NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Plus one

Sunday Puzzle: Plus one
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master, Will Shortz, and CPR listener Sam McDowell of Boulder, Colorado.

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NPR News: 2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is

2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is
The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture.

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NPR News: Musicians show support for longtime Utah violinist detained by ICE

Musicians show support for longtime Utah violinist detained by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 30, 2025: Live at Tanglewood with Paul Giamatti!

'Wait Wait' for August 30, 2025: Live at Tanglewood with Paul Giamatti!


This week, Wait Wait is live at Tanglewood with host Peter Sagal, special guest Paul Giamatti and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Bodett, and Mo Rocca

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NPR News: Darth Vader's red lightsaber is heading to auction for the first time

Darth Vader's red lightsaber is heading to auction for the first time
The auction of an iconic lightsaber opens up rare opportunity for Star Wars fans. NPR's Andrew Mambo speaks with Propstore COO Brandon Alinger for more details.

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NPR News: Roots of R&B: Record producer Jerry Wexler

Roots of R&B: Record producer Jerry Wexler
Wexler produced hits for Atlantic Records by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, and is credited with coining the term "rhythm and blues." He died in 2008. Originally broadcast in 1993.

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NPR News: Roots of Rock: Lyricist Jerry Leiber and composer Mike Stoller

Roots of Rock: Lyricist Jerry Leiber and composer Mike Stoller
Leiber and Stoller met in LA when Leiber still was in high school. They went on to write and produce songs for artists like Elvis Presley, The Drifters and Ben E. King. Originally broadcast in 1991.

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NPR News: Roots of R&B: Singer Ben E. King

Roots of R&B: Singer Ben E. King
Ben E. King was the lead singer of The Drifters, and later went solo with such hits as "Stand By Me" and "Spanish Harlem." He died 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988.

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NPR News: Tonic the cat is 'Caught Stealing' the show in a new action comedy

Tonic the cat is 'Caught Stealing' the show in a new action comedy
The fluffy Siberian forest cat upstages Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King and Bad Bunny in the new action comedy Caught Stealing.

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NPR News: New Orleans remembers Katrina through theater and Hip hop

New Orleans remembers Katrina through theater and Hip hop
As the city remembers the events of 20 years ago, memories are being preserved and history is being honored through art, storytelling and Hip hop.

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NPR News: Conductor Julian Wachner charged with possession of child sex abuse material

Conductor Julian Wachner charged with possession of child sex abuse material
Once a prominent musician in New York City, Wachner was working as a grade school teacher in Indiana. Prosecutors have accused him of possessing sexual abuse imagery of young children.

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NPR News: Is his new album, Trombone Shorty pays tribute to his hometown of New Orleans

Is his new album, Trombone Shorty pays tribute to his hometown of New Orleans
Trombone Shorty releases new album from New Orleans, a tribute to the city's soul, marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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NPR News: Taylor Swift is engaged to Travis Kelce. That's a business opportunity in Kansas City

Taylor Swift is engaged to Travis Kelce. That's a business opportunity in Kansas City
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Fortney, VP of sales for Charlie Hustle -- a company that sells Kansas City-themed apparel, about the merch opportunities from the Swift-Kelce engagement.

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NPR News: Ed People: the 'favorite dance move' guy

Ed People: the 'favorite dance move' guy
"More dance, less hate." Belgian dancer and social media influencer Ed People travels the globe asking people 'Can you show me your favorite dance move?' The result has been hundreds of videos that he hopes will show how there's more that unites than divides human beings, one dance step at a time.

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NPR News: Brands are loving Taylor Swift's engagement. Do they need to calm down?

Brands are loving Taylor Swift's engagement. Do they need to calm down?
Companies from Pillsbury to Invisalign to Olipop are cheering — and trying to cash in on — the couple's engagement. Experts spoke to NPR about how brands can strike a better balance.

