speak out against ‘hate’ over Olympic breaking

Raygun and Australian officials speak out against ‘hate’ over Olympic breaking
Not many early-round exits at the Olympics trigger conspiracy theories, fact-checkers, a week’s worth of memes and an online petition.

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NPR News: From the Olympics to endangered wildlife, add these podcasts to your playlist

From the Olympics to endangered wildlife, add these podcasts to your playlist
Back-to-school season has arrived and you'll need some new podcasts to add to your carpool playlist. The NPR One team has gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.

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NPR News: Film on U.K.'s complicated relationship with race and identity is as timely as ever

Film on U.K.'s complicated relationship with race and identity is as timely as ever
A new film released this past week in the U.K. addressed the country's complicated relationship with racial and religious identities. It hit the screens amid far-right protests.

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NPR News: 2 doctors are charged in connection to 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry’s ketamine death

2 doctors are charged in connection to 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry’s ketamine death
Five people, including two California doctors, have been charged in connection with the 2023 death of the Friends actor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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NPR News: Wendell Berry veers from gratitude to yearning in 'Another Day'

Wendell Berry veers from gratitude to yearning in 'Another Day'
In his sequel to 'This Day,' Berry’s themes, including bringing alive the joys and sorrows of hard-working rural Kentuckians. are revisited in ways both familiar and fresh.

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NPR News: Jewels stolen during a brazen 2019 heist are back on display in Germany

Jewels stolen during a brazen 2019 heist are back on display in Germany
The Grüne Gewölbe, or Green Vault, in Dresden said this week that the exhibit of historical items is reopening to the public in "almost all its glory" following the bold robbery five years ago.

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NPR News: 'Foreign Agents' explores the U.S. citizens lobbying for foreign governments

'Foreign Agents' explores the U.S. citizens lobbying for foreign governments
Author Casey Michel says you might be surprised by who is advocating for foreign interests: lobbyists, law firms, and publicists as well as charitable foundations, major universities and think tanks.

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NPR News: Disney wants a wrongful death lawsuit thrown out because the plaintiff had Disney+

Disney wants a wrongful death lawsuit thrown out because the plaintiff had Disney+
Jeffrey Piccolo's wife died of an allergic reaction after eating at a Disney World restaurant. Disney says his claims must be arbitrated out of court based on the terms of his years-old Disney+ trial.

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NPR News: AI is changing video games -- and striking performers want their due

AI is changing video games -- and striking performers want their due
Performers are on strike against major video game companies, and AI is the sticking point. Here’s how game development has evolved since early animation.

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NPR News: Meet some up-and-coming standups from this year's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Meet some up-and-coming standups from this year's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
The news has been heavy the past few years — a lot of us could use a laugh. Some up-and-coming standups performed at this year's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

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NPR News: WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues the league and her former team for discrimination

WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues the league and her former team for discrimination
The suit accuses the Las Vegas Aces of trading Hamby because she was pregnant and retaliating against her for speaking out. Her lawyers say the WNBA's response amounted to a "light tap on the wrist."

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!

Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner Michael Carniello from Deerfield Ill., and puzzle master Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'You’re Embarrassing Yourself' is author Desiree Akhavan's memoir about shame

'You’re Embarrassing Yourself' is author Desiree Akhavan's memoir about shame
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with award-winning Iranian American filmmaker Desiree Akhavan about how she overcame years of self doubt.

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NPR News: Black Southern and Filipino BBQ meet on the grill

Black Southern and Filipino BBQ meet on the grill
A chef in New Orleans is bringing two grilling traditions from opposite ends of the world together on one plate.

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NPR News: 'White Robes and Broken Badges' exposes the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan

'White Robes and Broken Badges' exposes the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan
Joe Moore, a former Army sniper turned FBI informant, shares how he infiltrated the KKK and helped foil a plot to assassinate then Sen. Barack Obama. Moore explains how hate groups are growing.

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NPR News: Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly

Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly
Many people think brutalist architecture is ugly. Architects make a case for why the buildings shouldn’t be torn down.

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NPR News: Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative

Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative
Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.

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NPR News: Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony

Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony
The Games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.

