NPR News: NPR's movie critic previews Hollywood's biggest night

NPR's movie critic previews Hollywood's biggest night
It's Oscars weekend: Time to grab your ballot and mark your picks for Best Everything before Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast.

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NPR News: How the unique practices of Greenlandic kayaking are preserving the island's heritage

How the unique practices of Greenlandic kayaking are preserving the island's heritage
Kayaks were once essential to Greenland's Inuit population, who used them for hunting. Now, the kayak is a symbol of national identity.

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NPR News: Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues

Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues
The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month

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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: The film Flow, a Pete Seeger album, Deal or No Deal Island, and the documentary Sly Lives!

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NPR News: No signs of forced entry or a carbon monoxide leak in Gene Hackman's death

No signs of forced entry or a carbon monoxide leak in Gene Hackman's death
Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside a New Mexico home, as well as a dog. The door to the home was open when a maintenance worker discovered their bodies, an affidavit says.

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NPR News: Katy Perry and Gayle King are heading to space as part of an all-female Blue Origin crew

Katy Perry and Gayle King are heading to space as part of an all-female Blue Origin crew
The crew was selected by Bezos' fiancée, journalist Lauren Sánchez, who will also be on the brief suborbital flight scheduled for this spring.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' remembers Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman

'Fresh Air' remembers Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman
Hackman, who was found dead on Feb. 26, appeared in scores of films, including Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, Unforgiven, and The Royal Tenenbaums. Originally broadcast in 1999.

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NPR News: Natasha Rothwell on checking into 'The White Lotus' Thailand: 'It felt like home'

Natasha Rothwell on checking into 'The White Lotus' Thailand: 'It felt like home'
In the new season of The White Lotus, Rothwell reprises her role of spa manager Belinda, a woman "on the precipice of change" as she straddles the line between guest and staffer.

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NPR News: Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, of 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Gossip Girl' dies at 39

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, of 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Gossip Girl' dies at 39
The actress was found dead in an apartment in Manhattan on Wednesday, police said.

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NPR News: Duolingo's owl mascot is alive after all. What did it gain from faking his death?

Duolingo's owl mascot is alive after all. What did it gain from faking his death?
Duolingo's mascot faked his death to get users to do their daily lessons, and attention from pop star Dua Lipa. Here's how he masterminded it — and why one expert sees the campaign as a success.

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NPR News: Here are our favorite actors who've never been nominated for an Oscar

Here are our favorite actors who've never been nominated for an Oscar
If you ask us, Pam Grier, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac and Regina Hall are all long overdue for Oscar nominations. Here's why.

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NPR News: What women want: to embrace their inner monsters

What women want: to embrace their inner monsters
What do The Substance, Nosferatu, and Babygirl have in common? They externalize the characters' inner feelings - self-loathing, guilt, shame - in the most grotesque ways possible. Ahead of the Academy Awards, Brittany Luse sits down with IBAM producer Alexis Williams and Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris, to get into how these trending films bring women's internal monsters to life. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus content. Join NPR+ today.

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NPR News: Rhiannon Giddens is the latest artist to cancel Kennedy Center gig

Rhiannon Giddens is the latest artist to cancel Kennedy Center gig
Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens said on social media that she has moved her May concert – originally scheduled for the Kennedy Center – to a different venue in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: A snowshoe trek in the Adirondack Mountains on a classic winter day

A snowshoe trek in the Adirondack Mountains on a classic winter day
Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks on a winter day with chickadees for company

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NPR News: Inside the Murdoch family's real-life 'Succession' drama

Inside the Murdoch family's real-life 'Succession' drama
Rupert Murdoch and his oldest kids are battling over who controls his media empire when the 93-year-old dies. The Atlantic writer McKay Coppins explains the stakes and how it could change Fox News.

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NPR News: After a tragic accident, a widow faces a lifetime of what-ifs

After a tragic accident, a widow faces a lifetime of what-ifs
Live Fast won France's top literary prize in 2022. Brigitte Giraud's haunting book revisits the death of her husband in a motorcycle crash 20-odd years earlier.

