NPR News: Here's what a shutdown means for Smithsonian museums, memorials and the zoo

Here's what a shutdown means for Smithsonian museums, memorials and the zoo
History tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors at major cultural institutions. But they will also find plenty of alternatives.

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NPR News: Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak
The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others.

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NPR News: 'I can't stop DJing,' Mark Ronson says — never mind the back pain

'I can't stop DJing,' Mark Ronson says — never mind the back pain
Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. Ronson would go on to produce music for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and other pop superstars.

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NPR News: Once considered "uncool," braces are now a hot trend

Once considered "uncool," braces are now a hot trend
This summer, the American Association of Orthodontists declared braces have "never been cooler." Thanks to social media, patients are embracing traditional metal braces as a fun accessory.

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NPR News: A ubiquitous flower in LA brings memories of homeland for a local Salvadoran chef

A ubiquitous flower in LA brings memories of homeland for a local Salvadoran chef
At this time of year, the flor de izote, or yucca flower, blooms in Los Angeles. Chef Karla Vasquez bought some at a Salvadoran market, and prepared a recipe from her book The Salvisoul Cookbook.

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NPR News: Comic Cristela Alonzo grew up in fear of border patrol. ICE has 'brought it all back'

Comic Cristela Alonzo grew up in fear of border patrol. ICE has 'brought it all back'
For the first seven years of her life, Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy.

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NPR News: Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets

Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets
 The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.

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NPR News: Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: P-Ro phrases

Sunday Puzzle: P-Ro phrases
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Jeremiah Hyslip of New York City along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Marc Maron, Human Rights Watch and others slam Saudi comedy festival

Marc Maron, Human Rights Watch and others slam Saudi comedy festival
The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

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NPR News: 'The cases swung, not me': Ex-Justice Kennedy reflects on a changing Supreme Court

'The cases swung, not me': Ex-Justice Kennedy reflects on a changing Supreme Court
In an interview with NPR to be aired in October, Kennedy said he is "very worried" about America today.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 27, 2025: With Not My Job guest Cynthia Nixon

'Wait Wait' for September 27, 2025: With Not My Job guest Cynthia Nixon


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Cynthia Nixon and panelists Negin Farsad, KC Shornima, and Adam Burke

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NPR News: Sinclair restores 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to its local TV stations

Sinclair restores 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to its local TV stations
The major broadcasting group said in a statement the late-night talk show will return to TV stations around the country on Friday.

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NPR News: For LGBTQ+ History Month, NPR wants to hear your coming out story

For LGBTQ+ History Month, NPR wants to hear your coming out story
National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11 to recognize the courage of LGBTQ+ individuals who come out publicly. This year, NPR is inviting people to share their coming out stories.

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NPR News: Dogs take over a public pool in North Carolina

Dogs take over a public pool in North Carolina
Once a year in Wilmington North Carolina, dogs who love water take over the public pool for the annual Pooch Plunge.

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NPR News: With 831 Stories, romance fans get more than a steamy read

With 831 Stories, romance fans get more than a steamy read
831 Stories is all-in on the romance genre, and the founders are cultivating a whole world around the books they publish, complete with fanfiction and merchandise.

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NPR News: A new play explores the story behind the March on Washington

A new play explores the story behind the March on Washington
Chess Jakobs' new play "The American Five" tells the story of how Martin Luther King Jr. and his closest allies planned the March on Washington. NPR speaks with Jakobs and Ro Boddie, who plays King.

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NPR News: June Squibb explains how she lobbied Scarlett Johansson to direct 'Eleanor The Great'

June Squibb explains how she lobbied Scarlett Johansson to direct 'Eleanor The Great'
Johansson and Squibb discuss their new film, about a 94-year-old woman who claims her dead friend's Holocaust story as her own. "It's rare to feel surprised when you read a script," Johansson says.

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NPR News: Starbucks is closing more stores and laying off 900 workers

Starbucks is closing more stores and laying off 900 workers
The coffee giant plans to cut 900 corporate jobs and shut down about 1% of its stores as the chain's turnaround plan approaches a one-year mark.

