NPR News: This historian dug up the hidden history of 'amateur' blackface in America

This historian dug up the hidden history of 'amateur' blackface in America
In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America.

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NPR News: Country Joe McDonald, anti-war singer who electrified Woodstock, dies at 84

Country Joe McDonald, anti-war singer who electrified Woodstock, dies at 84
Country Joe and the Fish's best-known song, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," captured the growing anti-war sentiment of the Vietnam era.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Hush

Sunday Puzzle: Hush
Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with BPR listener Wesley Davis and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for March 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Jason Benetti

'Wait Wait' for March 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Jason Benetti


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Jason Benetti and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu

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NPR News: Move over, Europe? Cadillac arrives in F1 as 'America's team'

Move over, Europe? Cadillac arrives in F1 as 'America's team'
Cadillac isn't the first American team at the pinnacle of motorsport, but they're embracing that identity.

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NPR News: Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch
Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold.

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NPR News: 'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead

'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead
A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

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NPR News: Delightfully unhinged 'Hoppers' is a dam good time

Delightfully unhinged 'Hoppers' is a dam good time
A young environmental activist transforms herself into a beaver in this off-the-wall eco-themed comedy. It's the liveliest film to emerge from Pixar in years.

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NPR News: No matter what happens at the Oscars, Delroy Lindo embraces 'the joy of this moment'

No matter what happens at the Oscars, Delroy Lindo embraces 'the joy of this moment'
Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur.

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NPR News: In Tacoma, a joyful treasure hunt for 'monkeyshines' has been going on for 2 decades

In Tacoma, a joyful treasure hunt for 'monkeyshines' has been going on for 2 decades
In Tacoma, Wash., glass artists hide beautiful glass spheres around the city each winter for residents to find. They're called "monkeyshines," because the first ones were stamped with a monkey stamp.

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NPR News: Mundane, magic, maybe both — a new book explores 'The Writer's Room'

Mundane, magic, maybe both — a new book explores 'The Writer's Room'
Why are we captivated by the spaces where where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love."

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NPR News: The 2026 Oscar-nominated documentaries are sensitive and transformative

The 2026 Oscar-nominated documentaries are sensitive and transformative
This year's Oscar-nominated documentaries include a tale of terminal cancer, dispatches from behind bars in Alabama, and stories from Iran and Russia.

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NPR News: Paul McCartney's decade of transformation: From Beatles breakup to John Lennon's murder

Paul McCartney's decade of transformation: From Beatles breakup to John Lennon's murder
Man on the Run shows McCartney's effort to define himself outside The Beatles' shadow: "Paul making this documentary was a way of coming to terms with that whole period," says director Morgan Neville.

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NPR News: Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so

Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so
As solo leisure booms globally, theater operator ATG Entertainment is launching "Solo Seats" events to destigmatize going to the theater alone.

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NPR News: A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists

A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists
Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of literature, journalism, music and film by Iranians are a powerful starting point.

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NPR News: This quiet epic is the top-grossing Japanese live action film of all time

This quiet epic is the top-grossing Japanese live action film of all time
The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan's Kabuki theater.

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NPR News: For filmmaker Chloé Zhao, creative life was never linear

For filmmaker Chloé Zhao, creative life was never linear
Director Chloé Zhao used meditation, somatic exercises and dance to inspire the cast and crew of this Oscar-nominated story about William Shakespeare's family.

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NPR News: 10 new books in March offer mental vacations

10 new books in March offer mental vacations
March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling.

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NPR News: 'America's Founding Son' shares how John Quincy Adams became a political maverick

'America's Founding Son' shares how John Quincy Adams became a political maverick
John Quincy Adams had one of the most consequential post-presidencies in U.S. history. NPR"s Steve Inskeep asks biographer Bob Crawford how Adams became the ultimate political maverick.

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NPR News: 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley looks for the 'shadowy bits' of her characters

'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley looks for the 'shadowy bits' of her characters
Buckley has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's wife in Hamnet. The film "brought me into this next chapter of my life as a mother," Buckley says.