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NPR News: 'Beyond the Gates' is 1st network daytime soap centering a Black family in 25 years

'Beyond the Gates' is 1st network daytime soap centering a Black family in 25 years
The hour-long show debuts on CBS Monday, focusing on a family living in a wealthy D.C. suburb. "This is not your grandmother's soap opera," says star Tamara Tunie.

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NPR News: A 10-year-old's story of family immigration that spans three continents

A 10-year-old's story of family immigration that spans three continents
A California fourth-grader's interview with her grandfather, who was forced out of Uganda before moving to the U.S., is one of our outstanding podcasts.

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NPR News: First new daytime soap on major network in 25 years to focus on wealthy Black family

First new daytime soap on major network in 25 years to focus on wealthy Black family
There hasn't been a new daytime soap opera on a major broadcast TV network in 25 years — until today. "Beyond the Gates" debuts on CBS, focusing on a Black family living in a wealthy D.C. suburb.

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NPR News: Our favorite actors who've never been nominated for an Oscar

Our favorite actors who've never been nominated for an Oscar
The standard line for awards season goes: "It's an honor just to be nominated." But when it comes to the Oscars, there's quite a long list of great performers who have never received this honor. Today, we're talking about some of our favorites who should have at least one Oscar on their mantle — including Pam Grier, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, and Regina Hall. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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NPR News: Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?

Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?
We're back with "All the Lonely People," a series diving deep into how loneliness shows up in our lives. This week: can tech cure our loneliness? Companies like Meeno (an AI relationship coaching app), Peoplehood (a platform that organizes guided group conversations), Timeleft (an app which matches strangers for dinner), and Bumble for Friends all say they want to help people make more and better connections. But do we need tech solutions to what may partially be a tech problem? Brittany sits down with Sam Pressler, who studies community and social connection at the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy, and Vauhini Vara, veteran tech reporter and author of the upcoming book Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age, to break it all down.

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NPR News: What's it like to be famous? These 13 new celebrity memoirs may clue you in

What's it like to be famous? These 13 new celebrity memoirs may clue you in
This year brings memoirs from more than a dozen famous names — from Brooke Shields and Dawn Staley to Bill Belichick and Lionel Ritchie.

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NPR News: Young, Black actors in Hollywood -- how do their careers compare to their peers?

Young, Black actors in Hollywood -- how do their careers compare to their peers?
Why is it that a list of young A-list stars contains so few Black actors?

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NPR News: Wild Card: Lessons from a dog and a flower with actress Natalie Morales

Wild Card: Lessons from a dog and a flower with actress Natalie Morales


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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 22, 2025: with Billy Porter, Mark Ronson, and more!

'Wait Wait' for February 22, 2025: with Billy Porter, Mark Ronson, and more!
This week, we celebrate one last President's Day with special guests Mark Ronson, Billy Porter, Tara Dower, John Leguizamo, and James Marsden

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NPR News: High school students describe the 'small true things' that matter in their lives

High school students describe the 'small true things' that matter in their lives
Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.

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NPR News: From the history of the banjo to the Texas oil industry, check out these new podcasts

From the history of the banjo to the Texas oil industry, check out these new podcasts
There are so many new podcasts to fall in love with this month. Test out the spark with the NPR One team's recommendations from across public media.

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NPR News: Don't call him a sociopath: Here's how Andrew Scott humanizes 'Ripley'

Don't call him a sociopath: Here's how Andrew Scott humanizes 'Ripley'
Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center evacuates due to bomb threat targeting Shen Yun

Kennedy Center evacuates due to bomb threat targeting Shen Yun
A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.

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NPR News: Rich Benjamin reflects on a family fractured by a military coup in 'Talk to Me'

Rich Benjamin reflects on a family fractured by a military coup in 'Talk to Me'
Benjamin's grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in '57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family's resilience and the lasting effects of the coup.

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NPR News: Natalie Morales knows there's no right way to be herself

Natalie Morales knows there's no right way to be herself
Actress Natalie Morales says there were many "shoulds" in her life — pressure to do the right thing — but has recently learned that there's no right way to live.

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NPR News: How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store

How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

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NPR News: First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later

First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later
Malinda Russell's A Domestic Cookbook was first published in 1866. It contains least a hundred recipes for sweets, plus recipes for shampoo and cologne – and remedies for toothaches.