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NPR News: Jenny Slate shares a memory she'd like to relive

Jenny Slate shares a memory she'd like to relive
Jenny Slate has been nominated for her first ever Emmy award for her role in Dying for Sex. We listen to her recount a memory she'd like to be able to relive.

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NPR News: NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship

NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship
For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more.

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NPR News: AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization

AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization
The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.

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NPR News: Attendees could be in for thunderstorms, dust and hail at this year's Burning Man

Attendees could be in for thunderstorms, dust and hail at this year's Burning Man
These weather patterns are typical for this time of year in Nevada's deserts. Eventgoers should keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said.

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NPR News: A small town teacher ended up with a summer education project without even trying

A small town teacher ended up with a summer education project without even trying
A teacher's students became enthusiastic about her summer side hustle. In the end, everybody learned something without even trying.

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NPR News: Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's memoir will be published months after her death

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's memoir will be published months after her death
Virginia Giuffre was one of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most outspoken accusers. Six months after her death, Giuffre's book detailing her life will be published.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center names new director of dance programming, days after former staff firings

Kennedy Center names new director of dance programming, days after former staff firings
Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed.

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NPR News: Library of Congress acquires only known lyrics sketch of 'Over the Rainbow'

Library of Congress acquires only known lyrics sketch of 'Over the Rainbow'
Scrawled in pencil on a scrap of yellow legal paper by lyricist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, the artifact is among dozens of treasures from The Wizard of Oz donated by composer Harold Arlen's sister-in-law Rita Arlen.

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NPR News: Some young people ditching dating apps and opting for old-fashioned alternatives

Some young people ditching dating apps and opting for old-fashioned alternatives
For some, online dating brings love. For others, it's emotionally fatiguing. That's why some young people are ditching dating apps and creating in-person alternatives.

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NPR News: Locals enjoy the last days of baseball season in Door County, Wisconsin

Locals enjoy the last days of baseball season in Door County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Door County is a popular tourism spot on Lake Michigan, but for some locals the biggest attraction is the county's baseball league. We went along to a game.

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NPR News: Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art

Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art
A page published by the White House entitled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian" lists exhibits, educational sites and more that the administration seems to take issue with.

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NPR News: Fans across the country raise their voices at 'KPop Demon Hunters' singalongs

Fans across the country raise their voices at 'KPop Demon Hunters' singalongs
Netflix's wildly popular movie about a fictitious all-girl rock band is hitting nearly 1,800 movie theaters around the country this weekend as a singalong version.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 23, 2025: With Nathan Lane, Sterling K. Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer

'Wait Wait' for August 23, 2025: With Nathan Lane, Sterling K. Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer
This week, we celebrate the end of summer with some of our best friends, including Nathan Lane, Sterling K. Brown, Vanessa Bayer, and Brain Tyree Henry.

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NPR News: Squelch squerch! Stumble trip! Tiptoe! — 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'

Squelch squerch! Stumble trip! Tiptoe! — 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'
Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury revisit their classic story of a family going on a bear hunt (encountering many obstacles along the way) — and preview their new one, Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

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NPR News: Nothing lasts forever, except maybe the Goo Goo Dolls

Nothing lasts forever, except maybe the Goo Goo Dolls
The band's frontman John Rzeznik talks about their new EP Summer Anthem and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.

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NPR News: Remembering British actor Terence Stamp

Remembering British actor Terence Stamp
Stamp, who died Aug. 17, was part of a wave of working-class British actors who came up in the 1960s. His films include Billy Budd, The Limey and two Superman films. Originally broadcast in 2002.

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NPR News: A box office record-setter you've never heard of and more in theaters this weekend

A box office record-setter you've never heard of and more in theaters this weekend
Ne Zha II has been raking in money in cinemas worldwide. Now the story based in Chinese mythology is out with an English voice cast.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team

Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team
This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon," said a Kennedy Center spokesperson.

