NPR News: Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans
A memorial and jazz funeral honored 19 Black Americans, whose remains were recently repatriated from Germany where they were used for racial research in the late 1800s.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 31, 2025: Live in Boston with Jim Rice!

'Wait Wait' for May 31, 2025: Live in Boston with Jim Rice!
This week, Wait Wait is live in Boston with host Peter Sagal, special guest Jim Rice and panelists Maz Jobrani, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson!

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NPR News: Worth playing for? An NPR producer recreates 'Survivor' with friends every year

Worth playing for? An NPR producer recreates 'Survivor' with friends every year
After All Things Considered producer Mia Venkat became a fan of Survivor, she and her friend group play their own version every year.

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NPR News: Jim Rice joins us in Boston to talk the Red Sox and the Young and the Restless

Jim Rice joins us in Boston to talk the Red Sox and the Young and the Restless
This week, we're live in Boston with special guest Jim Rice and panelists Maz Jobrani, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Adam Felber

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NPR News: Remembering a Ballet Legend in Russia; a Monkey Census in Nepal

Remembering a Ballet Legend in Russia; a Monkey Census in Nepal
Russians remember the longtime artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, who died recently. Yuri Grigorovich held the position for the last three decades of the Soviet Union and staged productions that were wildly popular at home and projected soft power overseas. And in Nepal, people have complained of monkey's stealing food from their property for years. Now, the government is holding its first-ever monkey census to understand exactly how bad the problem is.

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NPR News: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought colonialism, dies at 87

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought colonialism, dies at 87
The Kenyan author championed local African languages and was imprisoned for his work. His name was often mentioned in discussions about the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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NPR News: Her parents died 9 days apart, but Sarah Silverman gets the last laugh in 'PostMortem'

Her parents died 9 days apart, but Sarah Silverman gets the last laugh in 'PostMortem'
Silverman's father and stepmother are buried under one tombstone that reads: "Janice and Donald, who loved to laugh." The loss was a starting point for Silverman's "cathartic" Netflix comedy special.

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NPR News: Hundreds of writers call for Gaza ceasefire and aid

Hundreds of writers call for Gaza ceasefire and aid
More than 300 writers from the UK and Ireland have signed a letter calling for immediate aid and a ceasefire in Gaza.

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NPR News: Want to cut through small talk? Try asking a 'magical question'

Want to cut through small talk? Try asking a 'magical question'
These creative questions are fun to answer and can help reveal people's personalities. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker shares her favorites and explains how to come up with your own.

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NPR News: Pop culture has a 'bean soup problem'

Pop culture has a 'bean soup problem'
Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners, our pal Brittany Luse has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missing important clues or misreading the film entirely - and it doesn't stop with Sinners. Today we've got an episode of the podcast It's Been A Minute that explores what this could mean for the way we engage with the world at large.

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NPR News: 'Succession' creator takes on tech -- and revolution -- in 'Mountainhead'

'Succession' creator takes on tech -- and revolution -- in 'Mountainhead'
Jesse Armstrong's new HBO film is set in a Utah retreat where four rich techno-wizards scheme while playing poker. Mountainhead is an unpredictable drama about powerful men vying for control.

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NPR News: Susan Brownmiller, whose landmark book changed attitudes on rape, dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller, whose landmark book changed attitudes on rape, dies at 90
In 1975, Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape explored pernicious cultural and legal attitudes about rape and helped debunk the long-held view that victims were partly to blame.

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NPR News: The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary this week

The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary this week
Past Spelling Bee champions reflect on the words that shaped their lives.

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NPR News: Bestselling author James Patterson on the voices that keep him up at night

Bestselling author James Patterson on the voices that keep him up at night
Patterson's books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. He says he often gets ideas for them late at night. His latest, The #1 Dad Book, offers advice for fathers.

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NPR News: Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker

Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker
Holly Gibney is back in King's thriller, Never Flinch. The Stalker follows a manipulative man. Happily ever after is evasive in Consider Yourself Kissed. Plus, new work from Tash Aw and Etgar Keret.