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NPR News: First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later

First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later
NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on the oldest cookbook by a Black American woman – that we know of – which is out in a brand new edition this month.

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NPR News: Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer
Dr. Frasier Crane! Beast from X-Men! Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons! Our guest needs no introduction: it's Kelsey Grammer. He's an incredibly talented actor and a fascinating, complicated person. He gets into his time working on Cheers while struggling with substance abuse – and how he learned to forgive himself. Don't worry there's plenty of time for some laughs, too. He talks about the inspiration for the voice of Sideshow Bob and embraces the viral clip of him falling from a few years back.

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NPR News: As Trump takes over leadership at Kennedy Center, some protest through dance

As Trump takes over leadership at Kennedy Center, some protest through dance
President Trump and his appointees are now solely in charge of the Kennedy Center. Performers protested by dancing.

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NPR News: Tony Horwitz's widow Geraldine Brooks writes a beautiful memoir of grief

Tony Horwitz's widow Geraldine Brooks writes a beautiful memoir of grief
Horwitz died suddenly in 2019 while on a book tour. In Memorial Days, Geraldine Brooks grieves her husband — and also reflects on the life she might have lived had they not met.

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NPR News: Archivists share recordings from the Battle of Iwo Jima 80 years ago

Archivists share recordings from the Battle of Iwo Jima 80 years ago
The Library of Congress has preserved recordings from Marine Corp combat correspondents sent into the field during the battles at Iwo Jima 80 years ago. The correspondents recorded everything from "choral rituals and music in the islands of the Pacific" to interviews with soldiers and the sounds of battle.

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NPR News: We fantasy cast 'The Traitors'

We fantasy cast 'The Traitors'
The Peacock reality show The Traitors continues to be a delightful mix of treachery, foolishness, and Alan Cumming's outfits. In the United States, the cast is made up exclusively of so-called celebrities. So today on the show we're fantasy casting who we think should be on the next season of The Traitors. In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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NPR News: Paquita la del Barrio, a giant voice of Mexican heartbreak and rage, dies at 77

Paquita la del Barrio, a giant voice of Mexican heartbreak and rage, dies at 77
The ranchera and bolero singer took aim at machismo as if it were a piñata. For decades, she wrote and sang feminist anthems full of pain, rage and empowerment.

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NPR News: Some performers canceled their Kennedy Center shows. Here's why W. Kamau Bell didn't

Some performers canceled their Kennedy Center shows. Here's why W. Kamau Bell didn't
Comedian W.Kamau Bell speaks to NPR's Michel Martin about his decision to perform at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump assumed chairmanship of the organization.

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NPR News: The men's loneliness epidemic might not exist

The men's loneliness epidemic might not exist
We're back with "All the Lonely People," a series diving deep into how loneliness shows up in our lives. This week: is the men's loneliness epidemic overblown? There's been a lot more attention on loneliness in the past few years, with special attention on men's loneliness. And some men definitely are lonely: according to a recent Pew survey, 16% of men say they're lonely all or most of the time. But so are 15% of women. So why are we so concerned about men? What launched the narrative about men's particular loneliness? And if the problems men are having don't boil down to loneliness, what do they boil down to? Brittany is joined by Vox senior reporter Allie Volpe and Harris Sockel, writer and content lead at Medium, to break it all down.

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NPR News: Wild Card talks to comedian Ronny Chieng, who 'Loves To Hate It'

Wild Card talks to comedian Ronny Chieng, who 'Loves To Hate It'


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NPR News: The authors of a new book explain pseudoscientific conspiracies, and why we love them

The authors of a new book explain pseudoscientific conspiracies, and why we love them
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen, authors of "Pseudoscience," about why people want to believe in things like Bigfoot, palm reading, and spontaneous human combustion.

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NPR News: January 6th ... the board game?