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NPR News: At 83 years old, Harrison Ford is still experiencing firsts

At 83 years old, Harrison Ford is still experiencing firsts
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Harrison Ford talks about being too belligerent to listen to advice in his youth.

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NPR News: In 'Lurker' a social striver squirms his way into a star's inner circle

In 'Lurker' a social striver squirms his way into a star's inner circle
This new film about a fan who gets close with an up-and-coming pop star lingers on the ways a relationship that might seem parasitic is closer to symbiotic.

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NPR News: Actress Margaret Qualley discusses her role in the new movie 'Honey Don't!'

Actress Margaret Qualley discusses her role in the new movie 'Honey Don't!'
NPR's Leila Fadel interviews actress Margaret Qualley about her role in Ethan Coen's neo-noir comedy "Honey Don't!" She stars as a private detective investigating a cultish California church

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NPR News: Trump vows to expand his review of U.S. museums. Can he do that?

Trump vows to expand his review of U.S. museums. Can he do that? 
The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?

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NPR News: How much sway does the president have over the country's museums?

How much sway does the president have over the country's museums?
Trump criticized American museums as "the last remaining segment of 'WOKE.'" The White House said that the administration plans to start with the Smithsonian, and "go from there." Would that be possible? We speak to experts in the field.

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NPR News: It pays to be cringe. Lean in.

It pays to be cringe. Lean in.
Has online hate ever been this cruel? Brendan Abernathy is a singer-songwriter who went viral earlier this year for an earnest performance of his song "married in a year." The backlash was immediate, and one word popped up over and over again in the comments: "cringe." Brittany and Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR's Throughline, get into the rise of cringe culture: where it comes from, how it's hurting us, and how leaning into cringe is good for art. And Ramtin talks with Brendan about how to cope with the criticism, and Brendan debuts a new song about his experience. Brendan's new album is out September 26th. For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.

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NPR News: Trump expands 'woke' criticism from Smithsonian to other museums

Trump expands 'woke' criticism from Smithsonian to other museums
"The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of "WOKE," he wrote.

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NPR News: In navigating hearing loss, poet Raymond Antrobus explains his views on 'deaf gain'

In navigating hearing loss, poet Raymond Antrobus explains his views on 'deaf gain'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to poet Raymond Antrobus about his new memoir, The Quiet Ear, and how he has navigated between the worlds of hearing and hearing loss.

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NPR News: With 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Spike Lee puts a hip-hop spin on Kurosawa's 1963 classic

With 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Spike Lee puts a hip-hop spin on Kurosawa's 1963 classic
Lee's new film centers on a music mogul who faces a moral dilemma when kidnappers mistakenly hold his friend's son ransom instead of his own: Will he risk it all to save a child who isn't his?

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NPR News: Cambridge Dictionary adds more than 6,000 words, including skibidi and delulu

Cambridge Dictionary adds more than 6,000 words, including skibidi and delulu
Internet culture has infiltrated the English language. New additions to the Cambridge Dictionary this year include skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy.

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NPR News: 'SNL' castmember Bowen Yang shares a piece of 'cultural contraband' from his youth

'SNL' castmember Bowen Yang shares a piece of 'cultural contraband' from his youth
Growing up with immigrant parents, first in Canada and then in the U.S., Yang was "obsessed" with pop culture and Saturday Night Live. Now he's up for an Emmy for his performances on the venerated sketch series.

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NPR News: Chinese literature is tough to find in English. One editor hopes to change that

Chinese literature is tough to find in English. One editor hopes to change that
The novel Women Seated is a thriller about a nanny for a rich family and a kidnapping gone awry. It's the first in a new effort to redefine the types of Chinese literature get translated into English.

