NPR News: Trump likes to give deadlines — but what does 'time' even mean?

Trump likes to give deadlines — but what does 'time' even mean?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bhaskar Pant, an expert in intercultural communication and Executive Director of MIT Professional Education, about how different cultures perceive time.

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NPR News: Sex and murder are everywhere in 'The Hunting Wives'

Sex and murder are everywhere in 'The Hunting Wives'
The Netflix series The Hunting Wives is a soapy murder mystery full of nudity and intrigue, about a group of Texas women who are up to no good. It stars Brittany Snow as a woman who follows her husband from the East Coast to Texas for a job working for a rich businessman and budding politician (Dermot Mulroney). Sophie is immediately enchanted by his sultry wife, played by Malin Åkerman. If you always thought Desperate Housewives would be better if more of the housewives were having sex with each other, this might just be the show for you.

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NPR News: England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero

England's Birmingham bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, its homegrown heavy metal hero
Fans and relatives of the late Ozzy Osbourne converged to pay their final respects to metal star in his home city.

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NPR News: Comedian Aparna Nancherla on middle-age rage

Comedian Aparna Nancherla on middle-age rage
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about how her rage is manifesting in middle age.

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NPR News: Does Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle 'great jeans' campaign mark a shift for ads?

Does Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle 'great jeans' campaign mark a shift for ads?
American Eagle's ad campaign featuring the 27-year-old star captured the internet's attention. An advertising expert says that means it worked and may signal a shift away from more inclusive ads.

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NPR News: 'Buckingham Nicks,' a commercial flop-turned-collector's dream, will be reissued

'Buckingham Nicks,' a commercial flop-turned-collector's dream, will be reissued
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks recorded an album as a duo before joining Fleetwood Mac. It wasn't a hit in 1973. But after much anticipation, it's due to get its first reissue in September.

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NPR News: Will the Kennedy Center become the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?

Will the Kennedy Center become the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
The GOP bill is called the "Make Entertainment Great Again Act," but it focuses on one particular venue: the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Significant obstacles stand in the way.

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NPR News: With 'WTF' ending, podcaster Marc Maron still wants to talk, but outside the studio

With 'WTF' ending, podcaster Marc Maron still wants to talk, but outside the studio
As Maron winds down his podcast, he reflects on what he'll miss most. "These conversations [on WTF] are very real conversations for me ... and that is kind of nourishing for the spirit and the soul."

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NPR News: Eugenio Derbez

Eugenio Derbez
Eugenio Derbez has arguably earned the title of most successful comedy actor in Latin America. And in 2013, his film Instructions Not Included helped make him a star here in the United States. These days you can catch Eugenio in the show Acapulco, which is entering its fourth and final season on Apple TV +. Eugenio joins us to talk about the new season of the show, making the jump from being a movie star in Mexico to a movie star in the U.S. and much more!

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NPR News: Where things stand two years after the Hollywood actors and writers strike

Where things stand two years after the Hollywood actors and writers strike
Two years ago, writers and actors in Hollywood were on strike. They say the deals they reached have been useful. But with less production these days, there are fewer jobs to go around.

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NPR News: An iconic Los Angeles restaurant is closing its doors

An iconic Los Angeles restaurant is closing its doors
Cole's French Dip -- the oldest continually operating restaurant and bar in Los Angeles -- is closing. Customers are mourning the restaurant and its "classic Hollywood feeling."

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NPR News: 'There you are': How Mariska Hargitay sought out the truth behind her bombshell mom

'There you are': How Mariska Hargitay sought out the truth behind her bombshell mom
The Law & Order: SVU actor was 3 years old in 1967 when her movie star mom, Jayne Mansfield, died in a car crash. Hargitay's new documentary My Mom Jayne explores her mother's identity, and her own.

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NPR News: Teen artists portrayed their lives — some adults didn't want to see the full picture

Teen artists portrayed their lives — some adults didn't want to see the full picture
"What is it like to be a teen right now?" Young artists explored that question for two different exhibitions of their work this summer. But on the National Mall, their work was deemed too political.

