NPR News: Young Thug pleads guilty in YSL trial, will serve probation

Young Thug pleads guilty in YSL trial, will serve probation
The Atlanta rapper, who was charged with participating in criminal gang activity in what has become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history, suddenly changed his plea on Thursday.

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NPR News: What we know about the mysterious anti-Trump art popping up around the country

What we know about the mysterious anti-Trump art popping up around the country
Across the country, anti-Trump statues having been mysteriously appearing. Anonymous, guerilla art has a long history of mixing with politics.

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NPR News: It's not just D.C.: Satirical Trump statues are appearing in cities across the U.S.

It's not just D.C.: Satirical Trump statues are appearing in cities across the U.S.
Trump statues appeared next to sculptures of nude women in Portland and Philadelphia. The plaques bear the title In Honor of a Lifetime of Sexual Assault and quote Trump's Access Hollywood remarks.

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NPR News: Keri Russell returns as 'The Diplomat,' which is just as savvy in Season 2

Keri Russell returns as 'The Diplomat,' which is just as savvy in Season 2
Netflix’s The Diplomat rides a compelling line between serving up hefty slices of political and emotional drama.

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NPR News: Marriage and politics are tough negotiations in 'The Diplomat'

Marriage and politics are tough negotiations in 'The Diplomat'
In the Netflix drama The Diplomat, Keri Russell plays an ambassador who's thrust into an international incident with massive stakes. She's also sorting through a tumultuous marriage with her husband, a hotshot veteran diplomat (Rufus Sewell). The series combines the tension of Homeland with the administrative drama of The West Wing. The Diplomat just returned for a new season, so in this encore episode, we revisit our conversation about the series.

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NPR News: In 'A Real Pain,' Jewish cousins tour Poland, cracking jokes and confronting the past

In 'A Real Pain,' Jewish cousins tour Poland, cracking jokes and confronting the past
In this almost perfect little film, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin play cousins who reconnect in Poland to honor the memory of their grandmother, a Holocaust survivor.

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NPR News: Onscreen cannibalism and our hunger for love

Onscreen cannibalism and our hunger for love
For the third and final installment of our Trilogy of Terror series, host Brittany Luse turns her attention to the ultimate taboo: cannibalism. Cannibalism stories have gotten big recently: it's in The Last of Us, Society of the Snow and Yellowjackets. She's joined by NPR Arts Desk reporter Neda Ulaby to dig deeper into three cannibalism films. They break down how versatile the trope is, what it says about how we consume – and how we love.

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NPR News: Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir

Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir
Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Alex's new memoir is Brothers.

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NPR News: Poop on Pelosi's desk, a neo-Nazi tiki torch: Mysterious statues are popping up in D.C.

Poop on Pelosi's desk, a neo-Nazi tiki torch: Mysterious statues are popping up in D.C.
Two politically pointed statues have mysteriously appeared in the nation’s capital in the leadup to the election: a pile of poop on the former House speaker's desk and a hand holding a tiki torch.

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NPR News: 'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
Jay Johnston expressed regret that he “made it more difficult for the police to do their job" on Jan. 6.

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NPR News: A metro attendant saw a man needed an extra goodbye hug from his son

A metro attendant saw a man needed an extra goodbye hug from his son
On this week's "My Unsung Hero," A transit worker watched Donald Kabara and his son hug goodbye. Another hug ensued.

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NPR News: Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world

Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world
A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods.

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NPR News: How culture wars divided one small progressive church in Philadelphia

How culture wars divided one small progressive church in Philadelphia
Journalist Eliza Griswold says complaints about homophobia, white privilege and diversity are splintering progressive organizations — including one particular church. Her book is Circle of Hope.

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NPR News: Tonally inconsistent ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ is still BioWare’s best action game

Tonally inconsistent ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ is still BioWare’s best action game
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has superb combat and charismatic companions but if you're hoping for a return to the series' origins, you'll be disappointed.

