NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for November 30, 2024: A Cornucopia of Guests!

'Wait Wait' for November 30, 2024: A Cornucopia of Guests!
This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of incredible guests!

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NPR News: Don't throw away that turkey carcass until you try this Cajun gumbo

Don't throw away that turkey carcass until you try this Cajun gumbo
In rural Louisiana, Cajun cooks add spicy sausage to Thanksgiving leftovers for a tasty, warming gumbo.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of guests!

'Wait Wait' celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of guests!
This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of great guests!

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NPR News: Comic D.J. Demers jokes a lot about hearing loss — but won't be 'the hearing aid guy'

Comic D.J. Demers jokes a lot about hearing loss — but won't be 'the hearing aid guy'
Comedian D.J. Demers is hard-of-hearing. He's appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and America's Got Talent. He recently dropped his fourth comedy special and he's about to tour the U.S. Demers gets a lot of his material from his experiences living with a disability but doesn't let it define his act.

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NPR News: All I want for Christmas is ... help getting this song out of my head

All I want for Christmas is ... help getting this song out of my head
The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track specifically designed to banish "Jingle Bells," "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and other much-too-catchy seasonal tunes.

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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 in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer. Originally broadcast Oct. 8, 2024.

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NPR News: "Is it OK to ask about salary on the first date?" How to marry romance and finance

"Is it OK to ask about salary on the first date?" How to marry romance and finance
It's cuffing season: the time of year where the weather cools down and folks look for a warm body to cuddle up with. But we're getting into some of the less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. For the next few weeks, we're kicking off cuffing season with some of the big questions about dating in our culture right now. This week – the song "Looking for a Man in Finance" went super viral on TikTok this year, and yeah, it's fun. But does it speak to people's broader desires to find someone who's more than comfortable financially? Host Brittany Luse is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR's The Indicator, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss what people are really looking for from a man in finance... and whether dating up in class is even possible.

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NPR News: Ina Garten was ready for the luck

Ina Garten was ready for the luck
Thirteen bestselling cookbooks, a thriving food business in the Hamptons that she sold decades ago, and now her memoir "Be Ready When the Luck Happens" has hit number one on the New York Times bestseller list. None of that was in Ina Garten's plan. Her legendary career began when she was working in Washington DC as a somewhat discontented government employee, and saw an ad for a food store in the Hamptons. For this Thanksgiving, a holiday celebrating gratitude and food, we take a look at how Ina Garten built a successful business, powerful brand and happy life. 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: 36 Thanksgiving movies to feast on, recommended by Brande Victorian

36 Thanksgiving movies to feast on, recommended by Brande Victorian
NPR's A Martinez talks to journalist Brande Victorian about her favorite holiday movies. She wrote a piece for "The Hollywood Reporter" entitled: "36 Thanksgiving Movies to feast on this Season."

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NPR News: How to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a tradition 100 years in the making

How to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a tradition 100 years in the making
Macy's is promising its largest Thanksgiving Day parade yet, exactly 100 years after the tradition first started. Here's a look at what to expect and how to watch.

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NPR News: The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition

The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.

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NPR News: PHOTOS: A drone's eye view of 'foodscapes,' from cattle to soybeans to shrimp

PHOTOS: A drone's eye view of 'foodscapes,' from cattle to soybeans to shrimp
Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet:  A Photographic Journey to the World's Food.

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NPR News: A woman and her unsung hero reconnect 15 years later

A woman and her unsung hero reconnect 15 years later
A stranger helped two people stranded while moving from Maryland to Pennsylvania. They reconnected thanks to "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain.

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NPR News: Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers

Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers
People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.

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NPR News: 'Demure' is Dictionary.com's word of the year. If that's news to you, here's the backstory

'Demure' is Dictionary.com's word of the year. If that's news to you, here's the backstory
Usage of the word soared after TikToker Jools Lebron used it in her signature catchphrase "very demure, very mindful."

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NPR News: 'The Piano Lesson' was a family affair for John David and Malcolm Washington

'The Piano Lesson' was a family affair for John David and Malcolm Washington
Actor John David and director Malcolm talk about growing up with their famous father, Denzel Washington, and collaborating with their dad and sister on the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play.

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NPR News: This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love

This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.