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NPR News: How do you find a good restaurant these days?

How do you find a good restaurant these days?
What are you looking for when you're picking a place to eat? And how do you find it? Michelin stars or TikTok? You've heard them referenced on The Bear and maybe even looked out for them when deciding your next meal: Michelin stars. The prestigious one to three star rating system awarded to the best of the best in dining. But Americans are expected to spend 7% less on eating out this summer, and as menu prices increase, Brittany wonders: what really gets people into a restaurant these days? This is... Food for Thought. And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture. Brittany talks with reporter and video host for The Times' Food section and New York Times Cooking, Priya Krishna, and Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena, to find out.

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NPR News: In "Oh, Hi," Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon find the humor in misery

In "Oh, Hi," Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon find the humor in misery
Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon say the line between love and horror is a thing one.

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NPR News: This was the week that comedy pushed back

This was the week that comedy pushed back
South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 26, 2025: With Not My Job guest Laufey!

'Wait Wait' for July 26, 2025: With Not My Job guest Laufey!


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Laufey and panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Adam Burke

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NPR News: Laufey talks being a twin and having the voice of a middle-aged divorcée

Laufey talks being a twin and having the voice of a middle-aged divorcée
This week, special guest Laufey joins panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Peter Grosz, and Adam Burke

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NPR News: Has the Billboard Hot 100 caught the Holy Ghost?

Has the Billboard Hot 100 caught the Holy Ghost?
Brittany dives into the economy behind Christian contemporary music

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NPR News: 'Outrageous' dramatizes the lives of the Mitford sisters

'Outrageous' dramatizes the lives of the Mitford sisters
The six British sisters are the subject of a new Britbox series. In 1989, Jessica Mitford talked with Terry Gross about her relationship with the Communist Party and her book about the death industry.

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: My friend says ugly things about her body and it makes me anxious

Dear Life Kit: My friend says ugly things about her body and it makes me anxious
Body-acceptance advocate Katie Sturino and Ronald Young Jr., host of the podcast Weight for It, answer listener questions about body image, weight loss drugs and bullying.

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NPR News: Why the midlife crisis for Millennials looks different from elder generations

Why the midlife crisis for Millennials looks different from elder generations
Many Millennials are either already in their 40s or about to enter a new decade of life. Are they having a midlife crisis, and if so, does that look like it has for generations past?

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NPR News: Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
According to the Clearwater Police and Fire departments, Terry Bollea died Thursday morning after a cardiac arrest.

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NPR News: Our favorite YouTube channels

Our favorite YouTube channels
Today we're recommending a few of our favorite YouTube channels. These are the ones we find ourselves returning to again and again on subjects including board games, culinary history, silly tasks, celebrity interviews, urbanism — and ear gunk. 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: Why ending 'The Late Show' is a Paramount error

Why ending 'The Late Show' is a Paramount error
CBS canceled Stephen Colbert's late night show last week. By not appreciating, defending and nurturing The Late Show Paramount is muzzling its best voices, and diluting its own broadcast future.

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NPR News: 'Sorry, Baby' writer Eva Victor: 'I tried to create a film that I feel like I needed'

'Sorry, Baby' writer Eva Victor: 'I tried to create a film that I feel like I needed'
Sorry, Baby follows a professor's life before and after a sexual assault. Writer-director Eva Victor talks to Morning Edition about telling the story through comedy

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NPR News: What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows

What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows
Roland Reisley is the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the Usonian home designed by the famed architect. Even after 73 years, he told NPR, he still marvels at the beauty of the home.

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NPR News: Is Christianity cool again?

Is Christianity cool again?
For the first time, multiple Christian musicians are charting on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time — and staying there for weeks. Has the mainstream found God? Brittany talks with University of Michigan-Dearborn Professor Emerita Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion dollar machine behind the Christian Contemporary Music genre — who gets shut out, and why this holy conquering on the charts has the potential to impact your listening habits.