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NPR News: 'Things ran hot at SNL': Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week

'Things ran hot at SNL': Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week
Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live, his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his strengths.

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NPR News: Here's one of the only places you can ride in a Filipino jeepney

Here's one of the only places you can ride in a Filipino jeepney
The popular, brightly painted minibuses are being phased out in the Philippines, but you can still tour San Francisco's Filipino Cultural District in one.

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NPR News: Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk is charged in murder-for-hire conspiracy

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk is charged in murder-for-hire conspiracy
The Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose real name is Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida on federal charges that he paid for the attempted 2022 revenge killing of rapper Quando Rondo at a gas station.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for October 26, 2024: With Not My Job guests Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe

'Wait Wait' for October 26, 2024: With Not My Job guests Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Dulcé Sloan, Not My Job guests Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Helen Hong

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NPR News: McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows, with 75 people sickened in 13 states

McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows, with 75 people sickened in 13 states
The CDC said on Friday that dozens more people have been reported sick with E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder.

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NPR News: The Billboard Hot 100's doom loop; Plus, a new kind of true crime story

The Billboard Hot 100's doom loop; Plus, a new kind of true crime story
The same songs are sitting at the top of the music charts longer than ever, and that has Brittany Luse wondering, are our listening habits stuck in a doom loop? Brittany chats with NPR music editor Stephen Thompson to get to the bottom of the top of the charts. Plus, when a daughter or sister disappears how does a family move on without closure? Host Brittany Luse is joined by Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley and and her nephew Antonio Wiley to talk about their new kind of true crime podcast, She Has A Name.

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NPR News: Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86

Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86
Jones, who began his singing career in the 1950s and was a frequent guest on the popular romantic comedy TV show, died after a battle with leukemia.

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NPR News: 'Conclave,' starring Ralph Fiennes, dramatizes the search for a new pope

'Conclave,' starring Ralph Fiennes, dramatizes the search for a new pope
The new movie "Conclave" dramatizes the search for a new Pope, as Cardinals connive and strategize and uncover secrets during their deliberations. Actor Ralph Fiennes {RAIF FINES} talks about his starring role.

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NPR News: 'Venom: The Last Dance' goos out with a bang

'Venom: The Last Dance' goos out with a bang
In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns for a third time as a sad-sack loser with an alien symbiotic life-form bonded to him. This time out, it's a buddy comedy and road movie, as the two are hunted by another race of aliens. And along the way, they meet some hippies, hit the Vegas strip, and get in a quick dance number. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: Take a movie, leave a movie: tiny 'Free Blockbuster' libraries pop up around the U.S.

Take a movie, leave a movie: tiny 'Free Blockbuster' libraries pop up around the U.S.
Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010, but a group of film buffs are bringing back nostalgia for the brand and its hard-copy movies with little "Free Blockbuster" video libraries.

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NPR News: For painter Titus Kaphar, forgiveness is 'a weight lifted off of your shoulders'

For painter Titus Kaphar, forgiveness is 'a weight lifted off of your shoulders'
Kaphar draws on his own painful relationship with his father in his film, Exhibiting Forgiveness. He says the project gave him "a sympathy for my father that I never had as a young man."

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NPR News: Filmmaker Mark Duplass on grieving the life path he didn't take

Filmmaker Mark Duplass on grieving the life path he didn't take
Filmmaker Mark Duplass draws a card from the Wild Card deck and talks about grieving for the life path he decided not to take.

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NPR News: 'Radio Diaries': American Migrant

'Radio Diaries': American Migrant
From Radio Diaries: the story of a woman who was part of one of the largest migrations in U.S. history.

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NPR News: McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak

McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak
A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a likely source of contamination.

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NPR News: After John le Carré's death, his son had the 'daunting' task to revive George Smiley

After John le Carré's death, his son had the 'daunting' task to revive George Smiley
Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picks up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the new novel, Karla's Choice.