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NPR News: 'Highest 2 Lowest' is a tour of Spike Lee's many influences

'Highest 2 Lowest' is a tour of Spike Lee's many influences
Spike Lee's new crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest reunites him with his favorite leading man, Denzel Washington. The film is based on Akira Kurosawa’s classic High and Low, and it’s a tense story about a very rich man with a very big problem. Part morality play and part action movie, Washington plays a music mogul who confronts questions of responsibility and power when he believes his son has been kidnapped. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: Terence Stamp, '60s British film legend and star of 'Superman,' dies at 87

Terence Stamp, '60s British film legend and star of 'Superman,' dies at 87
The English actor was best known for starring as the arch-villain in the original Superman films and for depicting the title character in Billy Budd.

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NPR News: A new show brings the nightmarish creatures from Alien closer to home

A new show brings the nightmarish creatures from Alien closer to home
Creator Noah Hawley talks about his new show, Alien: Earth, and the creatures bringing primal fear to the small screen.

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NPR News: A unique summer language course in Vermont opens the door to opera singing in Germany

A unique summer language course in Vermont opens the door to opera singing in Germany
At Vermont's famed Middlebury Language School, opera singers perfect their German — right down to mastering the elusive umlaut.

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NPR News: What the latest studies say about marriage and dating trends in the U.S. today

What the latest studies say about marriage and dating trends in the U.S. today
What does social science research say about some common dating and marriage myths? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie H. Murray about the latest studies and data.

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NPR News: Snoopy and the gang are back for a summer musical

Snoopy and the gang are back for a summer musical
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Craig Schulz and Erik Wiese about their new special, "Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical."

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NPR News: Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive

Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive
The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.

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NPR News: WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura

WWDTM: Moe Wagner, Lewis Black, Rose Matafeo, and Atlas Obscura
This week, we desperately cling to the end of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Lewis Black, Mo Wagner, Rose Matafeo, and some never-before-heard segements with Atlas Obscura!

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NPR News: Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite in 'Highest 2 Lowest.' It's almost all highs

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite in 'Highest 2 Lowest.' It's almost all highs
Spike Lee's kidnapping drama Highest 2 Lowest reimagines Akira Kurosawa's 1963 police procedural High and Low, relocating the action to New York City and starring Denzel Washington.

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NPR News: Some John Grisham adaptations are better than others. We ranked them

Some John Grisham adaptations are better than others. We ranked them
A TV version of The Rainmaker is out this week, which gave critic Linda Holmes as good a reason as any to rank the on-screen adaptations of John Grisham's legal novels.

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NPR News: ‘Alien: Earth’ is bursting with creepy imagery

‘Alien: Earth’ is bursting with creepy imagery
Alien: Earth is a new TV spinoff of the Alien movie franchise, and as one might expect, it has plenty of Facehuggers, chestbursters, and dark metal corridors. The show brings the infamous Xenomorph to our planet – along with a host of other creepy crawly off-world species – and has them tangle with humans, cyborgs, synthetics and something new. The series comes from the idiosyncratic mind of Noah Hawley (Legion, Fargo) and is airing on FX and streaming on Hulu.

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NPR News: Bad Bunny comes home

Bad Bunny comes home
Bad Bunny's 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico this summer has become an immense source of local pride unlike any cultural event in the island's modern history.

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NPR News: 'The Last of Us' actor Pedro Pascal says he wouldn't want to survive an apocalypse

'The Last of Us' actor Pedro Pascal says he wouldn't want to survive an apocalypse
The Chilean-born actor has faced countless on-screen challenges, including cosmic battles and cartel kingpins. He's nominated for an Emmy for his role on the HBO series, The Last of Us.

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NPR News: Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more

Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more
Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.

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NPR News: President Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees and says he will host ceremony

President Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees and says he will host ceremony
President Trump has announced the Kennedy Center honorees. They are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Michael Crawford and the band KISS. Trump said he will also host the ceremony.

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NPR News: ‘Bring It On’ is 25. Spirit fingers!