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NPR News: Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76
Known as the 'Prince of Darkness,' the lead singer of the massively influential rock band Black Sabbath, Osbourne reached another generation via the MTV reality show The Osbournes in the early 2000s.

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NPR News: Leslie Uggams looks back on decades in show business

Leslie Uggams looks back on decades in show business
Uggams performed in Beulah, Hallelujah Baby, Roots, Empire, American Fiction and the Deadpool films. She was the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. At 82, she's appearing in The Gilded Age.

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NPR News: New book 'Together in Manzanar' reveals life inside WWII Japanese internment camp

New book 'Together in Manzanar' reveals life inside WWII Japanese internment camp
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Tracy Slater, author of "Together in Manzanar," which tells the true story of a family of mixed heritage sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

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NPR News: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' gets hooked on nostalgia

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' gets hooked on nostalgia
In the original I Know What You Did Last Summer, some very '90s teenagers are targeted by a killer clad in fisherman's garb and armed with a hook. Nearly 30 years later, a new sequel fires up a very similar plot. The movie includes a new group of young people — including Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline — and a few key survivors from the first go-'round (Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.) But does it live up to the legacy of the original? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' star, has died at the age of 54

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' star, has died at the age of 54
The actor and Grammy Award winner died in a drowning accident Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica.

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NPR News: Beyond polo shirts and presidents, Martha's Vineyard has an indigenous past and present

Beyond polo shirts and presidents, Martha's Vineyard has an indigenous past and present
In Nothing More of This Land, Aquinnah Wampanoag writer Joseph Lee takes readers past the celebrity summer scene and into the heart of Noepe, the name his people have called the island for centuries.

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NPR News: In search of a safe place to cry...

In search of a safe place to cry...
What comes to mind when you think of third spaces? A place to be in community that's not a bar or a club? Try a diner... For New York Times writer and author, Erik Piepenburg, diners were and still are institutions for the LGBTQ+ community. In his book, Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights, and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants, Erik goes on a culinary tour of America to uncover why they've become such unique spaces. This is... Food for Thought. And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture. Today, Erik joins Brittany to dive into the golden age of gay restaurants and how diners have been unsung staples of gay placemaking.

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NPR News: Adam Aleksic discusses 'Algospeak' and how social media is changing how we talk

Adam Aleksic discusses 'Algospeak' and how social media is changing how we talk
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Adam Aleksic about his new book, "Algospeak," which looks at how algorithms and online creators are affecting the way people speak offline.

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NPR News: Jane Austen fans mark 250 years since the writer's birth with a wave of parties

Jane Austen fans mark 250 years since the writer's birth with a wave of parties
Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing.

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NPR News: Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat — but still prefer human interaction

Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat — but still prefer human interaction
A new report from the group Common Sense Media shows teens are experimenting with AI "companions" designed to provide deep conversations and advice.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: World capitals

Sunday Puzzle: World capitals
NPR's Adrian Ma plays the puzzle with North Country Public Radio listener Sarah Baldwin and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Kiss cam incident at Coldplay concert highlights the technology's awkward history

Kiss cam incident at Coldplay concert highlights the technology's awkward history
A couple embarrassed to be caught on the big screen cuddling at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts this week sent the Internet into a frenzy. It's not the first time kiss cams have caused mishaps at stadium events.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 19, 2025: With Not My Job guest James Gunn

'Wait Wait' for July 19, 2025: With Not My Job guest James Gunn


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest James Gunn and panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Bobcat Goldthwait

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NPR News: Is the 'Gen Z stare' just a call to look inwards?

Is the 'Gen Z stare' just a call to look inwards?
This week's discourse has revolved around the so-called "Gen Z stare" in professional and retail environments. But what are people really talking about?

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NPR News: Botox and fillers are increasingly popular. How do we talk about them?

Botox and fillers are increasingly popular. How do we talk about them?
Some call the rise of Botox, fillers and plastic surgery "aesthetic inflation." How do we talk about their effects without being rude?