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NPR News: An opera troupe in Taiwan is preparing a lavish performance for the gods

An opera troupe in Taiwan is preparing a lavish performance for the gods
Music is a big part of Taiwan’s culture. The island even has its own special type of opera. In one temple, a small theater troupe is preparing a special performance -- just for the gods.

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NPR News: A man remembers a high school teacher who changed his life

A man remembers a high school teacher who changed his life
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Malcolm Campbell honors his high school civics teacher, who helped him understand the true value of education.

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NPR News: 1 dead, dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

1 dead, dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died, federal health officials said.

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NPR News: We watch classic movies for the first time

We watch classic movies for the first time
We've all been there. A major movie is mentioned, you shrug, sheepishly, and someone says, "I can't believe you've never seen that!" Today, we make a dent in our own lists of classic films we somehow had not yet gotten to, including Erin Brockovich, Flower Drum Song, Enter the Dragon and Raging Bull.

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NPR News: Two runners become 1st married couple to win Detroit Free Press Marathon

Two runners become 1st married couple to win Detroit Free Press Marathon
Sydney Devore-Bowman and Andy Bowman met at a race two years ago. She encouraged him to try the Detroit half-marathon, and now they're married and have both won the full marathon.

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NPR News: University of Chicago students can borrow a real Picasso or Miro for their dorm room

University of Chicago students can borrow a real Picasso or Miro for their dorm room
College students often use posters to help spruce up their dorm or apartment. At the University of Chicago, they get in line early for the chance to borrow works by prominent artists for a year.

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NPR News: 'Somebody Somewhere' is about finding your people: Here’s how Bridget Everett found hers

'Somebody Somewhere' is about finding your people: Here’s how Bridget Everett found hers
Everett never felt like she fit in her hometown of Manhattan, Kan. After moving to New York City and developing a cabaret show, she returned to Kansas for her HBO show Somebody Somewhere.

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NPR News: For once — a true crime story that isn't focused on the killer

For once — a true crime story that isn't focused on the killer
Woman of the Hour was inspired by a real-life serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. Anna Kendrick directed and stars in the new Netflix film.

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NPR News: Some suggestions for television viewing for Halloween

Some suggestions for television viewing for Halloween
The vampire mockumentary "What We Do in the Shadows" enters its sixth and final season this week. Meanwhile, Kathryn Hahn stars as a witch trying to regain her powers in Marvel's "Agatha All Along."

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NPR News: 'Anora' is the wild rom-dramedy we didn't know we wanted

'Anora' is the wild rom-dramedy we didn't know we wanted
The new movie Anora is a dark rom-dramedy about an enterprising sex worker (Mikey Madison) who links up with a very rich and very immature young man (Mark Eydelshteyn). Their transactional encounter turns into a quickie Vegas wedding. But her new in-laws are Russian oligarchs, and they'll do everything in their power to put an end to this whirlwind romance. Anora is the latest feature from writer and director Sean Baker (The Florida Project). Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.

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NPR News: Actor Mark Duplass plays a game of Wild Card

Actor Mark Duplass plays a game of Wild Card
Actor and filmmaker Mark Duplass plays a game of Wild Card with NPR's Rachel Martin

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NPR News: Are you good at knowing when something should end? Mark Duplass is still learning

Are you good at knowing when something should end? Mark Duplass is still learning
How do you manage envy? Can you deal with things ending? Actor-writer-director-producer Mark Duplass tackles the Wild Card question.

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NPR News: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more
Inductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.

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NPR News: Japanese puppetry comes to America

Japanese puppetry comes to America
For the first time in about 30 years, a Japanese theater that uses human-sized puppets is performing across the country.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for October 19, 2024: Instant Nostalgia Edition

'Wait Wait' for October 19, 2024: Instant Nostalgia Edition
This week, Wait Wait gets deeply nostalgic for the distant past of 2024

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NPR News: Wait Wait looks back on 2024 with rose-tinted glasses

Wait Wait looks back on 2024 with rose-tinted glasses
This week, we get nostalgic for...uh...earlier this year with some of our favorite guests!