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NPR News: Lesley Manville says her stage and screen careers 'feed each other'

Lesley Manville says her stage and screen careers 'feed each other'
The decorated British actress discusses her new film Midwinter Break, her role in Oedipus on Broadway and how she balances stage and screen.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Sandwiched

Sunday Puzzle: Sandwiched
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WXXI listener Jonathan Black and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Found: The 19th century silent film that first captured a robot attack

Found: The 19th century silent film that first captured a robot attack
A newly rediscovered 1897 short by famed French filmmaker Georges Méliès is being hailed as the first-ever depiction of a robot in cinema.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 28. 2026: Live in Bloomington with Lilly King!

'Wait Wait' for February 28. 2026: Live in Bloomington with Lilly King!


This week, Wait Wait is live in Bloomington, Indiana with host Peter Sagal, special guest Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie

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NPR News: 'I don't need helium' to play SpongeBob SquarePants, comic Tom Kenny says

'I don't need helium' to play SpongeBob SquarePants, comic Tom Kenny says
Kenny has voiced SpongeBob since the animated series began in 1999. Now he's playing the character in a new film, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Originally broadcast Nov. 16, 2004.

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NPR News: Her dad couldn't come to the game for Father's Day — then Bob appeared

Her dad couldn't come to the game for Father's Day — then Bob appeared
Olivia Joffrey's teacher organized a Father's Day softball game for students and their dads. But Joffrey's father was sick and not able to be there for his daughter. Her unsung hero stepped in.

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NPR News: This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake — while it still has one

This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake — while it still has one
As climate change accelerates, local experts say the date Wisconsin's Lake Mendota freezes over is getting later, making safe conditions for activities that rely on snow and ice harder to predict.

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NPR News: In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount

In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount
Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.

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NPR News: Iraqi film draws on Saddam-era childhood in tale of life under dictatorship

Iraqi film draws on Saddam-era childhood in tale of life under dictatorship
Hasan Hadi's debut feature film is a neorealist look at how life under Saddam Hussein and sanctions in 1990s Iraq destroyed children's innocence.

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NPR News: Every month in Baker, Nev., people come out for a full moon hike

Every month in Baker, Nev., people come out for a full moon hike
Among the cattle ranches and stretches of desert of Eastern Nevada, there aren't a lot of social events. But there is a full moon hike every month in the tiny town of Baker.

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NPR News: Her unsung hero stepped in when her dad couldn't be there

Her unsung hero stepped in when her dad couldn't be there
Olivia Joffrey's teacher organized a Father's Day softball game for students and their dads. But Joffrey's father was sick and not able to be there for his daughter. Her unsung hero stepped in.

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NPR News: Actor Stellan Skarsgård doesn't believe in bad guys

Actor Stellan Skarsgård doesn't believe in bad guys
Skarsgård plays a filmmaker struggling to connect with his two grown daughters in Sentimental Value. As the father of eight, the Swedish actor says he understands the tension his character faces.

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NPR News: Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub

Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub
The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration."

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NPR News: Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life

Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life
Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.

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NPR News: BAFTAs come under fire after guest with Tourette syndrome uses slur during ceremony

BAFTAs come under fire after guest with Tourette syndrome uses slur during ceremony
The BAFTAs were disrupted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome who shouted slurs at Black presenters. TV critic Eric Deggans examines the criticisms of the show's organizer and broadcaster.

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NPR News: Black History Month: A look back at 2016 in film and TV

Black History Month: A look back at 2016 in film and TV
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about the film and TV of a decade ago as part of a Black History Month series about the year 2016.

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NPR News: BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony

BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony
A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The BBC did not edit out his outbursts in its delayed broadcast.

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NPR News: Kate Hudson on regret, rom-coms and finding a role that hits all the notes

Kate Hudson on regret, rom-coms and finding a role that hits all the notes
Hudson always wanted to sing, but feared it would derail her acting career. Now she's up for an Oscar for her portrayal of a hairdresser who performs in a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue.

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NPR News: What NPR reporters will remember most about these Winter Olympics

What NPR reporters will remember most about these Winter Olympics
NPR's reporters on the ground in Italy reflect on a far-flung, jam-packed Winter Olympics.