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NPR News: You'll find a gripping new internet thriller in the 'Cloud'

You'll find a gripping new internet thriller in the 'Cloud'
The internet and its discontents run wild in a new film by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a prolifically offbeat Japanese filmmaker who's spent the last four decades putting subversive spins on traditional genres.

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NPR News: Here are some of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites

Here are some of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites
Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency.

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NPR News: 'Eddington' goes back to 2020, but its vision is blurry

'Eddington' goes back to 2020, but its vision is blurry
Eddington plunges us back into that familiarly distressing time of the early days of the pandemic. Directed by Ari Aster (Hereditary and Midsommar) Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star as political rivals in a small southwest town. Their conflict collides with the news of George Floyd's murder, which brings tensions to a full-on boil for the whole community. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: CBS will end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year

CBS will end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year
Colbert confirmed the cancellation during a show taping on Thursday. CBS said the move was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night."

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NPR News: How did Condé Nast go from dominance to decline? A new book explains

How did Condé Nast go from dominance to decline? A new book explains
For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing.

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NPR News: Marc Maron on why it's time for his 'WTF' podcast to end

Marc Maron on why it's time for his 'WTF' podcast to end
Marc Maron is proud of his run as host of his podcast, WTF. And because of that, he's bringing it to a close. He wants to avoid it becoming just another show "feeding the garbage bin of content."

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NPR News: Ari Aster's 'Eddington' takes the tension of the pandemic to a violent end

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' takes the tension of the pandemic to a violent end
In pandemic-era New Mexico, a sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and a mayor (Pedro Pascal) face off against one another, and their differences boil over into chaos.

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NPR News: 'KPop Demon Hunters' is a viral smash that crushes the songs

'KPop Demon Hunters' is a viral smash that crushes the songs
The Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters is a phenomenon, with a soundtrack that's climbing the Billboard charts, and a fandom rivaling that of just about any K-pop idol. The film is loads of fun, it's packed with some of the catchiest bangers you'll hear all summer. It's about a superstar girl group called HUNTR/X, who also keeps busy protecting humanity against an army of demons. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture 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: What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows

What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows
Tucked into the woods of Pleasantville, N.Y., lies Usonia — a cooperative community created in part by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. One resident is 101 years old.

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NPR News: This squirting cucumber uses ballistics to spread its seeds far and wide

This squirting cucumber uses ballistics to spread its seeds far and wide
The squirting cucumber doesn't get its name for nothing. And it's why her supervisor, who studies biomechanics, was so excited about them. Gorges searched for the plant on YouTube, and turned up this David Attenborough video.

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NPR News: 5 takeaways from the 2025 Emmy nominations

5 takeaways from the 2025 Emmy nominations
Apple TV+ must be happy about how many nominations they've raked in this year for hit shows including Severance and The Studio, NPR critic Linda Holmes says.

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NPR News: Stacey Abrams warns of autocracy and voter suppression, doesn't rule out another run

Stacey Abrams warns of autocracy and voter suppression, doesn't rule out another run
Abrams isn't running for office — but she's not ruling it out, either. "Politics is a tool ... for getting good done, but it's not the only one." Her new thriller is Coded Justice.

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NPR News: Where to start? This week's new releases are an all-you-can-read buffet

Where to start? This week's new releases are an all-you-can-read buffet
This week, new horror from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a funny college do-over from Jeneva Rose, and autofiction from Hannah Pittard. Plus, stories about the American South, and a deep dive into the Earth.

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NPR News: Why the latest season of 'Love Island USA' became the internet's obsession

Why the latest season of 'Love Island USA' became the internet's obsession
Love Island USA Season 7 has drawn outsized attention. Slate magazine culture writer Nadira Goffe says that's because fans have more sway than ever.

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NPR News: Through comics, 'Essex County' creator shows us the struggles, triumphs of his career

Through comics, 'Essex County' creator shows us the struggles, triumphs of his career
Jeff Lemire explores his career arc, the road to successfully delivering Essex County and other comics to the public, in a new graphic memoir.