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

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Ariana Grande hosting SNL, Jimmy Buffett’s album A1A and the movie Wicked Little Letters.

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NPR News: PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids
"Severe child food poverty" is on the rise, affecting 181 million young kids. Here's how families cope when their kids are hungry and they can't afford to put 3 nutritious meals a day on the table.

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NPR News: From political change to spooky traditions, check out these new podcasts

From political change to spooky traditions, check out these new podcasts
Halloween and election night are right around the corner. Whether you're casting ballots or spells, add these public media podcast recommendations from the NPR One team to your playlist.

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NPR News: The false promise of climate havens; plus, the 'help' in horror

The false promise of climate havens; plus, the 'help' in horror
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent. Now some towns that were touted as "safe" are seeing hurricanes, floods or heat waves. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR climate solutions reporter Julia Simon and NPR culture reporter Chloe Veltman to understand misconceptions around "climate havens" and what it means to preserve culture in the face of the climate crisis. Then, Brittany continues her Trilogy of Terror series with an unexpected horror trope: scary service workers. She invites Bowdoin College English professor Aviva Briefel and Slate writer Joshua Rivera to break down how the maids, murderers, and motel workers in horror reveal different cultural anxieties about eating the rich.

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NPR News: Mitzi Gaynor, star of the big-screen musical ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93

Mitzi Gaynor, star of the big-screen musical ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor, starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of "South Pacific" and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.

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NPR News: A housemaid is suspected of killing a child in 'Clean,' a novel about class and power

A housemaid is suspected of killing a child in 'Clean,' a novel about class and power
Chilean author Alia Trabucco Zerán has written an intense novel about the kind of deep down rot that lingers, despite the most vigorous scrubbing.

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NPR News: A former inspector general shares stories of government waste, fraud and abuse

A former inspector general shares stories of government waste, fraud and abuse
As IG, Glenn Fine oversaw investigations of the mishandling of documents in the Oklahoma bombing case, the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo and corruption in the Navy. His book is Watchdogs.

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NPR News: Actor Gael Garcia Bernal talks about finding his home in the theater for 'Wild Card'

Actor Gael Garcia Bernal talks about finding his home in the theater for 'Wild Card'
Actor Gael Garcia Bernal draws a question from the Wild Card deck and talks about feeling at home in the theater.

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NPR News: Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge
Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

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NPR News: Latino voters have changed their views on abortion, research shows

Latino voters have changed their views on abortion, research shows
Research shows 62% of Latinos believe abortion should be mostly legal. That’s a big jump from 20 years ago.

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NPR News: Victoria's Secret fashion show returns following a 6-year hiatus

Victoria's Secret fashion show returns following a 6-year hiatus
Winged Victoria's Secret models will once again take the runway for the first official show since 2018.

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NPR News: ‘My losses started the day I was born’: A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home

‘My losses started the day I was born’: A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home
Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The award-winning poet talks about parenting in war and the devastation of leaving his family and friends behind.

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NPR News: Rapper MAVI on his latest album 'Shadowbox'

Rapper MAVI on his latest album 'Shadowbox'
MAVI is a rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina. In recent years, he's become one to watch. On his latest album Shadowbox his flow teems with self doubt and anxiety. The melodies and samples linger long after the record's finished. MAVI joins us on the latest episode of Bullseye to discuss the record. The themes in his albums are often filled with pain and loneliness, so get into how he's been doing lately to handle those feelings.

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NPR News: D.C. birdwatchers remember the land's history on Indigenous People’s Day

D.C. birdwatchers remember the land's history on Indigenous People’s Day
In Washington, D.C., residents celebrated Indigenous People’s Day by birdwatching on Roosevelt Island. Centuries before the island became a memorial to the president, it was home to Native Americans.

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NPR News: Modest moments become revelatory in the wry and incisive 'Shred Sisters'

Modest moments become revelatory in the wry and incisive 'Shred Sisters'
Betsy Lerner's debut novel weaves together the ordinary and the erratic to tell the story of a middle-class Jewish family whose suburban life is turned upside down by mental illness.