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NPR News: Photographer Sally Mann warns of 'new era of culture wars' after art seizure

Photographer Sally Mann warns of 'new era of culture wars' after art seizure
As she reflects on her career in a second memoir, Sally Mann warns of a "new era of culture wars" after police pulled several photographs she took of her children decades ago off the walls of a museum.

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NPR News: 'One Battle After Another' wants a revolution

'One Battle After Another' wants a revolution
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor star in Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller about the unfulfilled promises of protest and rebellion.

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NPR News: A statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands in D.C. is removed as fast as it appeared

A statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands in D.C. is removed as fast as it appeared
The statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands mid-frolic wasn't the first anti-Trump artwork on the National Mall in recent months. But it was the first to be removed, despite having a permit.

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NPR News: 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' opens a magical door ... to nowhere

'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' opens a magical door ... to nowhere
Kogonada's film about lonely strangers traveling together in a car with a magical GPS wants to engage in heady conceits. But not even Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie can save a script this hopeless.

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NPR News: You can now experience Björk's heartbreak in VR

You can now experience Björk's heartbreak in VR
Vulnicura VR Remastered revisits a project the Icelandic pop artist debuted a decade ago, now reimagined with advanced technology.

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NPR News: Samin Nosrat once shunned recipes. Now she's sharing them

Samin Nosrat once shunned recipes. Now she's sharing them
The Salt Fat Acid Heat cookbook author once worried that recipes were too constraining. But she now sees them as a tool for creating community and sharing food. Nosrat's new book is Good Things.

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NPR News: Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, Disney says

Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, Disney says
The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.

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NPR News: 400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel
Celebrities including Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez wrote: "Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers."

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NPR News: Elizabeth Gilbert opens up about sex, drugs and codependency in a new memoir

Elizabeth Gilbert opens up about sex, drugs and codependency in a new memoir
The Eat, Pray, Love author discusses her love affair with her best friend, which she says was life-changing but also marked by addiction and heartbreak. Gilbert's memoir is All the Way to the River.

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NPR News: 'The Lowdown' isn't just a good show. It's a good hang

'The Lowdown' isn't just a good show. It's a good hang
Ethan Hawke plays a bookstore owner who moonlights as a muckraking reporter in Tulsa, Okla. Though The Lowdown occasionally meanders or misfires, every episode of the FX series is bracingly alive.

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NPR News: Volunteer 'citizen historians' are trying to safeguard the Smithsonian

Volunteer 'citizen historians' are trying to safeguard the Smithsonian
EMBARGOED for 9/22: Two historians have spearheaded an effort to document everything in the Smithsonian before the Trump Administration makes any changes. Since that is tens of thousands of exhibits in its 21 museums, the historians put out a call for volunteers to visit the museums and photograph the objects and written materials describing them. Hundreds of people answered the call.

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NPR News: Silent Hill f surprises as one of the boldest and best horror games ever

Silent Hill f surprises as one of the boldest and best horror games ever
Silent Hill f stands among the series best by prioritizing atmosphere and storytelling.

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NPR News: Scott Detrow reflects on covering the weekend

Scott Detrow reflects on covering the weekend
Host Scott Detrow shares his reflections about hosting All Things Considered on the weekend after more than two years.

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NPR News: First and last initials

First and last initials
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WRVO listener Stephanie O'Neil, of Jamesville, New York, along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

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NPR News: How the series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" took over the internet

How the series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" took over the internet
NPR's Mia Venkat explains what the internet was obsessed with this week.

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NPR News: Taylor Swift upcoming 'The Life of a Showgirl' to hit movie theatres

Taylor Swift upcoming 'The Life of a Showgirl' to hit movie theatres
The global music icon is celebrating the release of her 12th studio album in theaters next month. Her Eras Tour movie, released with AMC in 2023, is the highest-grossing concert film of all time.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 20, 2025: Live in St. Louis with Chip Caray!

'Wait Wait' for September 20, 2025: Live in St. Louis with Chip Caray!


This week, Wait Wait is live in St. Louis with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson, special guest Chip Caray and panelists Rachel Coster, Dulcé Sloan, and Adam Felber

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NPR News: Suited to Lead: New exhibit highlights historical fashion choices of presidents

Suited to Lead: New exhibit highlights historical fashion choices of presidents
A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.