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NPR News: The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary this week

The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary this week
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Three generations of winners reflect on how the competition impacted their lives.

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NPR News: 'Lilo & Stitch' brings its fuzzy agent of chaos to the real world

'Lilo & Stitch' brings its fuzzy agent of chaos to the real world
The new Lilo & Stitch is mostly live-action and retells the original Disney animated film's story of two orphaned Hawaiian sisters and the chaotic alien who upends their lives. The movie deviates from the original in many ways, but the central story is a tale of sisterhood and found family with lots of rowdy chaos along the way. The cast includes Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, and Chris Sanders returns as the voice of Stitch. In honor of Toy Story's 30th anniversary, we're ranking the Pixar movies. What do you think is the best Pixar feature? Vote now! We'll talk about the results in an upcoming episode. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: Marcel Ophuls, who chronicled 20th century conflict and atrocities, dies at 97

Marcel Ophuls, who chronicled 20th century conflict and atrocities, dies at 97
"There's a relationship between attention span and morality," Ophuls said. The filmmaker commanded his audience's attention in four-plus-hour documentaries like The Sorrow and The Pity and Hôtel Terminus.

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NPR News: Brittany needs to buy a couch. Should she buy now, pay later?

Brittany needs to buy a couch. Should she buy now, pay later?
Brittany keeps looking at a new couch online, and every time she goes to buy it she sees an option to "Buy Now, Pay Later," which made her wonder...should she? Here's what she found: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases relatively easy by allowing people to pay in installments over time. But some Americans have taken to using this method for everyday items like groceries, and when BNPL service providers like Klarna partners with DoorDash so customers can "eat now, pay later"... it feels like a debt trap waiting to happen. And that's just scratching the surface. This... is Money Troubles. And for the past few weeks we've been looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes. In this final episode, NPR Life Kit's Andee Tagle and author Malcolm Harris join Brittany to get into why Buy Now, Pay Later has become so popular and how 'cheap credit' may be another lifestyle subsidy for a new generation. You can hear more of Andee's and Life Kit's reporting on Buy Now, Pay Later here.

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NPR News: 'The Last of Us' finale ends after a season's worth of table-setting

'The Last of Us' finale ends after a season's worth of table-setting
HBO's hit zombie drama spent much of its second season maneuvering Ellie and Abby together. Critic Eric Deggans says it has a pacing issue that many streaming shows share.

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NPR News: Looking to grill more veggies this Memorial Day? Try nopales

Looking to grill more veggies this Memorial Day? Try nopales
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine.

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NPR News: Is Tom Cruise the essential movie star?

Is Tom Cruise the essential movie star?
On this installment of our Cineplexity series, NPR staffers discuss the films of actor Tom Cruise and whether or not he's the quintessential movie star.

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NPR News: Iranian director Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Iranian director Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
The dissident filmmaker's thriller is a stinging critique of oppression in his home country.

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NPR News: Opinion: Cheers to a life well lived

Opinion: Cheers to a life well lived
Character actor George Wendt was known to a generation as Norm, the beleaguered, lovable everyman on the sitcom Cheers. He died this week at the age of 76.

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NPR News: Ego Nwodim talks Poker Face and how to get an SNL crowd to swear in unison

Ego Nwodim talks Poker Face and how to get an SNL crowd to swear in unison
This week, special guest Ego Nwodim joins panelists Tom Papa, Dulceé Sloan, and Hari Kondabolu

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NPR News: Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal

Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal
Shira Perlmutter's termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence.

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NPR News: Remembering Broadway composer Charles Strouse

Remembering Broadway composer Charles Strouse
Strouse, who died May 15, wrote the music for musicals like Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause, It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman, and Golden Boy. Originally broadcast in 2002.

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NPR News: In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers

In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers
By some estimates, some 90% of murders in Mexico go unpunished. But when a woman in Mexico kills an abusive partner, many of them do end up in jail convicted of "excessive use of legitimate force". Mexican singer-songwriter Vivir Quintana started looking into the issue and found compelling, tragic tales. We speak to Quintana about her new album which tells the stories of some of these women.