‘Bring It On’ is 25. Spirit fingers!
The cheerleading film Bring It On spawned direct-to-video sequels and a Broadway musical. And with an all-star cast of Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, and Gabrielle Union, the movie remains a quotable classic. But a lot has happened since that might make it feel very timely, or very dated. Bring It On turns 25 this month so today we’re revisiting our conversation about the movie. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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NPR News: Trump was 'very involved' in Kennedy Center Honorees selection, vetoed 'wokesters'

Trump was 'very involved' in Kennedy Center Honorees selection, vetoed 'wokesters'
Trump announced the Kennedy Center Honorees on Wednesday. They are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, George Strait and Michael Crawford.

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NPR News: A dogged reporter takes on a mysterious cabal in 'The Diary of Lies'

A dogged reporter takes on a mysterious cabal in 'The Diary of Lies'
Philip Miller's sinister thriller is set in a Great Britain that's lost its bearings. But even when she's terrified, fictional journalist Shona Sandison will always risk everything to get the story.

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NPR News: 'Alien: Earth' is one of the best shows so far this year

'Alien: Earth' is one of the best shows so far this year
The TV prequel to the Alien movies calls back to the best elements of those original films — including questions about corporate exploitation and technological advancements.

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NPR News: A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'

A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'
Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood by taking on various small roles. Then he landed the role of Joel on Somebody Somewhere and everything changed. His new memoir is Actress of a Certain Age.

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NPR News: Taylor Swift announces her next era: 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Taylor Swift announces her next era: 'The Life of a Showgirl'
After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery.

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NPR News: Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement. It caught the staff off guard

Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement. It caught the staff off guard
President Trump says that the announcement of this year's Kennedy Center honorees will come Wednesday.

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NPR News: Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne make great pals in 'Platonic'

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne make great pals in 'Platonic'
In the breezy comedy series Platonic, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play former best friends who reconnect years after a falling out. The Apple TV+ show follows their misadventures as they try to navigate their respective midlife crises and become friends again. Platonic is back for a second season, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the series.

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NPR News: Sheila Jordan, a singular voice in jazz, has died

Sheila Jordan, a singular voice in jazz, has died
She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.

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NPR News: These 'Blondes' are turning 100, and they're still a lot of fun

These 'Blondes' are turning 100, and they're still a lot of fun
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is about two flappers on the prowl for sugar daddies. First published in 1925, Anita Loos' cheeky comic novel has now been reissued in paperback.

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NPR News: 'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim plays a spy who faked his own death in 'Butterfly'

'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim plays a spy who faked his own death in 'Butterfly'
Kim says Asian representation in Hollywood has gotten better, but there's still room for improvement: "I still haven't played a romantic lead and I've been doing this for 30 years."

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NPR News: Boston Public Library aims to increase access to a vast historic archive using AI

Boston Public Library aims to increase access to a vast historic archive using AI
The library is launching a project in collaboration with Harvard Law School and OpenAI this summer to digitize the materials and make them more fully searchable.

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NPR News: In ‘Weapons’, the kids aren't at all right, not in the slightest, nope

In ‘Weapons’, the kids aren't at all right, not in the slightest, nope
The intriguing and seriously creepy new film Weapons follows what happens after 17 third-graders get out of their beds on the same night, at the same time, and disappear. The community points fingers at the students’ teacher, played by Julia Garner. The latest film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian), Weapons explores why one student was spared that fateful night. There’s a clear answer – but we guarantee it’s not one you’ll see coming. 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: Texas big game hunter killed while stalking African Cape buffalo

Texas big game hunter killed while stalking African Cape buffalo
Asher Watkins had been tracking a cape buffalo for the kill when the animal instead turned its attack on the hunter.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Artificially Confused

Sunday Puzzle: Artificially Confused
NPR's Adrian Ma plays the puzzle with YPR listener Bill Hoffman of Helena, Montana, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 9, 2025: With Not My Job guest Pedro Pascal

'Wait Wait' for August 9, 2025: With Not My Job guest Pedro Pascal


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, special guest Pedro Pascal and panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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NPR News: During an 'Island Storm,' two kids on an adventure ask — 'Do we try for more?'