January 6th ... the board game?
Fight for America! is a new art installation about democracy that invites audiences to play a war game — battling over the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 15, 2025: Live in Richmond with GWAR

'Wait Wait' for February 15, 2025: Live in Richmond with GWAR
This week, Wait Wait is live in Richmond, Virginia with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson, This week's show was recorded in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson, Not My Job guest Vanessa Bayer and panelists Shantira Jackson, Rachel Feinstein, and Peter Grosz Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Chioke This Time The Great Syrup and Avocado War; Anti-Trailer Crackdown; Lucy Gets Loose Panel Questions A Delicious Proposal Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about things turning green, only one of which is true. Not My Job: Vanessa Bayer celebrates SNL's 50th by answering questions about other golden anniversaries Actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer was added to the cast of SNL in 2010 and stayed there for 7 years. Now, she's part of the comedy institution's 50th anniversary celebration. She may be a part of SNL history, but can she answer our questions about other things turning 50? Panel Questions High January; New York Times Finds Unexpected Paradise on Earth Limericks Chioke I'Anson reads three news-related limericks: Chunky Monkey Cheeks; Starbucks Spelling Test; Rope A Dope Hero Lightning Fill In The Blank All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else Predictions Our panelists predict, now that we know Lucy couldn't run well, what will we learn she was good at?special guests GWAR and panelists Adam Burke, Alzo Slade, and Negin Farsad

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NPR News: Woman drops suit accusing Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13

Woman drops suit accusing Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13
The suit was initially filed in October, claiming that the woman was lured by a limousine driver outside the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and assaulted by the two rappers at an after-party.

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NPR News: Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing

Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.

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NPR News: Did a whale swallow a kayaker? The truth behind the viral video

Did a whale swallow a kayaker? The truth behind the viral video
A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't have swallowed him even if it wanted to.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of 'SNL' with interviews from the archives

'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of 'SNL' with interviews from the archives
Dan Aykroyd shares the inspiration for the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel remembers working with Gilda Radner. Al Franken recalls a sketch that got pulled. Jon Lovitz talks about master thespian.

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NPR News: This long-buried 1999 film offers a new chance to see James Earl Jones

This long-buried 1999 film offers a new chance to see James Earl Jones
There are many reasons to seek out Charles Burnett's long-buried 1999 film, but perhaps primary among them: The rare chance to see Lynn Redgrave, Margot Kidder and James Earl Jones share the screen.

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NPR News: 'The White Lotus' lands in Thailand for its most soul-searching season yet

'The White Lotus' lands in Thailand for its most soul-searching season yet
Though less effervescent than past, The White Lotus Season 3 serves up plenty of financial secrets, dark family histories and kinky hijinks as it shoves its characters out of their comfort zone.

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NPR News: 'Nickel Boys' director RaMell Ross says the South 'makes you question what time is'

'Nickel Boys' director RaMell Ross says the South 'makes you question what time is'
Ross' Oscar-nominated film centers on two young Black men attempting to survive a brutal Florida reformatory school in the 1960s. He says he's sees the rural South as a "meaning-making space."

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NPR News: Duolingo's owl mascot is a social media sensation. So why did they kill him off?

Duolingo's owl mascot is a social media sensation. So why did they kill him off?
Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next?

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NPR News: A hidden Picasso painting from the early Blue Period is revealed by new technology

A hidden Picasso painting from the early Blue Period is revealed by new technology
Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.

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NPR News: Chocolate lovers feel the price pinch this Valentine's Day

Chocolate lovers feel the price pinch this Valentine's Day
Another cocoa harvest in West Africa has come up short, leading to the worst deficit in decades. That means higher prices for chocolate makers and for shoppers.

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NPR News: The creator of 'Peanuts' died 25 years ago. His creation remains popular

The creator of 'Peanuts' died 25 years ago. His creation remains popular
It's been 25 years since Peanuts creator Charles Schulz died. He drew Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends for 50 years before his death, and they still remain very popular.

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NPR News: The Kennedy Center's history was, until now, marked by cooperation and independence

The Kennedy Center's history was, until now, marked by cooperation and independence
Proposed in 1955 by President Dwight Eisenhower and championed by the arts enthusiast whose name it would ultimately bear, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a storied history.

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NPR News: Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe's recalled over botulism risk

Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe's recalled over botulism risk
The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.