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NPR News: Riley Keough helps mom Lisa Marie Presley emerge from Elvis' shadow in a new memoir

Riley Keough helps mom Lisa Marie Presley emerge from Elvis' shadow in a new memoir
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. In From Here to the Great Unknown, Keough details her mother's unusual life in Graceland and beyond.

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NPR News: How one Afro-Colombian community honors their ancestry

How one Afro-Colombian community honors their ancestry
In the town of Juntas, in the city of Buenaventura, Colombia, the community gathers for Holy Week every year to celebrate the Manacillos festival, an ancestral ritual originating in the upper part of the Yurumangui River.

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NPR News: Gael García Bernal believes that nothing ends — it just transforms

Gael García Bernal believes that nothing ends — it just transforms
Gael García Bernal was basically fated to be an actor. He talks to NPR's Wild Card about being the best version of himself, how he thinks about death and what has surprised him about getting older.

Read more on NPR Category: Arts & Life October 13, 2024 at 05:00PM Blog Beauty 24/7

NPR News: Finding the right clothes when going through big life changes

Finding the right clothes when going through big life changes
Life Kit's Andee Tagle has tips on how to transition your wardrobe if you're going through life changes.

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NPR News: Need help assembling your fall wardrobe? Life Kit has tips.

Need help assembling your fall wardrobe? Life Kit has tips.
Life Kit's Andee Tagle has tips on how to transition to a wardrobe for colder weather.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for October 12, 2024: With Not My Job guest Eric Idle

'Wait Wait' for October 12, 2024: With Not My Job guest Eric Idle
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Eric Idle and panelists Eugene Cordero, Shane O'Neill, and Negin Farsad

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NPR News: ‘This outfit isn’t flattering’ 5 Common style gripes and how to fix them

‘This outfit isn’t flattering’ 5 Common style gripes and how to fix them
Do you have a tendency to criticize your personal style or your body in the dressing room? Minimize the negative self-talk with these positive and constructive mindsets from stylist Sophie Strauss.

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NPR News: 'Saturday Night' feeds on the energy, and insanity, of the first ever 'SNL' broadcast

'Saturday Night' feeds on the energy, and insanity, of the first ever 'SNL' broadcast
This expertly cast film captures the rehearsals and the logistics that lead up to opening night. Saturday Night is a nonstop joy ride — and a testament to the adage that the show must go on.

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NPR News: Is 'Saturday Night' ready for prime time?

Is 'Saturday Night' ready for prime time?
The new film Saturday Night attempts to capture the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the very first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Untried producer Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel LaBelle) and his cast of complete unknowns prepare to make television history. At the same time, network suits breathe down their necks, and just about everything that can go wrong does.

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NPR News: A stranger noticed a woman's birthmark. It saved her life

A stranger noticed a woman's birthmark. It saved her life
"My Unsung Hero" from the team at Hidden Brain tells the stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Jackie Briggs' hero approached her at a health conference in 2006.

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NPR News: Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret looks back on a year of war

Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret looks back on a year of war
Keret, who lives in Tel Aviv, reflects on the protests in Israel and the U.S. over the hostages and Gaza. The son of Holocaust survivors, he has left- and right-wing political views in his own family.

Read more on NPR Category: Arts & Life October 10, 2024 at 11:00PM Blog Beauty 24/7

NPR News: Why does it feel so weird to ride in a driverless car?

Why does it feel so weird to ride in a driverless car?
Driverless cars are expanding into more markets across the country. In San Francisco they’re already ubiquitous, but the robo-taxis' behaviors are unsettling riders.

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NPR News: We talk pop culture pumpkin spice lattes: they're basic but we love them

We talk pop culture pumpkin spice lattes: they're basic but we love them
The word "basic" often gets thrown around to describe anything that's mainstream, popular, frictionless, or otherwise inoffensive. But sometimes basic stuff is just what we crave, whether it's a binge-watch, a popular song, or a pumpkin spice latte. It's fall, so today we're talking about what we're calling... Pop Culture Pumpkin Spice Lattes.