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NPR News: Meet the couple who have performed karaoke almost every night for 25 years

Meet the couple who have performed karaoke almost every night for 25 years
Bob and Patti Vasconcellos have gone to a local karaoke bar to sing almost every night for decades. Now in their late 70s and early 80s, they hit the floor with their walkers, and the crowd goes wild.

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NPR News: 'We are all Jimmy Kimmel': What late night hosts are saying about Kimmel's suspension

'We are all Jimmy Kimmel': What late night hosts are saying about Kimmel's suspension
The late night hosts warned about the future of free speech on their shows Thursday.

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NPR News: Hollywood stars back boycott as Israel's minister targets film academy

Hollywood stars back boycott as Israel's minister targets film academy
Javier Bardem and Hannah Einbinder join a Hollywood boycott of Israel's film industry over Gaza, as Israel's culture minister also moves against its film academy.

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NPR News: In 'HIM,' football greatness comes with a price. Tyriq Withers is its rising star

In 'HIM,' football greatness comes with a price. Tyriq Withers is its rising star
In HIM, Withers plays a rising quarterback. His on-screen mentor, Marlon Wayans, had some real-life advice — and a reading list — for the young actor.

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NPR News: Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal 'jawboning'

Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal 'jawboning'
Free speech scholars say ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely represents "jawboning," when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.

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NPR News: Bad Bunny skipped touring the states. Will other performers follow suit?

Bad Bunny skipped touring the states. Will other performers follow suit?
Artists from abroad are worried that the current climate is making American tours not worth the time and effort.

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NPR News: Democrats and Hollywood stars decry Kimmel's suspension as government censorship

Democrats and Hollywood stars decry Kimmel's suspension as government censorship
High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.

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NPR News: Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing

Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing
The move follows an appearance by the FCC commissioner, who criticized Kimmel's recent monologue.

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NPR News: Trump gets pomp and pageantry upon his arrival to the U.K.

Trump gets pomp and pageantry upon his arrival to the U.K.
Red carpets, carriage processions, military parades and an 11th century castle: President Trump basked in royal pomp and pageantry with King Charles ahead of his summit Thursday with PM Starmer.

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NPR News: 'Bojack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg says childhood boredom shaped his comedy

'Bojack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg says childhood boredom shaped his comedy
On Wild Card, guests answer the kinds of questions we often don't talk about. Long Story Short and Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg reflects on how childhood boredom shaped his comedy.

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NPR News: What to know about zarfs, the fanciest way to drink coffee

What to know about zarfs, the fanciest way to drink coffee
For NPR's Word of the Week, we're getting hot: During the Ottoman Empire, people used devices called "zarfs" to hold their coffee cups. Here's what to know about this word's history.

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NPR News: Robert Redford knew how to make a thriller

Robert Redford knew how to make a thriller
Robert Redford could do drama. He championed small films. And he made thrillers that are perfect for curling up on the couch on a weekend afternoon.

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NPR News: Terry Gross reflects on 50 years of hosting 'Fresh Air'

Terry Gross reflects on 50 years of hosting 'Fresh Air'
In an excerpt of her interview with Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, Gross shares her life motto and talks about writing song lyrics in high school. The full episode explores the origins of Fresh Air.

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NPR News: New books this week: The case for the Constitution, and a celebration of chosen family

New books this week: The case for the Constitution, and a celebration of chosen family
Jill Lepore writes about the strength and stability of America's founding document — and its capacity for change. And Angela Flournoy tracks the friendship of five young Black women over 20 years.

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NPR News: Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89

Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89
A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.

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NPR News: On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty

On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty
Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.

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NPR News: Telling stories of gun violence deaths almost cost this reporter his life

Telling stories of gun violence deaths almost cost this reporter his life
Trymaine Lee spent years reporting on the deaths of men who look just like him. His new memoir, A Thousand Ways to Die, chronicles the impact of gun violence in Black communities.

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NPR News: 8 takeaways from a so-so Emmys night

8 takeaways from a so-so Emmys night
The Studio, The Pitt and Adolescence took home top prizes on Sunday. And while the wins were deserving, the telecast was meh. Here are a few takeaways from a night that was a real mixed bag.