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NPR News: 'The truth hurts': Sebastian Stan reflects on playing Trump in 'The Apprentice'

'The truth hurts': Sebastian Stan reflects on playing Trump in 'The Apprentice'
Stan's up for an Oscar for his portrayal of the president early in his career, when Roy Cohn was his lawyer and mentor. Stan says Cohn schooled Trump in "denying reality and reshaping the truth."

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NPR News: What was your worst Valentine's Day gift fail? NPR wants to hear all about it

What was your worst Valentine's Day gift fail? NPR wants to hear all about it 
Here's your chance to tell us about grand romantic gestures on Valentine's Day that fell flat.

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NPR News: A stranger stepped in to help when a woman's 7 year old was hit by a truck

A stranger stepped in to help when a woman's 7 year old was hit by a truck
When Melissa's 7-year-old son was hit by a truck while riding his bike, a woman across the street ran over to help.

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NPR News: Rich Benjamin's new memoir 'Talk To Me' details his family's story

Rich Benjamin's new memoir 'Talk To Me' details his family's story
In his new memoir "Talk To Me," author Rich Benjamin details his family's story, including that of his grandfather, Daniel Fignolé, a Haitian president who was ousted in a coup in 1957.

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NPR News: The acute loneliness of moms

The acute loneliness of moms
We're launching a series called "All the Lonely People," diving deep into how loneliness shows up in our lives and how our culture shapes it. This week, why are moms so acutely lonely? Brittany hears from her listeners, and from the experts: Jessica Grose, New York Times opinion writer and author of the book Screaming on the Inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood, and parental burnout researcher at the Ohio State University, Kate Gawlik. They discuss what mom loneliness has to do with airplanes, lobotomies, and Tik Tok - and what we can do to help alleviate mom loneliness.

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NPR News: The best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials... so far

The best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials... so far
At a time when every fresh news alert seems to deliver a new seismic jolt about the world – the ads featured in this year's Super Bowl mostly touch on safe subjects we traditionally expect in Big Game commercials: Nostalgia. Comedy. Celebrities. Patriotism. And poignant humanism.

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NPR News: Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92

Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92
Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.

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NPR News: 'Backed Up' podcast takes a closer look at Cincinnati's complex sewer system

'Backed Up' podcast takes a closer look at Cincinnati's complex sewer system
From Cincinnati Public Radio comes the podcast 'Backed Up,' which demystifies our complex sewer system and tells the stories of the people suffering under decades of mismanagement.

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NPR News: This Kansas City Chiefs player's Super Bowl outfit carries special meaning

This Kansas City Chiefs player's Super Bowl outfit carries special meaning
Many of the players in Sunday's Super Bowl will arrive at the stadium dressed to the nines. But one — Kansas City wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins — will be wearing something extra special.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 8, 2025: With Not My Job guest Vanessa Bayer

'Wait Wait' for February 8, 2025: With Not My Job guest Vanessa Bayer
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, special guest Vanessa Bayer and panelists Peter Grosz, Rachel Feinstein, and Shantira Jackson

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

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and gaming
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chef John Mitzewich, Star Trek, the return of baseball and the videogame Teardown.

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NPR News: A family endures a dictatorship in the Oscar-nominated 'I'm Still Here'

A family endures a dictatorship in the Oscar-nominated 'I'm Still Here'
A Brazilian family is rocked when the father disappears following a military coup. I'm Still Here tells the heroic true story of a wife and mother who steers her family through the rapids of tyranny.

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NPR News: The 2025 Super Bowl guide: When is it, who's performing at halftime and how to watch

The 2025 Super Bowl guide: When is it, who's performing at halftime and how to watch
From the football field to the halftime stage, here's what to know about the storylines and stakes before Super Bowl 59 kicks off on Sunday.

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NPR News: Here's a Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?

Here's a Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?
There is one economic riddle ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?

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NPR News: Bone appétit! Dog treats from lab-grown meat are hitting the U.K. market

Bone appétit! Dog treats from lab-grown meat are hitting the U.K. market
Experts say a fifth of U.K. meat consumption is by pets, not people. If Fido eats lab-grown meat, they say, it could cut the country's carbon footprint.

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NPR News: Today's local history makers: We want to hear who is making Black history near you

Today's local history makers: We want to hear who is making Black history near you
It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.