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NPR News: Taffy Brodesser-Akner explains why she finds fame and fortune so fascinating

Taffy Brodesser-Akner explains why she finds fame and fortune so fascinating
Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays a game of Wild Card. She tells NPR's Rachel Martin about feeling safe when she's in motion and why she needs God to help her understand the world.

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NPR News: Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies

Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with writer Kristopher Jansma about his new novel, Our Narrow Hiding Places.

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NPR News: The trailer for Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake has some people very Grumpy

The trailer for Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake has some people very Grumpy
The film, set to be released in March 2025, has been mired by a string of controversies on everything from its new “woke” messaging to its depiction of dwarfism.

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NPR News: How has Ferguson changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death

How has Ferguson changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with St. Louis Alderman Alisha Sonnier, about what's changed in the 10 years since Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Mo.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 10, 2024: Summer Break Edition!

'Wait Wait' for August 10, 2024: Summer Break Edition!
This week, Wait Wait celebrates the dog days of summer with some of our favorite guests!

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NPR News: What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix, Lev Grossman's novel The Bright Sword, and more.

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NPR News: These Olympic medals don’t exist – so we made them up

These Olympic medals don’t exist – so we made them up
What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

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NPR News: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are 'The Instigators' in a classic heist film throwback

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are 'The Instigators' in a classic heist film throwback
After a heist goes bad, two inept Boston crooks (played by Damon and Affleck) become uneasy partners. The Instigators is a reasonably enjoyable film that reflects an earlier cinematic era.

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NPR News: From sidewalks to the Olympics, breaking has come a long way

From sidewalks to the Olympics, breaking has come a long way
Before B-boys and B-girls were competing at the Olympics, breaking became sidewalk sensation in the 1970s and 1980s.

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NPR News: Is it OK to wear shorts in the office? We asked designer Thom Browne for advice

Is it OK to wear shorts in the office? We asked designer Thom Browne for advice
The designer, known for dressing celebs to events like the Met Gala, has advice for those willing to challenge office norms.

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NPR News: Three great fiction audiobooks

Three great fiction audiobooks
It's summer, and whether you're taking a trip – or simply staying out of the heat with the AC running – there's nothing like relaxing with a good audiobook. So in this encore episode, we are recommending three of our favorite fiction audiobooks.

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NPR News: Forgotten — and surprising — Olympic events

Forgotten — and surprising — Olympic events
Sports like skateboarding, surfing or break dancing have been added to the Olympics in recent years, but there are lots of events that have been taken out -- like hot air ballooning and arts.

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NPR News: When poor Black communities were struggling with COVID, this surgeon stepped in

When poor Black communities were struggling with COVID, this surgeon stepped in
When the pandemic hit, Dr. Ala Stanford set up shop in parking lots, churches and mosques where she provided tests and vaccines to underserved Philadelphia communities like the one she grew up in.

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NPR News: Pelosi talks power and Biden's exit from the 2024 race

Pelosi talks power and Biden's exit from the 2024 race
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about her new book The Art of Power, her rise and the role she played in Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the Presidential race.

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NPR News: 6 ways grown-ups can recreate that fresh, buzzy feeling of a new school year

6 ways grown-ups can recreate that fresh, buzzy feeling of a new school year
Refreshing ideas that harness the excitement of going back to school -- like learning new things, packing a school lunch and playing at recess -- updated for the adult version of you. 

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NPR News: Young Afghan musicians are rebuilding their art together, in Portugal

Young Afghan musicians are rebuilding their art together, in Portugal
Three years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S.

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NPR News: How the U-S is handling TV coverage of these Olympic Games

How the U-S is handling TV coverage of these Olympic Games
Stephen Thompson, host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, talks about the TV coverage of the Olympic games and the value of a good sports commentator.

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NPR News: In 'Sebastian,' a writer conceals that his sex work subject matter is about himself

In 'Sebastian,' a writer conceals that his sex work subject matter is about himself
A magazine writer has been telling his editors that his graphic short stories about a sex worker are based on interviews, but he's actually doing the work himself in the provocative film Sebastian.

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NPR News: For this brain surgeon, the operating room is 'the ultimate in mindful meditation'

For this brain surgeon, the operating room is 'the ultimate in mindful meditation'
Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.