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NPR News: A Utah seamstress makes burial 'angel gowns' to help honor the life of infants

A Utah seamstress makes burial 'angel gowns' to help honor the life of infants
Infant deaths are unimaginably difficult for families. A Utah seamstress eases the burden by sewing burial clothes — often difficult to find — sourced from donated wedding dresses.

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NPR News: 'Landman' drills into the wild West workings of today's oil industry

'Landman' drills into the wild West workings of today's oil industry
This Paramount+ series, featuring Billy Bob Thornton as a savvy veteran of the oil business, is an old-fashioned soap opera and a breezy portrait of one of the world's most influential industries.

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NPR News: 'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating

'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating
During her years as a military linguist, Bailey Williams pushed her body to extremes. Her new book is Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines.

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NPR News: Actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang opens up during a game of Wild Card

Actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang opens up during a game of Wild Card
Actor Jimmy O. Yang plays a round of Wild Card and talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about learning how to take compliments and being afraid of oceans.

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NPR News: Chuck Woolery, game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83
The affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble" later became a right-wing podcaster.

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NPR News: A photographer's devastating documentation of El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s

A photographer's devastating documentation of El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s
In Legacy of Lies, El Salvador 1981-1984, photojournalist Robert Nickelsberg documents how U.S. foreign policy fueled a violent 13-year civil war in El Salvador.

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NPR News: Jimmy O. Yang opens up about one of his deepest fears

Jimmy O. Yang opens up about one of his deepest fears
Actor Jimmy O. Yang is learning how to take compliments. On Wild Card this week, he opens up about love languages and fears.

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NPR News: Trump taps Brooke Rollins of America First Policy Institute for agriculture secretary

Trump taps Brooke Rollins of America First Policy Institute for agriculture secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brooke Rollins, head of the America First Policy Institute, to oversee the Department of Agriculture. She has a long history in conservative politics.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for November 23, 2024: With Not My Job guests Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller

'Wait Wait' for November 23, 2024: With Not My Job guests Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett and panelists Tom Papa, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Maz Jobrani

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NPR News: More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli

More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture alerted federal authorities about several illnesses in the past week.

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NPR News: 'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are lavish spectacles — but are they another Barbenheimer?

'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are lavish spectacles — but are they another Barbenheimer?
Two big-budget films are set to battle at the box office: Wicked offers a gravity-defying origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West, while Gladiator II revisits the violence of ancient Rome.

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NPR News: What arts funding might look like during Trump's second term

What arts funding might look like during Trump's second term
Many arts organizations in the U.S. receive grants from various federal agencies, but the amount the government spends on the arts can change. So what will arts funding look like in Trump's next term?

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NPR News: 'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile

'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile
Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024.

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NPR News: Volunteers bake personalized cakes for kids in foster care and shelters

Volunteers bake personalized cakes for kids in foster care and shelters
For kids in foster care or shelters, it can be hard to find moments of celebration that are just for them. Which is why volunteer bakers across the country bake personalized cakes just for them.

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NPR News: The Tyson-Paul fight had tech issues. Can streaming handle more major live events?

The Tyson-Paul fight had tech issues. Can streaming handle more major live events?
Netflix says more than 100 million people watched the fight last week, but many reported problems with the stream. What caused it? And why does streaming major live events pose such a challenge?

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NPR News: How do you solve a crime at a retirement home? Get 'A Man on the Inside'

How do you solve a crime at a retirement home? Get 'A Man on the Inside'
Michael Schur wrote for the The Office and created The Good Place. His new show for Netflix features Ted Danson as a widowed retiree who goes undercover in a retirement community.

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NPR News: 'A Man on the Inside' is one of the sweetest TV series since 'Ted Lasso'

'A Man on the Inside' is one of the sweetest TV series since 'Ted Lasso'
Ted Danson stars as a retired professor who goes undercover at a retirement community in a charming new Netflix series that's both entertaining and surprisingly philosophical.

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NPR News: Percival Everett wins the National Book Award fiction prize

Percival Everett wins the National Book Award fiction prize
Everett's novel James is a retelling of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. The prestigious literary prize also awards the best in non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people's literature.

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NPR News: What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist

What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist
In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.

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NPR News: Veteran news editor expects Trump 'to go after the press in every conceivable way'

Veteran news editor expects Trump 'to go after the press in every conceivable way'
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is "salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists." New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees.