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NPR News: Even now, Ke Huy Quan doesn't feel good enough — but that narrative is changing

Even now, Ke Huy Quan doesn't feel good enough — but that narrative is changing
The Everything, Everywhere, All at Once star says the day after he won his Oscar for the role, he woke up thinking, "Was that all a dream?"

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NPR News: An estranged son returns as a daughter in Norman Lear's family comedy 'Clean Slate'

An estranged son returns as a daughter in Norman Lear's family comedy 'Clean Slate'
A new show from the late All in the Family producer centers on an Alabama widower and his trans daughter. Clean Slate delivers laughs and tenderness, courtesy of stars George Wallace and Laverne Cox.

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NPR News: With egg prices climbing, here are some cheaper — and delicious — alternatives

With egg prices climbing, here are some cheaper — and delicious — alternatives
D.C.-based chef Leah Curran Moon shares some ideas for a few egg substitutes that won't break the bank.

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NPR News: Waffle House is passing along the sky high cost of eggs to diners

Waffle House is passing along the sky high cost of eggs to diners
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And there may be no relief in sight

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NPR News: Families buy more sugary cereal if advertising targets kids, not adults

Families buy more sugary cereal if advertising targets kids, not adults
One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.

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NPR News: Ariana Grande says 'Wicked' was a gift — and is proud to be in the 'beautiful coven'

Ariana Grande says 'Wicked' was a gift — and is proud to be in the 'beautiful coven'
As a kid, Grande loved singing karaoke with her family. "I looked up to Whitney and Mariah and Celine endlessly," she says. "I think that's a large part of the reason why I learned to sing."

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NPR News: Sometimes, you just need to take a break and watch a guy unclog a drain

Sometimes, you just need to take a break and watch a guy unclog a drain
The world is full of unsolvable problems and it's nice to see something get fixed. Millions of us are turning to YouTube to watch people unclog drains, deep clean rugs, and do other satisfying tasks.

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NPR News: Neil Gaiman's former nanny files rape, human trafficking lawsuit

Neil Gaiman's former nanny files rape, human trafficking lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Gaiman coerced sexual services from his former live-in nanny, and that Palmer "knowingly benefited" from Gaiman's actions.

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NPR News: Highlights from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Highlights from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
A thrilling debut from a writer on The Bear, a timely doc about the wave of book bans across America, and a bizarre-o horror comedy starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco. We watched many films at the Sundance Film Festival. – and we're recommending some of the best things we saw this year. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: 'I wanted to buy her time': A mother looks back on her daughter's terminal cancer

'I wanted to buy her time': A mother looks back on her daughter's terminal cancer
Sarah Wildman's daughter Orli died at age 14. "She would sometimes ask me, 'What do you think I did to deserve this?' And of course, that's not an answerable question," Wildman says.

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NPR News: Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read

Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read
Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever. There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And last month, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for reading, which led to a larger online discourse about how to approach books again. Brittany is joined by Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.

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NPR News: Before they were 2025 Grammy Award winners, they were Tiny Desk performers

Before they were 2025 Grammy Award winners, they were Tiny Desk performers
Many of the major winners who picked up trophies on music's biggest night have graced the Tiny Desk. Watch their performances here.

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NPR News: Photos: See all the red carpet looks from the 67th Grammy Awards

Photos: See all the red carpet looks from the 67th Grammy Awards
Celebrating its 67th year, the 2025 Grammy Awards are here! See some of tonight's most memorable looks.

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NPR News: Actor and Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg plays a game of Wild Card

Actor and Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg plays a game of Wild Card


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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Hidden human body sentences

Sunday Puzzle: Hidden human body sentences
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Lauren Cusitello of San Diego, Cali.

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NPR News: Did your date give you 'the ick'? Here's the science behind the feeling

Did your date give you 'the ick'? Here's the science behind the feeling
You know that feeling when someone you're dating does this one thing that you just can't look past? Here's what scientists say about why we react this way and whether the feeling is reversible.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 01, 2025: With Not My Job guest Amber Maykut

'Wait Wait' for February 01, 2025: With Not My Job guest Amber Maykut
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Amber Maykut and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Adam Felber, and Rekha Shankar

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