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NPR News: Margaret Atwood remembers facing skepticism early in her career on NPR's 'Wild Card'

Margaret Atwood remembers facing skepticism early in her career on NPR's 'Wild Card'
At 84 years old, Margaret Atwood's new book Paper Boat is a collection of her poems spanning over six decades. She talked about the skepticism she faced at the beginning of her career.

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NPR News: 'Deny, deflect, delay': Jeremy Strong channels Trump's mentor in 'The Apprentice'

'Deny, deflect, delay': Jeremy Strong channels Trump's mentor in 'The Apprentice'
The Succession actor plays lawyer Roy Cohn in a new film. Strong says U.S. distributors were reluctant to pick up The Apprentice because of "repercussions from a possible Trump administration."

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NPR News: Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners

Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners
A lynx stretching in the sun, tadpoles swimming beneath lily pads and an investigator dusting a tusk for prints are among the winning images from the newest Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.

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NPR News: Colorado's overlooked Hispanic history

Colorado's overlooked Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Evidence of its Mexican roots aren't always obvious unless one knows where to look.

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NPR News: A phone on a pole is capturing the soundtrack of a street corner in San Francisco

A phone on a pole is capturing the soundtrack of a street corner in San Francisco
A San Francisco man has a new spin on surveillance technology. He uses a solar-powered android phone running the song identifier app Shazam to listen and record the music passersby are listening to.

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NPR News: Poet Laureate Ada Limon talks about her poem engraved on a NASA spaceship

Poet Laureate Ada Limon talks about her poem engraved on a NASA spaceship
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon about her poem engraved on NASA's spaceship headed 1.8 billion miles to the Jupiter moon of Europa.

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NPR News: Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos -- here's why

Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos -- here's why
The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer.

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NPR News: A surprising device is capturing the vibe of a single street corner in San Francisco

A surprising device is capturing the vibe of a single street corner in San Francisco
San Francisco software engineer Riley Walz's Bop Spotter runs the song identifier app Shazam to quietly listen in on what music passersby are listening to in the city's diverse Mission District.

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NPR News: 'Will & Harper' navigate transition and friendship in a cross-country road trip

'Will & Harper' navigate transition and friendship in a cross-country road trip
Will Ferrell and his longtime friend and former SNL writing partner Harper Steele traveled from New York to California, talking along the way about Steele coming out as a trans woman.

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NPR News: NPR wants to know: What are some of your Halloween traditions?

NPR wants to know: What are some of your Halloween traditions?
As Halloween approaches, it's time to start thinking about costumes for the upcoming festivities. But first, NPR wants to hear about your favorite unique holiday traditions.

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NPR News: In 'A Different Man', Sebastian Stan gets a new life, but misses his old one

In 'A Different Man', Sebastian Stan gets a new life, but misses his old one
The off-beat psycho dramedy A Different Man follows Edward (Sebastian Stan), an aspiring actor living with facial disfigurement. He takes an opportunity to try a new procedure and reconstruct his appearance. But then, he encounters a guy with the same condition he once had, and who lives a fun, fulfilling life. To put it mildly, Edward now has some regrets. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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NPR News: Making your own Halloween costume? We've got some tips.

Making your own Halloween costume? We've got some tips.


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NPR News: Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot'

Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot'
Margaret Atwood knows that she scares people. She opens up about that perception and also reflects on the bad advice she's received in her career and how she takes vengeance.

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NPR News: Stunning photos of a vast e-waste dumping ground — and those who make a living off it

Stunning photos of a vast e-waste dumping ground — and those who make a living off it
Three photojournalists have created an in-depth report on electronic waste — its negative and ... positive ... consequences.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for October 5, 2024: With Not My Job guest Kara Jackson

'Wait Wait' for October 5, 2024: With Not My Job guest Kara Jackson
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Kara Jackson and panelists Alzo Slade, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Scaachi Koul

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NPR News: The historic Biltmore Estate, an Asheville icon, works to recover from Helene damage

The historic Biltmore Estate, an Asheville icon, works to recover from Helene damage
The renowned North Carolina landmark and tourist attraction was slammed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The estate says parts of the entrance and farm were damaged and some animals were lost.