During an 'Island Storm,' two kids on an adventure ask — 'Do we try for more?'
A storm is coming and two siblings pull on their boots and head to the sea. The waves crash and the rain starts to fall, but they go on in this quintessential summer adventure story.

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NPR News: Why good houseguests don't actually 'make themselves at home'

Why good houseguests don't actually 'make themselves at home'
Etiquette expert Elaine Swann tackles tricky questions about staying at a loved one's place. Is it OK to borrow their car? Extend your stay? Show up empty-handed? Advice on how to be a star guest.

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NPR News: Pedro Pascal talks waiting tables and why his nephew wouldn’t watch him play The Last of Us

Pedro Pascal talks waiting tables and why his nephew wouldn’t watch him play The Last of Us
This week, special guest Pedro Pascal joins panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount Jr. and guest host Tom Papa!

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NPR News: Why short breaks to move around are crucial for your creative process

Why short breaks to move around are crucial for your creative process
When bestselling author Kelly Corrigan's creativity runs low or her mood turns, she doesn't power through. Here are her tips for connecting your body to your creative process and getting unstuck.

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NPR News: How to get out of a love-hate relationship with your phone

How to get out of a love-hate relationship with your phone
Finding it hard to concentrate? Are you glued to social media for longer than you’d like? Well, maybe it’s not you… maybe it’s the phones. Brittany is joined by Magdalene Taylor, writer, cultural critic and senior editor at Playboy, and Fio Geiran, producer at TED Radio Hour and a writer of their Body Electric newsletter, to discuss this phrase: “it’s the phones.” They get into the effects that smartphones have on our brains and our culture, why some people are returning to “dumbphones,” and why it might take more than willpower to manage our relationships with our phones.

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NPR News: Dean Cain from 'Superman' TV series to become an 'honorary' ICE officer

Dean Cain from 'Superman' TV series to become an 'honorary' ICE officer
The 59-year-old star of the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman says he wants to join the fight against illegal immigration.

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NPR News: On Martha's Vineyard, Black filmmakers are in the spotlight

On Martha's Vineyard, Black filmmakers are in the spotlight
At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.

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NPR News: Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88
The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.

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NPR News: The director of 'Sketch' sought every emotion and every demographic

The director of 'Sketch' sought every emotion and every demographic
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Seth Worley, director of the feature film Sketch, where a young girl's drawings of monsters come to life.

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NPR News: 'Together' is gross—and interesting

'Together' is gross—and interesting
Every couple goes through certain rites of passage. You date, maybe you move in together, maybe you get married. And maybe a visit to a mysterious cave makes your bodies start to fuse together. That's what happens in the new horror film Together, starring real-life married couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco.

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NPR News: Marc Maron on feeling connected to the partner he lost

Marc Maron on feeling connected to the partner he lost
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Marc Maron talks about the ways he feels connected to the partner he lost.

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NPR News: Marc Maron turns back to stand-up after ending his popular WTF podcast

Marc Maron turns back to stand-up after ending his popular WTF podcast
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Marc Maron talks about the ways he feels connected to the partner he lost.

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NPR News: Confederate statue toppled during Black Lives Matter protests will be reinstalled

Confederate statue toppled during Black Lives Matter protests will be reinstalled
The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general and Freemason leader, was vandalized and taken down on Juneteenth in 2020. It is the only statue of a Confederate general in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Big Freedia takes bounce music to church on new album, 'Pressing Onward'

Big Freedia takes bounce music to church on new album, 'Pressing Onward'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Big Freedia about her new album, "Pressing Onward," and how her childhood singing in the church led her to this moment, fusing gospel with her signature bounce music.