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NPR News: Paul Reubens steps out from behind his famous character in 'Pee-Wee as Himself'

Paul Reubens steps out from behind his famous character in 'Pee-Wee as Himself'
Before his death in 2023, Reubens filmed an HBO documentary in which he explained why he refused to be seen or interviewed as himself for the whole time Pee-Wee Herman was starring in TV and films.

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NPR News: Former Kennedy Center president refutes Trump's critique of 'bad management'

Former Kennedy Center president refutes Trump's critique of 'bad management'
"I am deeply troubled by the false allegations regarding the management of the Kennedy Center," Deborah Rutter wrote in a statement.

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NPR News: A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do

A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do
The FDA says 26 people, nine of whom were hospitalized, have gotten sick across 15 states. It is still figuring out where the cucumbers were distributed — and warning people to take extra precautions.

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NPR News: What happens when artificial intelligence quietly reshapes our lives?

What happens when artificial intelligence quietly reshapes our lives?
New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill explains how AI is being integrated into our lives, impacting education and daily decisions, and how this could define the future of privacy and human connection.

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NPR News: 'Heart Lamp' wins International Booker, with stories of India's Muslim women and girls

'Heart Lamp' wins International Booker, with stories of India's Muslim women and girls
The major writing prize awards the best fiction translated into English. Judges called Banu Mushtaq's short story collection "something genuinely new for English readers."

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NPR News: How an AI-generated summer reading list got published in major newspapers

How an AI-generated summer reading list got published in major newspapers
Newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and at least one edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, published a syndicated book list featuring made-up books by famous authors.

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NPR News: In 'Original Sin,' Jake Tapper describes a 'cover-up' of Joe Biden's decline

In 'Original Sin,' Jake Tapper describes a 'cover-up' of Joe Biden's decline
Tapper's book, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman."

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NPR News: 'The Emperor of Gladness' is a beautiful novel about hard work and found family

'The Emperor of Gladness' is a beautiful novel about hard work and found family
Ocean Vuong's sweeping new novel centers on a depressed 19-year-old college dropout who becomes the caregiver to a widow with dementia.

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NPR News: How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS

How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.

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NPR News: Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings

Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings
Young, male capuchin monkeys have started kidnapping the babies of nearby howler monkeys. Why? Maybe boredom.

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NPR News: Want to cut back on meat without going vegetarian? Then mostly meatless cooking might be right for you

Want to cut back on meat without going vegetarian? Then mostly meatless cooking might be right for you
Be prepared to be fooled. A new cookbook from America's Test Kitchen features mostly meatless recipes that taste, look and feel pretty meaty.

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NPR News: Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game

Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game
It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem. This... is Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes. Today on the show, writer Manny Fidel and journalist Danny Funt join Brittany to get into how sports betting is changing the way we watch sports, and what that means for the love of the game.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: That's HANDY

Sunday Puzzle: That's HANDY
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WSKG listener Cindy Mosqueda, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Austria wins 69th Eurovision Song Contest

Austria wins 69th Eurovision Song Contest
"Wasted Love," sung by the classically trained countertenor JJ, beat out 25 other songs for the top prize at the international competition held this year in Basel, Switzerland.

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NPR News: Need to move more? Life Kit has tips to get you started.

Need to move more? Life Kit has tips to get you started.
Looking to be more active? NPR's Life Kit gives tips for fitting in exercise into a hectic schedule and stay motivated to move with research-backed strategies.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 17, 2025: With Not My Job guests GWAR, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Gad, and more!

'Wait Wait' for May 17, 2025: With Not My Job guests GWAR, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Gad, and more!
This week, we celebrate the arrival of spring with special guests Josh Gad, Gretchen Whitmer, GWAR, Kara Jackson, and Amber Maykut!

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NPR News: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' proves that you still can't beat death

'Final Destination Bloodlines' proves that you still can't beat death
You can't beat death. That's the message of the Final Destination film franchise. Almost 15 years after the last new installment, the it's back with Final Destination Bloodlines, a movie all about the fact that you really, really, really can't beat death. It will come for you, and in fact, it may come for your whole family — in the most convoluted, bloody, gnarly ways it possibly can. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.