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NPR News: Emmys 2025: A running list of the winners

Emmys 2025: A running list of the winners
The 77th Emmy Awards are underway. Seth Rogen, Ayo Edebiri, Colman Domingo and Pedro Pascal are all nominated for their performances on TV.

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NPR News: Photos: See the red carpet looks at the 2025 Emmy Awards

Photos: See the red carpet looks at the 2025 Emmy Awards
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting the awards show, where Ayo Edebiri, Pedro Pascal, Keri Russell, Hannah Einbinder and Parker Posey are all nominated for awards

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NPR News: A tiny dog takes a big walk in 'Hello, Tobi!'

A tiny dog takes a big walk in 'Hello, Tobi!'
Author and illustrator Andrea Cáceres has changed careers, moved countries and built a new home — all alongside her 15-year-old pup, Tobi. Now, he's the main character of her new children's book, Hello, Tobi!, which celebrates their walks in the park.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Geographical people

Sunday Puzzle: Geographical people
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WLRN listener Christopher Hoffman, of Wellington, Florida, along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

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NPR News: David Bowie fans can explore his legacy at an unusual new archive in London

David Bowie fans can explore his legacy at an unusual new archive in London
A new exhibition in London shares David Bowie's archive, tracing his personas and evolution as a musician and artist.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 13, 2025: With Not My Job guest Bob Costas

'Wait Wait' for September 13, 2025: With Not My Job guest Bob Costas


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest scorekeeper Rhymefest, special guest Bob Costas and panelists Peter Grosz, Brian Babylon, and Emmy Blotnick.

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NPR News: The Emmys are Sunday night. Here's how to watch

The Emmys are Sunday night. Here's how to watch
The awards start at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night, hosted by Nate Bargatze.

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NPR News: How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing
From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

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NPR News: Your Pokemon cards could be valuable. Here's how to find out

Your Pokemon cards could be valuable. Here's how to find out
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Justin Wilson about his Pokemon card collection, and he shares his tips for ascertaining a card or collection's value.

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NPR News: The Emmys will get it wrong. That's why we give out the Deggys

The Emmys will get it wrong. That's why we give out the Deggys
Every year ahead of the Emmys, TV critic Eric Deggans gives out his own awards for the best shows and performances. These are the Deggys.

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NPR News: For the first time ever, a non-Champagne wins prestigious sparkling wine prize

For the first time ever, a non-Champagne wins prestigious sparkling wine prize
For the first time ever, a non-Champagne has won a prestigious international award for best sparkling wine. Ari Shapiro talks with head winemaker of England's Nyetimber, Cherie Spriggs, about the win.

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NPR News: A play about the revolt of workers – not machinery – gave us the word 'robot'

A play about the revolt of workers – not machinery – gave us the word 'robot'
Melania Trump used the word during a recent White House task force meeting to refer to AI. But "robot," was first introduced in a 1920 Czech play in which human workers were the robots.

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NPR News: 'Mussolini: Son of the Century' is a flashy take on how dictatorships happen

'Mussolini: Son of the Century' is a flashy take on how dictatorships happen
A new eight-part series by MUBI chronicles the ferocious rise of the Italian dictator. While the show is a bit too eager to make Mussolini entertaining, the story it tells couldn't be any more timely.

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NPR News: Hollywood loves a story about itself — Seth Rogen racks up Emmy nods for 'The Studio'

Hollywood loves a story about itself — Seth Rogen racks up Emmy nods for 'The Studio'
With 23 nominations and nine Creative Arts Emmys already, Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ satire, The Studio, heads into Sunday's Primetime Emmys lampooning its own industry.

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NPR News: 28 new movies worth checking out this fall

28 new movies worth checking out this fall
Rom-coms, heist flicks, a sports/horror mashup, a pair of Broadway musicals, a biopic of The Boss, festival award winners and lots of showbiz sagas — here's what NPR critics are watching this fall.

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NPR News: 4 lives are upended by an impulsive kiss in the epic novel 'Buckeye'

4 lives are upended by an impulsive kiss in the epic novel 'Buckeye'
Patrick Ryan's novel focuses on two married couples and stretches from pre-WWII to the close of the 20th century, capturing both the sweep of history and the mundane particularity of everyday life.