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NPR News: How a Sabrina Carpenter song led to a priest's demotion for mishandling church funds

How a Sabrina Carpenter song led to a priest's demotion for mishandling church funds
Officials say Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was disciplined for mishandling $1.9 million in parish funds. He faced scrutiny last year for letting Carpenter film a music video at his Brooklyn church.

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NPR News: Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin tap into 'A Real Pain'

Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin tap into 'A Real Pain'
The moving dramedy A Real Pain stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as two very different cousins attempting to reconnect by going on a heritage tour of Poland. As they make their way across the country, they mourn their late grandmother, confront the fractures in their relationship, and reckon with the grief left in the wake of the Holocaust. A Real Pain was written and directed by Eisenberg. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.

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NPR News: Erykah Badu talks about her work as a doula on NPR's 'Wild Card'

Erykah Badu talks about her work as a doula on NPR's 'Wild Card'
Musician and actor Erykah Badu draws a card from the Wild Card deck and talks about her work as a doula, guiding new life into the world.

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NPR News: 'Wicked' defies gravity, if not time

'Wicked' defies gravity, if not time
The movie adaptation of Wicked brings a pop superstar and Tony winner together for career-high performances.

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NPR News: Selena Gomez says 'Emilia Pérez' won't be her last Spanish language project

Selena Gomez says 'Emilia Pérez' won't be her last Spanish language project
Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but lost her fluency around the same time she began her Hollywood career as a kid. She spent months relearning the language for her latest role as the wife of a Mexican cartel boss.

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NPR News: Jimmy O. Yang says 'Interior Chinatown' is a chance to break away from the expected

Jimmy O. Yang says 'Interior Chinatown' is a chance to break away from the expected
In his new Hulu series, Yang plays a waiter who inadvertently becomes central to a crime story. As an Asian American actor, he says he relates to the character's feeling of invisibility.

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NPR News: From Chalamet to Styles: Why are celebrity lookalike contests suddenly everywhere?

From Chalamet to Styles: Why are celebrity lookalike contests suddenly everywhere?
After Timothée Chalamet showed up at his own celebrity lookalike contest, similar events have popped up in cities across and beyond the U.S. Here's a look at the winners — and what's behind the trend.

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NPR News: Friendship becomes a powerful act of resistance in 'All We Can Imagine as Light'

Friendship becomes a powerful act of resistance in 'All We Can Imagine as Light'
This enveloping drama, which centers two women in Mumbai, is about solidarity between women, about making ends meeting, and about how a populous city can feel like the loneliest place in the world.

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NPR News: The book 'High and Rising' is about the influential hip-hop group De La Soul

The book 'High and Rising' is about the influential hip-hop group De La Soul
De La Soul brought a necessary playfulness to hip-hop in 1989, but battles with the music industry dimmed that light. Marcus J. Moore tells their story in "High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul."

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NPR News: E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states

E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states
Grimmway Farms recalled an array of its organic whole and baby carrots over concerns of an E. coli outbreak. Recalled carrots were sold at retailers such as Walmart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

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NPR News: No planes and no 'spoilers.' How one man trekked from Egypt to Japan without flying

No planes and no 'spoilers.' How one man trekked from Egypt to Japan without flying
Omar Nok is at the finish line of a 28,000-mile zig-zag route that began in February. Here's how he approached the adventure, without setting foot on a plane.

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NPR News: Musician, actor and doula Erykah Badu draws a wild card

Musician, actor and doula Erykah Badu draws a wild card
Erykah Badu is best known as a musician. But she's also an actor and doula. She joined NPR's Rachel Martin on the Wild Card podcast.

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NPR News: Erykah Badu likes chasing unreachable goals. Here's why

Erykah Badu likes chasing unreachable goals. Here's why
Erykah Badu opens up on Wild Card about wanting to live in a space shuttle, how music is the undertone to her life, and whether there's more to reality than we can see or touch.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for November 16, 2024: Live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer!

'Wait Wait' for November 16, 2024: Live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer!
This week, Wait Wait is live in Detroit with special guest Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne Roberts

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NPR News: Governor Whitmer tells us her history through nicknames

Governor Whitmer tells us her history through nicknames
This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne Roberts

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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: It's Florida, Man on Max, Young Adult audiobooks and Hot Frosty on Netflix.