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NPR News: Akiva Schaffer on 'The Naked Gun' reboot , The Lonely Island and more

Akiva Schaffer on 'The Naked Gun' reboot , The Lonely Island and more
There’s probably nobody better to direct and write a movie like The Naked Gun reboot than Akiva Schaffer. He has a resume full of brilliant, dumb, joke-a-minute work. Together with Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone he is a member of the comedy trio The Lonely Island. Akiva wasn’t sure he wanted to direct The Naked Gun at first, he gets into why. Plus, why Popstar: Never Stop Never Stoppin’ didn’t click with audiences and his very funny work with The Lonely Island.

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NPR News: Whatever happened to memorable movie soundtracks?

Whatever happened to memorable movie soundtracks?
Whatever happened to movie soundtracks? They used to generate hit after hit for pop radio. Now, they're few and far between.

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NPR News: The best American food of 2025

The best American food of 2025
Are you hungry? Brittany has some irresistable recommendations. In this episode, Brittany steps out to find the best American recipes: peanut butter egg rolls and the juiciest fried green tomatoes. Along the way she uncovers the stories of these dishes - ones that could have only come from the Midwest and the South. This is... Food for Thought. And for the past few weeks, Brittany has been looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture. And for the last episode in the series, Brittany chats with Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu and food writer and cookbook author Nicole Taylor about summer staples that taste like home.

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NPR News: Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 79

Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 79
Loni Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, according to her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.

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NPR News: What's the state of the superhero movie? NPR staffers weigh in.

What's the state of the superhero movie? NPR staffers weigh in.
In this week's film discussion, NPR staffers weigh in on the state of the superhero movie.

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NPR News: 'Horrific' Relationships: Alison Brie and Dave Franco explore codependency in their movie

'Horrific' Relationships: Alison Brie and Dave Franco explore codependency in their movie
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who star in the new horror film, 'Together.'

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NPR News: Tea encouraged its users to spill. Then the app's data got leaked

Tea encouraged its users to spill. Then the app's data got leaked
A popular women's dating advice app suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, messages and other sensitive information. The hack put a spotlight on the flaws in "whisper networks."

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 2, 2025: Live in Salt Lake City with Heather Gay!

'Wait Wait' for August 2, 2025: Live in Salt Lake City with Heather Gay!


This week, Wait Wait is live in Salt Lake City with host Peter Sagal, guest judge Alzo Slade, special guest Heather Gay and panelists Shane O'Neill, Luke Burbank, and Shantira Jackson



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NPR News: Give 'The Hunting Wives' 15 minutes — and you'll know whether it's right for you

Give 'The Hunting Wives' 15 minutes — and you'll know whether it's right for you
This erotic thriller murder mystery series on Netflix is silly, raunchy and high drama. But if it's up your alley, you might find it a pretty well-executed bit of summer entertainment.

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NPR News: The ad campaign that launched a thousand critiques: Sydney Sweeney's jeans

The ad campaign that launched a thousand critiques: Sydney Sweeney's jeans
One topic dominated online conversation this week: the American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. We break down why people are so worked up about it.

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NPR News: The ad campaign that launched a thousand critiques: Sydney Sweeney's jeans

The ad campaign that launched a thousand critiques: Sydney Sweeney's jeans
One topic dominated online conversation this week: the American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. We break down why people are so worked up about it.

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NPR News: Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune?

Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune?
For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Songs of Love Foundation has created custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it has harnessed AI to expand its services to older adults with memory loss.

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NPR News: Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune?

Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune?
For nearly 30 years, the Songs of Love Foundation, a New York-based nonprofit, has been creating custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it's partnering with an AI music platform to expand its services.

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NPR News: 'The Naked Gun' packs jokes on jokes on jokes

'The Naked Gun' packs jokes on jokes on jokes
The Naked Gun franchise has always been a rapid-fire delivery system for gags, delivered straight-faced by a cop who doesn't know that anything is funny. In the new Naked Gun movie, that role is handled by the very straight-faced Liam Neeson. With Pamela Anderson as his femme fatale, Neeson tries to save the world from, quite literally, a plot device. And like the original franchise, this Naked Gun is all about a joke pileup. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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