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NPR News: What will happen to dance, with a major grant program changing?

What will happen to dance, with a major grant program changing?
Twenty dance projects from around the country won grants totaling $100,000 dollars each today. These grants are among the most coveted in the dance world, but this round of winners is the last of its kind due to a funding shortage.

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NPR News: Spinal Tap is back. Director Rob Reiner says they're still dialed up to 11

Spinal Tap is back. Director Rob Reiner says they're still dialed up to 11
In 1984, the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap satirized heavy metal bands. Now the characters are back for a sequel, Spinal Tap II. Reiner says "they have grown neither emotionally or musically."

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NPR News: New teen thriller 'Sisters in the Wind' finds drama in hidden identities

New teen thriller 'Sisters in the Wind' finds drama in hidden identities
Angeline Boulley, author of the hit Firekeeper's Daughter, writes thrillers set in Native American communities in northern Michigan, like the ones where her family has lived for generations.

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NPR News: Highlights from the VMAs, from Mariah Carey's first win to Lady Gaga's magic act

Highlights from the VMAs, from Mariah Carey's first win to Lady Gaga's magic act
Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike.

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NPR News: 'Bluegrass is where my heart is,' Grammy-winning musician Billy Strings says

'Bluegrass is where my heart is,' Grammy-winning musician Billy Strings says
The singer, songwriter and guitarist has one foot in traditional bluegrass and another in improvisational jam music. He has a new album, Live at the Legion, and he brought his guitar to our studio.

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NPR News: After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait

After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait
Hollow Knight was a Kickstarter-backed project that obliterated expectations. Now, after years of rumors, memes and anticipation, the three-person indie developer Team Cherry has delivered the sequel.

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NPR News: Get your tastebuds ready for fall with a recipe that's packed with flavor and color

Get your tastebuds ready for fall with a recipe that's packed with flavor and color
How white beans, chorizo and some olive oil can smooth out an awkward transition from summer to fall.

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NPR News: How brightly colored do we want our food? For brands, it's a hill to dye on

How brightly colored do we want our food? For brands, it's a hill to dye on
Sam's Club is among the food makers removing artificial dyes from products, yet hoping shoppers don't notice a difference in color. But why?

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NPR News: Hitch a ride to the moon in a rusty old car and 'The Couch in the Yard'

Hitch a ride to the moon in a rusty old car and 'The Couch in the Yard'
As the sun sets in a small town, a family loads up their rusty old car with the spare couch in their yard. When it breaks down in the mountains, what else is there to do but fly it to the moon?

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NPR News: West Point alumni group scraps prestigious award celebrations honoring Tom Hanks

West Point alumni group scraps prestigious award celebrations honoring Tom Hanks
The 69-year-old actor and veterans' advocate had been scheduled to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award at an official ceremony and parade on Sept. 25.

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NPR News: Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins top prize at Venice Film Festival

Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych won the top prize on Saturday. The film about the relationships between siblings, and with their parents, stars Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 6, 2025: With Not My Job guest Reneé Rapp

'Wait Wait' for September 6, 2025: With Not My Job guest Reneé Rapp


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Reneé Rapp and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Amy Dickinson, and Shane O'Neill

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NPR News: 20 years after 'Twilight,' Forks' vampire economy is still booming

20 years after 'Twilight,' Forks' vampire economy is still booming
The Twilight books and movies transformed Forks, Wash., the remote logging town where they were set. Forks struggled after losing its main industry. Then the vampires brought an economic boost.

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NPR News: Anthropic to pay authors $1.5B to settle lawsuit over pirated chatbot training material

Anthropic to pay authors $1.5B to settle lawsuit over pirated chatbot training material
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay authors $3,000 per book in a landmark settlement over pirated chatbot training material.

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NPR News: After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt'

After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt'
Wyle spent 11 seasons on the drama ER. When it was time prep for the HBO series The Pitt, he went to medical boot camp to learn how health care had changed. Originally broadcast April 21, 2025.