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NPR News: She ran the New York City Marathon drunk. And she'd do it again

She ran the New York City Marathon drunk. And she'd do it again
Justine Huang took as much food and drinks from spectators at the New York City Marathon as she could — and has no regrets.

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NPR News: Mike Tyson was a heavyweight champ before Jake Paul was born. Tonight, they face off

Mike Tyson was a heavyweight champ before Jake Paul was born. Tonight, they face off
One is a YouTuber-turned-boxer. The other hasn't been back in the ring in nearly two decades. Tonight they'll fight in Texas.

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NPR News: Any tips on having difficult conversations during the holidays? We want to hear

Any tips on having difficult conversations during the holidays? We want to hear
The holidays are fast approaching. Some politically divisive conversations could happen after this recent presidential election. What are your tips to help navigate them?

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NPR News: Will Spotify's AI DJ make you listen longer?

Will Spotify's AI DJ make you listen longer?
The music streamer's AI DJ feature offers personalized playlists with a warm AI voice that gives context to song picks.

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NPR News: Richard Price explores second chances, and rising from the rubble in 'Lazarus Man'

Richard Price explores second chances, and rising from the rubble in 'Lazarus Man'
In Price's novel, a Harlem apartment building collapses, upending the lives of its residents, including a photographer, a funeral director and a 42-year-old man who feels he has little to live for.

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NPR News: Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most

Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most
Sometimes, the right book shows up just at the right time. Our book critic encountered two such books this week: Water, Water, by Billy Collins, and The Dog Who Followed the Moon, by James Norbury.

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NPR News: The 'Say Nothing' TV adaptation isn't a history lesson – but it's haunting nonetheless

The 'Say Nothing' TV adaptation isn't a history lesson – but it's haunting nonetheless
Patrick Radden Keefe's 2018 bestseller, Say Nothing, looked back on The Troubles in Northern Ireland — including the lives of IRA members and a decades-old unsolved murder. It has been adapted as a nine-episode FX series.

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NPR News: Even a heroic detective like 'Cross' can't save this Prime Video adaptation

Even a heroic detective like 'Cross' can't save this Prime Video adaptation
Aldis Hodge stars as the latest on-screen version of James Patterson's sharp police detective.

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NPR News: 'Say Nothing' is a valiant effort at adapting a complex history

'Say Nothing' is a valiant effort at adapting a complex history
One night in Belfast in 1972, a mother of ten was abducted from her home in front of her children and never seen again. But the new FX series Say Nothing isn't just true crime – it's part of a more complex history. Because this particular woman was kidnapped and killed by members of the Irish Republican Army during the period known as the Troubles. And decades later, one of the women involved in her disappearance still grapples with her memories and whether to tell the truth about what happened. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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NPR News: Outside: vinyl siding. Inside: a bear

Outside: vinyl siding. Inside: a bear
In Pittsburgh, entire houses have been converted into individual art installations filled with unusual objects. A new house is now open.

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NPR News: 'Orbital' by Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker Prize

'Orbital' by Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her science fiction novel Orbital. The novel follows six international astronauts as they orbit the Earth for one day of their nine-month space mission.

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NPR News: My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame
The three 1980s staples are new National Toy Hall of Fame inductees. Hess Toy Trucks, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the trampoline, and balloons were among the finalists.

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NPR News: Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just scratching the surface

Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just scratching the surface
Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a car alarm: "You can't stop thinking about it."

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NPR News: A man told 911 a bear chased him off a cliff. Weeks later, he was arrested for murder

A man told 911 a bear chased him off a cliff. Weeks later, he was arrested for murder
Authorities say Nicholas Hamlett killed a man in Tennessee in an attempt to steal his identity, and reported it to police as a bear attack. He was arrested in South Carolina after a weekslong manhunt.

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NPR News: A Marine Corps veteran expresses concerns for the military in a 2nd Trump presidency

A Marine Corps veteran expresses concerns for the military in a 2nd Trump presidency
Essayist Phil Klay says Trump tried to use the military to push his partisan agenda before, and may further erode norms around the military as he looks for those willing to "go with his whims."

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NPR News: Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81

Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81
Jamison was a dance star who led the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to new heights.

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NPR News: It was 'great relief' for Haruki Murakami to finish his latest novel

It was 'great relief' for Haruki Murakami to finish his latest novel
In the first interview about his new book The City and its Uncertain Walls, the celebrated author also talks with NPR about his age and finding beauty in isolation.