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NPR News: Diddy's lawyers plan to argue "mutual violence." Will that strategy work?

Diddy's lawyers plan to argue "mutual violence." Will that strategy work?
"Mutual abuse" is a term you may have heard in celebrity abuse trials - here's how to make sense of it.

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NPR News: Keita Takahashi created one of the most beloved cult video games ever

Keita Takahashi created one of the most beloved cult video games ever
Video game creator Keita Takahashi joins us to talk about how he got into designing video games and how he pitched the idea for his popular game Katamari Damacy to the folks at Namco. He also talks with us about his new game, to a T, which comes out soon. A version of this interview originally ran in April of 2024.

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NPR News: From summer blockbusters to antique auctions, check out these new podcasts

From summer blockbusters to antique auctions, check out these new podcasts
Podcast releases are in bloom this month. The NPR One team gathered a few recommendations of returning favorites and fresh releases from across public media for your playlist.

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NPR News: The streaming platform Max is getting a new name: its old name, HBO Max

The streaming platform Max is getting a new name: its old name, HBO Max
Max will become HBO Max again this summer, Warner Bros. Discovery said this week — two years after the name change that hasn't stuck. Here's what to know about the rebrand (and some others of note).

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NPR News: From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic'

From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic'
Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in How to Be Well.

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NPR News: Newly published stories show a different side of Ian Fleming and Graham Greene

Newly published stories show a different side of Ian Fleming and Graham Greene
The latest issue of "The Strand Magazine" contains rare stories by the iconic midcentury writers Ian Fleming and Graham Greene.

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NPR News: The 'Star Wars' prequels, revisiting we are

The 'Star Wars' prequels, revisiting we are
When the Star Wars prequels came out, they were polarizing for fans of George Lucas' beloved space opera. The three films - The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith – followed Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. It's been 20 years since the final prequel hit theaters, so it seems like a fitting time to reevaluate the movies. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: Treasure hunt around San Francisco ends in an unexpected place

Treasure hunt around San Francisco ends in an unexpected place
People ran around San Francisco on Tuesday looking for a 22-pound chest stuffed with $10,000 worth of treasure, after organizers of the hunt posted cryptic clues about its whereabouts on Reddit.

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NPR News: Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence'

Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence'
Ian had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s and went on to win two Grammys. A new documentary tells her life story through a combination of vintage footage and newly recorded interviews.

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NPR News: Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit

Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit
Two former dancers allege that they lived under a culture of fear and routinely performed despite injuries. Shen Yun has vehemently denied the claims.

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NPR News: The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center

The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center
A House committee has proposed boosting the budget for the Kennedy Center sixfold. It comes after President Trump said the arts center was in "disrepair."

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NPR News: Sept. 11 turns life upside down for a 'Happy Family' in Ramy Youssef's animated show

Sept. 11 turns life upside down for a 'Happy Family' in Ramy Youssef's animated show
Youssef was in fifth grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new show, #1 Happy Family USA, draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family during that tense time.

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NPR News: New designers take on the 'Black Dandy'

New designers take on the 'Black Dandy'
Fashion is often described as an individualistic pursuit. But a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York explores the influence of family on the style known as Black Dandyism.

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NPR News: The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.

The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.

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NPR News: Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with 'The Righteous Gemstones'

Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with 'The Righteous Gemstones'


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NPR News: In 'Odyssey Moscow,' an American investor details how he ended up in a Russian jail

In 'Odyssey Moscow,' an American investor details how he ended up in a Russian jail
NPR speaks with Michael Calvey, an American businessman who went from championing investments in Russia to ending up in a Moscow jail. He's written about it in a new book called "Odyssey Moscow."

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NPR News: Can OnlyFans save the music industry?

Can OnlyFans save the music industry?
Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills? This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, and even our favorite pastimes. In this episode, Brittany sits down with NPR culture reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento to get into the economic factors driving musicians to digital sex work and what that says about the music industry's dwindling middle class.

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NPR News: U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. 