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NPR News: A clash of the comebacks: Anisimova outlasts Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals

A clash of the comebacks: Anisimova outlasts Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals
Amanda Anisimova beat Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals early Friday in a tense, three-set match. Both players have been climbing up the rankings after taking mental health breaks from the sport.

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NPR News: Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt'

Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt'
Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing certain kinds of pain.

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NPR News: A clash of the comebacks: Osaka and Anisimova face off in the U.S. Open semifinals

A clash of the comebacks: Osaka and Anisimova face off in the U.S. Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova will face off in the U.S. Open semifinals on Thursday. Both players have been climbing up the rankings after taking mental health breaks from the sport.

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NPR News: 'Task' is a new, compelling crime drama from the creator of 'Mare of Easttown'

'Task' is a new, compelling crime drama from the creator of 'Mare of Easttown'
Mark Ruffalo stars as a former priest turned FBI agent in Brad Ingelsby's new HBO miniseries. Set in small-town Pennsylvania, Task is packed with action and conflict, but it also has a lot of heart.

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NPR News: Author Ocean Vuong shares what his mother taught him about storytelling

Author Ocean Vuong shares what his mother taught him about storytelling
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author Ocean Vuong reflects on what his mother taught him about storytelling.

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NPR News: A spine-tingling discovery: This dinosaur had spiked body armor

A spine-tingling discovery: This dinosaur had spiked body armor
In a new paper, researchers describe a bizarre dinosaur with thorny spines along its neck and back that made its home in Africa more than 165 million years ago.

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NPR News: SNL announces 5 new cast members, including one from 'Please Don't Destroy'

SNL announces 5 new cast members, including one from 'Please Don't Destroy'
Ben Marshall of "Please Don't Destroy" will join the cast alongside comedians Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska. Here's what to know about them.

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NPR News: 'Butterfly' is a frustrating spy thriller with a few too many twists

'Butterfly' is a frustrating spy thriller with a few too many twists
Daniel Dae Kim stars in a thriller about a spy who comes out of hiding to save his long-lost daughter. But instead of personal revelations, the series gets mired in plot twists and shoot-outs.

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NPR News: Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene, of 'Dances With Wolves,' dies at 73

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene, of 'Dances With Wolves,' dies at 73
One of the most respected Indigenous actors of his generation, Greene appeared in more than 200 television shows and movies. He played a Lakota warrior in the 1990 blockbuster Dancing With Wolves.

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NPR News: 'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist at 87

'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist at 87
Earlier this year, Fonda made headlines for delivering a fiery critique of the Trump administration during a SAG-AFTRA award acceptance speech. "This is not the time to go inward," Fonda says.

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NPR News: New books this week track John Williams' life, future pandemics and NASA fiction

New books this week track John Williams' life, future pandemics and NASA fiction
This week's publishing highlights are a bumper crop of biography, science and fiction — including new reads the from authors of The Sweetness of Water, The God of Small Things, and Deadliest Enemy.

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NPR News: Vogue promotes Chloe Malle to top editor spot

Vogue promotes Chloe Malle to top editor spot
Malle takes over as the leader of American Vogue immediately. Malle, who has been with the publication since 2011, will still report to Anna Wintour who remains Condé Nast's chief content officer.

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NPR News: Kraft Heinz is splitting up

Kraft Heinz is splitting up
One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.

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NPR News: Sabrina Carpenter laughs at romantic heartbreak on 'Man's Best Friend'

Sabrina Carpenter laughs at romantic heartbreak on 'Man's Best Friend'
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells NPR's Leila Fadel why she describes her new album as a "party for heartbreak," and "a celebration of disappointment"

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NPR News: This album of songs for Gaza is in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated by genocide

This album of songs for Gaza is in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated by genocide
People are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in many ways. Earlier this month, a fundraising album of songs for Gaza was released in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated through genocide.

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NPR News: Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint

Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint
Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988.

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NPR News: Roots of Rock: Pop hitmaker Dion

Roots of Rock: Pop hitmaker Dion
Dion, a former teen idol, was deeply influenced by blues and country music. He had his first hit, "I Wonder Why," in 1958, with the doo-wop group The Belmonts. Originally broadcast in 2000.

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