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NPR News: Karla Sofía Gascón says life as a trans woman informed her role in 'Emilia Pérez'

Karla Sofía Gascón says life as a trans woman informed her role in 'Emilia Pérez'
The new film Emilia Pérez follows a Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón) who was assigned male at birth but transitions to become her true self as a woman.

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NPR News: Can't sleep? Catch some zzzs with these songs

Can't sleep? Catch some zzzs with these songs
There are songs you want to groove to, and songs you want to pump up to. But sometimes, you just want something for the come down at the end of a long day. If you're having trouble sleeping in silence, or are just looking for some new songs to throw into your bedtime rotation, we've got you covered. In this encore episode, we are recommending three great songs that will help you fall asleep.

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NPR News: Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100

Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100
Jenkins, whose signature tune was "You'll Sing A Song," received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was known worldwide for her call-and-response songs.

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NPR News: Ann Patchett finds bits of Catholicism and America appalling: 'But I am those things'

Ann Patchett finds bits of Catholicism and America appalling: 'But I am those things'
Ann Patchett is owning her shortcomings. On Wild Card this week, she opens up about religion and the place that shaped her as much as any person did.

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NPR News: This 72-year-old retreat 'feels like another home' for Ukrainian Americans

This 72-year-old retreat 'feels like another home' for Ukrainian Americans
The Soyuzivka Ukrainian Heritage Center, a resort that sits about two and a half hours northwest of New York City, in Kerhonkson, N.Y., provides a place that "feels like another home" for thousands of Ukrainian Americans every year.

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NPR News: 'Candyman' star Tony Todd dies at 69

'Candyman' star Tony Todd dies at 69
The versatile actor had hundreds of screen credits to his name, including Platoon, The Rock and Final Destination.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for November 9, 2024: With Not My Job guest Tara Dower

'Wait Wait' for November 9, 2024: With Not My Job guest Tara Dower
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Tara Dower and panelists Peter Grosz, Negin Farsad, and Faith Salie

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NPR News: ESPN host Kirk Herbstreit's beloved game day-crashing dog, Ben, has died

ESPN host Kirk Herbstreit's beloved game day-crashing dog, Ben, has died
Ben, Kirk Herbstreit's certified emotional support animal, had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Audiences grew to love the 10-year-old golden retriever who appeared on TV with his owner.

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NPR News: Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' alert, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' alert, dies at 74
Edwards recorded the iconic AOL lines at home with a cassette recorder for $200. Little did he know, he would become the voice that welcomed millions of people to the world of email.

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NPR News: 'Juror #2' is a thorny legal thriller — and possibly Clint Eastwood's last film

'Juror #2' is a thorny legal thriller — and possibly Clint Eastwood's last film
Eastwood takes measured aim at the American justice system in a film that centers on a murder trial — and a juror who realizes he may be implicated in the crime.

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NPR News: As a 'Seasoned Professional,' Jenny Slate now finds strength in her sensitivity

As a 'Seasoned Professional,' Jenny Slate now finds strength in her sensitivity
The comic can pick up on the "micro bad mood" of whoever she's talking to. She writes about pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood in a new book of essays, Lifeform. Originally broadcast March 12, 2024.

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NPR News: "Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election

"Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election
What's surprising about Trump returning to the White House? For Brittany Luse, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, and NPR's Alana Wise there isn't much to be surprised about. Three Black women and journalists mull over how this moment is business as usual from where they sit. Then, Brittany puts the spotlight on a word that's been in the shadows in this election cycle: feminism. Vox's Constance Grady and Paper Magazine's Joan Summers join the show to discuss the state of feminism in American politics.

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NPR News: Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people in connection with singer Liam Payne's death

Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people in connection with singer Liam Payne's death
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from his Buenos Aires hotel room balcony last month.

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NPR News: Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world

Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world
With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

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NPR News: How personality trumped policy in this media election cycle

How personality trumped policy in this media election cycle
President-elect Trump has excelled at creating his own media image, from his earliest days as a real estate baron. His supporters find him entertaining and feisty, and even critics find it difficult not to talk about him.

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NPR News: 'Pedro Páramo' captures the disorientation of Juan Rulfo's timeless novel

'Pedro Páramo' captures the disorientation of Juan Rulfo's timeless novel
Netflix's film is based on a 1955 novel about a man who goes in search of the father he’d never met — only to discover that his father is dead, and the village he inhabited is haunted by ghosts.