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Initial fame

Sunday Puzzle: Initial fame
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WITF listener Tom Rymsza of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: When it comes to movies, how much horror is too much for kids?

When it comes to movies, how much horror is too much for kids?
In our latest installment of Cineplexity, NPR staffers discuss how much horror is too much for kids to watch in movies.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 10, 2025: With Not My Job guest Nathan Lane

'Wait Wait' for May 10, 2025: With Not My Job guest Nathan Lane
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Nathan Lane and panelists Luke Burbank, Roy Blount, Jr., and Shantira Jackson

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NPR News: Audio documentary: A woman losing her vision to HIV/AIDS shares memories with her son

Audio documentary: A woman losing her vision to HIV/AIDS shares memories with her son
Producer Vivien Schütz presents the story of Gina Velasquez, who progressively lost her vision due to an HIV/AIDS diagnosis decades ago.

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NPR News: Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions

Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions
President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.

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NPR News: Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics

Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
Pope Leo is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know so far.

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NPR News: Americans still dream about factory jobs. Can they be brought back?

Americans still dream about factory jobs. Can they be brought back?
Trump's administration said they want tariffs to boost US manufacturing, and most Americans want more factory jobs here. But what makes us nostalgic for factory work?

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NPR News: The political power of Gen Z women

The political power of Gen Z women
The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. Polling data from Gallup found that 40% of young women aged 18-29 self-describe as liberal compared to 28% of the same demographic at the beginning of the century. So what's causing a new generation of young women to move to the left? Brittany is joined by founder of the Up and Up Newsletter, Rachel Janfaza, and New York Times reporter, Claire Cain Miller. Together they discuss what we should make of the growing political gender gap between young men and young women.

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NPR News: President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.

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NPR News: A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'

A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'
When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst.

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NPR News: How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting

How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting
Casey Johnston spent years running and restricting calories. When she started weightlifting, she rebuilt muscle mass — and her relationship with her body.

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NPR News: Discovering a mom we never knew, in letters she saved from WWII soldiers

Discovering a mom we never knew, in letters she saved from WWII soldiers
My sister and I recently unearthed a forgotten box of correspondence our mom received from servicemen she'd met at Red Cross dances in Rome near the end of the war. She would have been 100 this year.

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NPR News: How a visit from actor Jon Voight led Trump to post about movie tariffs

How a visit from actor Jon Voight led Trump to post about movie tariffs
Since he announced his intention to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States, President Trump has hedged, saying he's open to meeting with industry leaders.

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NPR News: Disney's newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi

Disney's newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi
The company's theme parks and cruises make up a fast-growing section of its profits. The new park will be located on Yas Island with a number of existing attractions. 

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NPR News: States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts
A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."

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NPR News: Michelle Williams' biggest takeaway from 'Dying for Sex': Pleasure belongs to you

Michelle Williams' biggest takeaway from 'Dying for Sex': Pleasure belongs to you
Williams' FX/Hulu series follows a woman with terminal cancer who decides to pursue her own sexual pleasure. She says the show is about sex, friendship and "being scared and brave at the same time."

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NPR News: The MET Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night

The MET Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night
They did THAT. The biggest designers and celebrities showed up at the 2025 MET Gala, everyone from Rihanna to Madonna. And in this special bonus episode, Brittany and her guests break down the best and worst looks of the night. Culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Editor-In-Chief Antoine Griffith, and Brittany award the highs and lows of the night to Teyana Taylor, Rosalia, Colman Domingo, Miley Cyrus, Diana Ross, and more. Who was on top, and who was on the bottom of the list?

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NPR News: Bob Mackie

Bob Mackie
This week, it's Bob Mackie! Mackie has made a career out of dressing big personalities in kinetic, sparkling garb. His life and career were profiled in an incredible documentary late last year. Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion covers the era-defining design work he did and the extraordinary life he's lived. Mackie talks to Bullseye about his early affinity for performance outfits, marrying costumes and comedy, and getting started in the business working with old Hollywood legends.