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NPR News: Why season 7 of 'Love Island' has captivated so many people

Why season 7 of 'Love Island' has captivated so many people
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Nadira Goffe, culture writer with Slate, about the hype behind Season 7 of "Love Island," which had its season finale Sunday night.

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NPR News: The price you pay for being smart.

The price you pay for being smart.
Anti-intellectualism is on the rise. And by "anti-intellectualism" we mean the backlash to scholars in fields like the humanities. According to two intellectuals, Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless. In November 2024, Dr. Louks recently posted her Cambridge University dissertation online and was piled on by a loud group of right-wing anti-intellectuals. Today, Brittany revisits her convo with Dr. Louks, and Jason Stanley, a professor of Philosophy at Yale University. They investigate the backlash to Dr. Louks, higher education at large, and why "anti-intellectualism" is prevalent in Republican politics. For more, read Jason Stanley's book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future. This episode originally published January 27, 2025. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.

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NPR News: Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation

Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation
Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in crates, the start of a disinfection process that aims to kill the tiny beetles.

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NPR News: A tapestry illustrating the 1066 Norman invasion returns to the U.K.

A tapestry illustrating the 1066 Norman invasion returns to the U.K.
A tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion is returning to the U.K. for the first time in 900 years. On a state visit, France's president announced a loan to the British Museum. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on July 10.)

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NPR News: 'Love Island USA' might decenter whiteness — but the show still won't face reality

'Love Island USA' might decenter whiteness — but the show still won't face reality
The finale of Love Island USA airs Sunday night. Critic Aisha Harris says it's impossible to separate the season's racial and ethnic diversity from the show's mealy-mouthed handling of behind-the-scenes drama.

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NPR News: Folklife stars: Maya artist, Bolivian rappers, Dolly Parton's guitar restorer

Folklife stars: Maya artist, Bolivian rappers, Dolly Parton's guitar restorer
They all showed off their talents at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The theme: How youth keep cultural traditions alive.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 12, 2025: Live in Iowa with Jan Jensen!

'Wait Wait' for July 12, 2025: Live in Iowa with Jan Jensen!


This week, Wait Wait is live in Des Moines with host Peter Sagal, special guest Jan Jensen and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Emmy Blotnick, and Faith Salie

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NPR News: Iowa coach Jan Jensen talks Caitlin Clark and gives Peter a pep talk

Iowa coach Jan Jensen talks Caitlin Clark and gives Peter a pep talk
This week, we're live in Iowa with coach Jan Jensen and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie

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NPR News: Iconic Birkin bags are pricy — but the original just fetched a stunning $10 million

Iconic Birkin bags are pricy — but the original just fetched a stunning $10 million
The original Birkin bag — made specifically for the singer and actress Jane Birkin — just sold for more than $10 million at Sotheby's in Paris.

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NPR News: Gen Z is afraid of sex — and for good reason

Gen Z is afraid of sex — and for good reason
Gen Z is in a sex recession. Not because they're less horny, but because they're more afraid.

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NPR News: Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.
Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Well, let's be real. There are a lot of very legitimate reasons why young people are afraid of sex right now, many having to do with recent massive political and cultural changes. Brittany gets into why Gen Z-ers are having less sex with Tobias Hess, contributing writer at Paper magazine and writer of the Gen Zero Substack, and Carter Sherman, reproductive health and justice reporter at The Guardian and author of The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future.

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NPR News: A tapestry illustrating the 1066 Norman invasion returns to the U.K.

A tapestry illustrating the 1066 Norman invasion returns to the U.K.
A tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion is returning to the U.K. for the first time in 900 years. On a state visit, France's president announced a loan to the British Museum.

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NPR News: Celine Song had too much fun as a matchmaker

Celine Song had too much fun as a matchmaker
Filmmaker Celine Song isn't religious, but that doesn't stop her from seeing certain dead insects as signs in her life and treating a good meal like prayer.

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NPR News: A young novelist takes on misconceptions about teen moms in 'The Girls Who Grew Big'

A young novelist takes on misconceptions about teen moms in 'The Girls Who Grew Big'
Mottley's latest novel follows three young women as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood in a small town in Florida. She sees the novel as an extension of her work as a doula.