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NPR News: Saoirse Ronan says her experience as a child actor continues to shape her work

Saoirse Ronan says her experience as a child actor continues to shape her work
Ronan credits her parents and the filmmakers she worked with as a child for keeping acting fun. She stars as a woman struggling with addiction in The Outrun and as a World War II mother in Blitz.

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NPR News: Photos: See what Election Day looked like across the country

Photos: See what Election Day looked like across the country
The final day of election season is coming to an end as polling stations around the U.S. close. See what Election Day looked like across the country.

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NPR News: Remembering superstar music producer Quincy Jones

Remembering superstar music producer Quincy Jones
The renowned arranger, composer and producer worked with countless artists, including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson. Jones died Nov. 3. Originally broadcast in 2001.

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NPR News: The hot mom rom-com phenomenon

The hot mom rom-com phenomenon
It's Election Day, but instead of focusing on politics, we decided to do something a little lighter for the occasion: we're looking at this year's hot mom rom-com boom. Host Brittany Luse is joined by New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to get a little deeper into three movies from this genre: A Family Affair, The Idea of You, and Between the Temples. They discuss how hot moms on screen have changed, but why movies like these often still feel behind the times.

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NPR News: How a stranger taught a man it's okay to accept help

How a stranger taught a man it's okay to accept help
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Brian Perkins' severe arthritis requires him to use a cane. A woman offered kind words after running into him.

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NPR News: A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones

A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones, the famed music producer who helped artists dominate popular music for half a century, has died. NPR's Walter Ray Watson described Jones' talent as one that produced music that hooked ears, warmed hearts and moved feet to dance. 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: Al Pacino says he almost turned down 'The Godfather Part II'

Al Pacino says he almost turned down 'The Godfather Part II'
Pacino says the initial script for the Godfather sequel was so bad he nearly passed on the project — until it was rewritten. The Oscar-winning actor looks back on his life in the memoir Sonny Boy.

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NPR News: In 'The Penguin' a C-list villain gets an A-list series

In 'The Penguin' a C-list villain gets an A-list series
In the HBO new series The Penguin, an unrecognizable Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobb from The Batman. This time though, the caped crusader is nowhere to be found. Instead, we've got an unexpectedly fresh take on Gotham, and a crackling turf war involving the vengeful daughter of a crime boss, played by Cristin Milioti. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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NPR News: Actress Kathryn Hahn plays a game of Wild Card

Actress Kathryn Hahn plays a game of Wild Card
Kathryn Hahn plays a game of Wild Card and talks about being nostalgic for when her kids were young and the challenges of menopause.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these words from these phonetic clues?

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these words from these phonetic clues?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays with puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WBUR listener John Byrne of Watertown, Massachusetts.

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NPR News: 'I have more say': Why Kathryn Hahn feels more powerful than ever

'I have more say': Why Kathryn Hahn feels more powerful than ever
In this week's Wild Card, Kathryn Hahn says she has more control over her choices and is not as afraid to say what she wants.

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NPR News: Jeff VanderMeer painted a grotesque picture of climate change. Now he’s back for more

Jeff VanderMeer painted a grotesque picture of climate change. Now he’s back for more
Since publishing Annihilation and the subsequent Southern Reach novels, VanderMeer has become a poster child for fiction confronting climate change. Now he’s back with a highly anticipated prequel.

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NPR News: Citing the pandemic, TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy

Citing the pandemic, TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy
The casual dining chain, which saw dozens of its U.S. restaurants close this year, said its financial woes stem from the coronavirus pandemic.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for November 2, 2024: With Not My Job guest Brian Jordan Alvarez

'Wait Wait' for November 2, 2024: With Not My Job guest Brian Jordan Alvarez
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Brian Jordan Alvarezy and panelists Brian Babylon, Emmy Blotnick, and Luke Burbank

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NPR News: I went on the new White House tour. This is what you can now see

I went on the new White House tour. This is what you can now see
About 10,000 people a week come to visit the White House. But until recently, they got a public tour that hadn’t changed in decades.

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

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend raking, listening and gaming
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Cure's Songs of a Lost World, a lawn mowing simulator video game, and fall yard work.

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