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NPR News: 1 show, 26 characters: Sarah Snook shares the stage with herself in 'Dorian Gray'

1 show, 26 characters: Sarah Snook shares the stage with herself in 'Dorian Gray'
Snook, who played Shiv Roy on Succession, was just nominated for a Tony for playing all the characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway. "I don't know what comes after this," she says.

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NPR News: 'Tailoring Black Style': Dandyism shines at the 2025 Met Gala

'Tailoring Black Style': Dandyism shines at the 2025 Met Gala
'It's a full circle moment,' Oscar-winner costume designer Ruth E. Carter reclaims history at the 2025 Met Gala.

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NPR News: A look at the enduring legacy of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' as it turns 50

A look at the enduring legacy of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' as it turns 50
The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" has turned 50 years old. NPR looks at the film's enduring legacy and cultural influence.

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NPR News: In Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons,' marriage is far from a vacation

In Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons,' marriage is far from a vacation
Tina Fey returns to TV on the charming Netflix comedy The Four Seasons. It's about a group of couples whose friendship dynamic is rocked by their midlife crises. The impressive cast includes Colman Domingo, Will Forte, and Steve Carell. And while the jokes may not fly quite as fast as they did on 30 Rock, Fey's comedic sensibilities are written all over it. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.

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NPR News: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans
"Tonight, we're making history. (...) Thank you for making history with me," Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd.

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NPR News: Sweeping cuts hit NEA after Trump administration calls to eliminate the agency

Sweeping cuts hit NEA after Trump administration calls to eliminate the agency
Hours after the Trump administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts from next year's federal budget, hundreds of arts groups in the U.S. were told their grants were canceled.

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NPR News: Actress and 'Laugh-In' comedian Ruth Buzzi dies at 88

Actress and 'Laugh-In' comedian Ruth Buzzi dies at 88
Buzzi, who was best known for her regular appearances on the NBC variety TV show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, died on Thursday at her home in Texas.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 3, 2025: With Not My Job guest Natasha Rothwell

'Wait Wait' for May 3, 2025: With Not My Job guest Natasha Rothwell
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Natasha Rothwell and panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Hari Kondabolu

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NPR News: At San Antonio's Fiesta, Mariachi festival celebrates heritage and cultural pride

At San Antonio's Fiesta, Mariachi festival celebrates heritage and cultural pride
One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants.

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NPR News: Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66.

Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66.
The artist died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minn. on Thursday.

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NPR News: Four teens on why they like poetry

Four teens on why they like poetry
For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

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NPR News: Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave.

Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave.
Have you been feeling a little Conclave-pilled lately? Well, you're not alone. In the aftermath of of Pope Francis' passing, the world is buzzing at the eligible bachelors who could lead the Catholic Church. So what should we expect for the real-life Conclave? And why does it matter even if you're not Catholic? Brittany is joined by Jason DeRose, NPR's Religion Correspondent, Antonia Cereijido, host of the LAist's Imperfect Paradise podcast. Together they discuss how the Conclave works and what impact Pope Francis' legacy will have on the direction of a church with over 1.4 billion followers worldwide. Follow Brittany on socials @bmluse

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NPR News: Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize

Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize
The judges of the annual prize for female and nonbinary writers praised Lubrin's debut short story collection, Code Noir, for breaking "new ground in short fiction."

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NPR News: 'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires

'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires
Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.

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NPR News: George Clooney says the press has a duty to 'always question authority'

George Clooney says the press has a duty to 'always question authority'
In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.

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NPR News: Art from Indian boarding school students expressing tribal identity now on display

Art from Indian boarding school students expressing tribal identity now on display
Indian boarding schools were once used to suppress Indigenous culture in the U.S. But one Utah school encouraged students to express tribal identity, and those preserved works are now on display.

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NPR News: The TV show I'd like to live in

The TV show I'd like to live in
If you wanted to escape reality and move to a fictional TV world, where would you live? Many are dystopian hellscapes and stressful workplaces. But other TV shows are a fun hang. Today, we're talking about TV shows where we'd like to live — including Game of Thrones, Derry Girls, Parks and Recreation, and Gilligan's Island.

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