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NPR News: Composer and pianist Jason Moran is latest departure from Kennedy Center

Composer and pianist Jason Moran is latest departure from Kennedy Center
Another departure from the Kennedy Center: Composer, pianist, educator and bandleader Jason Moran announced on social media that he is no longer the artistic director for jazz. Moran joined the Kennedy Center in 2011.

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NPR News: A preview of the controversial new building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

A preview of the controversial new building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Previews of a new building at the LA County Museum of Art began last week. Some have bemoaned the cost and design, but many in attendance had nice things to say about the striking new galleries.

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NPR News: We're taking a chaotic trip to 'Love Island,' babe

We're taking a chaotic trip to 'Love Island,' babe
Love Island USA is pure chaos, and admittedly: we love it. It's one of many spinoffs of the long-running British hit series, Love Island — and it might be the closest thing we've got to a watercooler event. The latest season of Peacock's knowingly trashy reality dating show has fired up the group chats thanks to this messy batch of conventionally sexy singles. Sometimes, for better or worse, fans even get to stir the pot and decide who stays or goes. 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: New books this week focus on Caitlin Clark, King Tut, and how 'Democrats Lost America'

New books this week focus on Caitlin Clark, King Tut, and how 'Democrats Lost America'
Plus: a new novel from Gary Shteyngart, a true story of a shipwreck, and a memoir from a wrongly incarcerated inmate who was exonerated after 28 years behind bars.

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NPR News: George Takei

George Takei
This week on Bullseye, George Takei returns to talk about his new graphic-memoir: It Rhymes with Takei. His memoir focuses on his personal journey through discovering his identity as a gay man, hiding it, and how it felt to finally come out publicly. Takei talks to Bullseye about this, as well as his experience living in incarceration camps, and his roots in Los Angeles.

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NPR News: Does listening to an audiobook count as reading?

Does listening to an audiobook count as reading?
One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading?

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NPR News: 'Dear Ms.' documentary tells the story of the groundbreaking feminist magazine

'Dear Ms.' documentary tells the story of the groundbreaking feminist magazine
HBO's new documentary is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Ms. Taken together, the film captures what made the magazine and its contents so unusual and meaningful.

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NPR News: What's the best Pixar movie? Here's what our listeners said

What's the best Pixar movie? Here's what our listeners said
People have strong opinions about the best Pixar movies. We asked NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour listeners to vote.

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NPR News: Great Songs For Your Next Road Trip

Great Songs For Your Next Road Trip
If you're thinking about taking a road trip, you're going to need some road trip music. You might need a pick-me-up, a distraction, or something for when you need a break from podcasts. But if you're headed out on the road, we're here to help with three songs to blast on your next road trip.

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NPR News: An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms

An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms
Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them later died of death cap mushroom poisoning. Nearly two years later, a jury has found her guilty.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Anagrams for Kitchen Items

Sunday Puzzle: Anagrams for Kitchen Items
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Houston Public Media listener Ed Menger and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: We need each other, say artisans at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

We need each other, say artisans at Smithsonian Folklife Festival
NPR's Pien Huang takes a journey to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to hear from youth voices about how they're telling the story of America on the 4th of July.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 5, 2025: With Not My Job guests Amanda Seyfried, Lauren Graham, mxmtoon, and more!

'Wait Wait' for July 5, 2025: With Not My Job guests Amanda Seyfried, Lauren Graham, mxmtoon, and more!
This week, we celebrate the 4th of July by revisiting some of our favorite guests of the past year, including Lauren Graham, Roy Wood Jr., Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, and Jim Gaffigan!

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NPR News: Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'

Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'
It's natural to feel some skepticism when a celebrity makes a documentary about their own family. But Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay' tells a story that is both effective and empathetic.

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NPR News: We celebrate the 4th of July with Amanda Seyfired, mxmtoon, and more!