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NPR News: Is it possible to get the sweetness of sugar along with the health benefits of fiber?

Is it possible to get the sweetness of sugar along with the health benefits of fiber?
Forget artificial sweeteners. Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a product that lets you eat sugar without absorbing all of it.

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NPR News: Colman Domingo's 'Sing Sing' is a rare empathetic prison drama

Colman Domingo's 'Sing Sing' is a rare empathetic prison drama
The moving drama Sing Sing stars Colman Domingo as the leader of a tight-knit theatre ensemble within one of the most notorious maximum-security prisons in the United States. Most of the cast are alumni of the actual program who had input on the filmmaking process. The movie showcases the ups and downs of putting on a show without being overly sentimental or cliché. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 finale: Before dragons dance, they gotta stretch

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 finale: Before dragons dance, they gotta stretch
After last week’s barn-burner (and serf-burner) of an episode, this season climax qualifies as anti-. The season ends not with a bang, but with a lot of whimpering.

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NPR News: Pickle products are taking over supermarket aisles

Pickle products are taking over supermarket aisles
Consumers have a craving for pickle-flavored products - potato chips, crackers, nuts, even hard seltzer and beer. We have some "analysis" of what's behind this dilly trend.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: An A.C. puzzle to beat the heat

Sunday Puzzle: An A.C. puzzle to beat the heat
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner John Nacy from Jefferson City, Missouri and puzzle master Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Chef Michael Rafidi's innovative Middle Eastern cuisine has made him a star

Chef Michael Rafidi's innovative Middle Eastern cuisine has made him a star
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Chef Michael Rafidi, who recently became the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef of the Year.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 3, 2024: Live at Wolf Trap with Dr. Fauci

'Wait Wait' for August 3, 2024: Live at Wolf Trap with Dr. Fauci
This week, Wait Wait is live at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts with special guest Dr. Anthony Fauci and panelists Negin Farsad, Karen Chee, and Tom Papa

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NPR News: Video game performers are on strike — and AI is the sticking point

Video game performers are on strike — and AI is the sticking point
If you're not entrenched in the world of video games, you might not realize how much real actors have to do with modern gaming. They provide everything from lines of dialogue, to portraying heroes and villains, to performing stunts – all of this bringing video games characters to life. Some of the biggest game studios rely on voice and performance capture artists, and all this adds up to big bucks. The video game industry made close to $185 billion last year. But video game performers whose human performances become computer data, are especially vulnerable to being replaced by generative AI. Which is why they're now on strike. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: M. Night Shyamalan lays his own parent 'Trap,' and it's truly bonkers

M. Night Shyamalan lays his own parent 'Trap,' and it's truly bonkers
M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Trap stars Josh Hartnett as a father attending a pop concert with his teenage daughter. But all is not as it appears. It quickly turns out that the entire concert is surrounded by police who are trying to catch a dangerous serial killer in the most difficult way possible. There is a lot going on in this bonkers movie: lots of pop songs, and lots of strange decision-making.

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NPR News: What to know about the gender controversy sweeping Olympic boxing

What to know about the gender controversy sweeping Olympic boxing
Olympic organizers are defending the participation of two boxers who failed a gender eligibility test last year. Here's what to know about the key players, conservative outcry and official response.

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NPR News: U.S. judge overturns $4.7 billion 'Sunday Ticket' judgment against the NFL

U.S. judge overturns $4.7 billion 'Sunday Ticket' judgment against the NFL
A jury had awarded $4.7 billion in damages to subscribers after it ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

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NPR News: Celebrating James Baldwin, on what would have been his 100th birthday

Celebrating James Baldwin, on what would have been his 100th birthday
One of the most influential writers to emerge during the civil rights era, Baldwin, who died in 1987, spoke to Terry Gross in 1986 about growing up in Harlem and his decision to move to France.

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NPR News: Brittany Howard on Prince, break-up songs and giving 'everything and leaving nothing'

Brittany Howard on Prince, break-up songs and giving 'everything and leaving nothing'
As a kid, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist was told repeatedly she didn't look like a lead singer. "It made me sing ... louder and perform just as hard as I could," Howard says.

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