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NPR News: Her abuse during childhood was never validated. Then a stranger believed her

Her abuse during childhood was never validated. Then a stranger believed her
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: Nora Durkin called 311 to report abuse she said she had experienced as a child. She wasn't expecting to be taken seriously.

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NPR News: NPR goes on a real life treasure hunt

NPR goes on a real life treasure hunt
A few weeks ago, a video game designer and a musician hid treasure somewhere in the forests of the Northeastern U.S. It’s called Project Skydrop. NPR joined the hunt.

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NPR News: Brad Pitt and George Clooney are perfectly cast as two old pros in 'Wolfs'

Brad Pitt and George Clooney are perfectly cast as two old pros in 'Wolfs'
Pitt and Clooney play competing Hollywood "fixers" in this Apple TV+ film. The movie feels lazy and low-key, but these charismatic actors deftly deliver mocking silences and barbed asides.

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NPR News: The 'reddit bro' vs. the 'wife guy'; plus, Fat Bear Week!

The 'reddit bro' vs. the 'wife guy'; plus, Fat Bear Week!
Tuesday night, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off in their first debate. Host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR's national race and identity correspondent Sandhya Dirks and political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben to discuss how the candidates display competing brands of white masculinity. Then, Fat Bear Week is back! The annual March Madness-style bracket of the fattest bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park is in full swing after a rocky start. In honor of Fat Bear Week, Brittany revisits a journey through time to unpack what bears mean to us — and why they're family, friend and foe all at once.

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NPR News: Visiting the world's biggest Elvis festival in — unexpectedly — a small town in Wales

Visiting the world's biggest Elvis festival in — unexpectedly — a small town in Wales
You might expect the world’s biggest Elvis Presley festival to be in Las Vegas, or Memphis, Tenn. One small seaside town holds an annual -- and possibly the worlds biggest -- Elvis Presley festival.

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NPR News: 'Rust' movie will get world premiere 3 years after cinematographer's on-set death

'Rust' movie will get world premiere 3 years after cinematographer's on-set death
The Western will premiere at a Polish film festival next month at a screening to honor the cinematographer. Hutchins was killed in 2021 after a loaded prop gun handled by actor Alec Baldwin went off.

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NPR News: Why bananas may become one of the first casualties of the dockworkers strike

Why bananas may become one of the first casualties of the dockworkers strike
One of the first places shoppers may feel the effects of the dockworkers' strike is in the produce aisle. Hundreds of tons of bananas are stuck in transit — and they won't keep for long.

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NPR News: A beloved music producer is dying. His clients came to his home for a farewell concert

A beloved music producer is dying. His clients came to his home for a farewell concert
Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His star classical music clients, including Joshua Bell, Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk, and Lara Downes, wanted to say goodbye.

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NPR News: 'SNL' opens its 50th season with Jean Smart, Jelly Roll and a heap of politics

'SNL' opens its 50th season with Jean Smart, Jelly Roll and a heap of politics
It’ll be tricky for the writers to hit the right comic and satirical tones for the remainder of this election, but SNL has a good cast this year, with some promising new additions.

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NPR News: Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how oppression can breed oppression in ‘The Message’

Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how oppression can breed oppression in ‘The Message’
In his first nonfiction book in a decade, Coates reflects on what he learned while visiting three different places: Senegal, South Carolina and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

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NPR News: Here's who made the 2024 MacArthur Fellows list

Here's who made the 2024 MacArthur Fellows list
This year, filmmaker Sterlin Harjo, poet Jericho Brown and disability rights activist Alice Wong are among the recipients of the so-called "genius grants." Each fellow receives $800,000.

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