We celebrate the 4th of July with Amanda Seyfired, mxmtoon, and more!
This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests, including Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, Jim Gaffigan, Roy Wood, jr., and Lauren Graham!

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NPR News: The songs that define America

The songs that define America
Independence Day means different things to each of us. On this 249th birthday for America, we spend some time looking at different definitions of America by revisiting NPR's 2018 series: American Anthem — which had the simple goal of telling 50 stories about 50 songs that have become galvanizing forces in American culture. 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: Atsuko Okatsuka

Atsuko Okatsuka
Being able to make light of extremely heavy topics is what makes Atsuko Okatsuka a brilliant comedian. Her new comedy special Father aired on Hulu last month. Atsuko chatted with us about how recording videos on social media with her family brought them closer together, what it was like bringing her grandma on her honeymoon and much more!

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NPR News: Actor Michael Madsen, known for 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' dead at 67

Actor Michael Madsen, known for 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' dead at 67
His representatives confirmed that his death followed a cardiac arrest this morning.

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NPR News: Palestinian American writer Hala Alyan finds home and motherhood in a new memoir

Palestinian American writer Hala Alyan finds home and motherhood in a new memoir
NPR speaks with Palestinian American author and poet Hala Alyan about her new memoir, "I'll Tell You When I'm Home," in which she shares the experience of motherhood via surrogacy.

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NPR News: An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect

An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect
The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.

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NPR News: Jenny Han is an expert in embarrassment

Jenny Han is an expert in embarrassment
Jenny Han feels close to her teen self, which explains why her books and their adaptations connect with teen audiences. She spoke with Rachel about the potency of shame and what she's selfish about.

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NPR News: In theaters now: A post-apocalyptic thriller, a steamy noir and, yes, dinosaurs

In theaters now: A post-apocalyptic thriller, a steamy noir and, yes, dinosaurs
The newest Jurassic installment is roaring into theaters. Meanwhile, Danielle Deadwyler is determined to defend her family's land in the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres.

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NPR News: In 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' even the humans are sick of dinosaurs

In 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' even the humans are sick of dinosaurs
Jurassic World Rebirth is the latest reboot of the beloved franchise. This time around Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey head to a fresh island of mutant dinosaurs, where they experience a familiar mix of splashy kills and not-so-subtle morality tales. But can the film live up to the magic of the original Jurassic Park? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: 'Love Island' and modern dating: why romance is dead

'Love Island' and modern dating: why romance is dead
This season of Love Island USA is making some viewers feel exasperated. Is it a reflection of today's dating scene?

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NPR News: Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story

Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story
Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean.

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NPR News: Our love lives have gone full Love Island.

Our love lives have gone full Love Island.
This season of Love Island USA has the timeline on fire...but maybe not for the reasons y'all hoped. Is it mirroring our dating lives a little too close? To get into the season, Brittany chats with co-owner of Defector Media, Kelsey McKinney and co-host of Scamfluencers, Sarah Hagi, about the glimpses of romance amidst Love Island's largely unromantic current season, and how the show may be an unfortunate reflection of current dating woes.

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NPR News: Wild Card: Actor Kyle MacLachlan talks about shooting his first movie, 'Dune'

Wild Card: Actor Kyle MacLachlan talks about shooting his first movie, 'Dune'
Some people will always associate actor Kyle MacLachlan with director David Lynch. On Wild Card, he spoke about his experience in his first movie — David Lynch's Dune.

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NPR News: NPR's Scott Simon inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame

NPR's Scott Simon inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame
The latest batch of inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame are out, including NPR's very own Scott Simon. Before he hosted "Weekend Edition," he started with NPR in 1977 as Chicago bureau chief.

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NPR News: 'The Bear' is back with its strong performances intact

'The Bear' is back with its strong performances intact
The Bear is back for a new season. The FX on Hulu series sees Carmy and Sydney (Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri) trying to get the restaurant they opened together on its feet before they run out of money. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) is thrown by his ex-wife's approaching wedding and what it's going to mean for him. Plus there's scallop drama, secret negotiations, and guest stars both new and old. 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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