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NPR News: Tracy Morgan plays a disgraced football player rehabilitating his image in new sitcom

Tracy Morgan plays a disgraced football player rehabilitating his image in new sitcom
Robert Carlock, The co-showrunner of "30 Rock," teams up with Tracy Morgan again for "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins," a new sitcom about a disgraced football player rehabilitating his image.

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NPR News: Reporters' notebook: The Olympics closing ceremony is way more fun than you'd think

Reporters' notebook: The Olympics closing ceremony is way more fun than you'd think
Olympics opening ceremonies tend to get more love than their closing counterparts. But a pair of NPR reporters who watched both in Italy left with a newfound appreciation for the latter.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: TransformeR

Sunday Puzzle: TransformeR
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Joan Suits and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in runup to 250th anniversary

FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in runup to 250th anniversary
The "Pledge America Campaign" urges broadcasters to focus on programming that highlights "the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today."

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NPR News: How pin trading became an Olympic tradition — and what to know before you try it

How pin trading became an Olympic tradition — and what to know before you try it
Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 21, 2026: Welcome to the Wait Wait Olympic Games!

'Wait Wait' for February 21, 2026: Welcome to the Wait Wait Olympic Games!
This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments from the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more!

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NPR News: In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all

In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all
Buzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days.

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NPR News: '10% Happier' author Dan Harris talks about a moment of kindness from a stranger

'10% Happier' author Dan Harris talks about a moment of kindness from a stranger
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. 10% Happier author Dan Harris talks about a moment of kindness from a stranger.

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NPR News: Skis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally

Skis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally
A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.

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NPR News: What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics

What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 Winter Games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.

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NPR News: Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center

Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center
Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announcement came after many prominent artists canceled existing scheduled appearances.

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NPR News: Reporter's notebook: My Olympic Lunar New Year

Reporter's notebook: My Olympic Lunar New Year
An NPR reporter covering the Olympics in Milan takes us on cultural side quests, to a hospitality house and a candy store.

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NPR News: Michael Pollan says AI may 'think' — but it will never be conscious

Michael Pollan says AI may 'think' — but it will never be conscious
"Consciousness is under siege," says author Michael Pollan. His new book, A World Appears, explores consciousness on both a personal and technological level.

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NPR News: An unsung hero stepped in to help a newly widowed mom in a moment of need

An unsung hero stepped in to help a newly widowed mom in a moment of need
Barbara Alvarez lost her husband in 2017, just before their daughter went off to college. Her unsung hero helped her find the strength to be a single mother to her child at a key moment in their lives.

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NPR News: Curling builds community in rural Massachusetts

Curling builds community in rural Massachusetts
In tiny Petersham, Mass., a volunteer-run curling club is a gathering place for people of all ages who love to curl and hang out.

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NPR News: Remembering the night Jesse Jackson read 'Green Eggs and Ham' on 'Saturday Night Live'

Remembering the night Jesse Jackson read 'Green Eggs and Ham' on 'Saturday Night Live'
We look back on Jesse Jackson's 1991 Saturday Night Live appearance reading Green Eggs and Ham in honor of Dr. Seuss. Jackson died on Tuesday at age 84.

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NPR News: A photojournalist details her rebellion against the Syrian regime -- and her father

A photojournalist details her rebellion against the Syrian regime -- and her father
Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria, where her father was allegedly an assassin for the regime. She joined the Syrian revolution first as a protester and then as a photojournalist. Her memoir is Defiance.

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NPR News: The 'Zipper Queen' volunteers at repair cafes to restore busted zippers

The 'Zipper Queen' volunteers at repair cafes to restore busted zippers
Michelle Elise is known in repair cafe circles as the "Zipper Queen." She finds that most broken zippers just need some TLC, not replacing.

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NPR News: Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles

Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.

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NPR News: Amber Ruffin's 'Bigfoot!' musical offers hope to anyone who's been othered

Amber Ruffin's 'Bigfoot!' musical offers hope to anyone who's been othered
Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical.

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NPR News: 'Adolescence' and 'Train Dreams' win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards

'Adolescence' and 'Train Dreams' win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards
"Adolescence" and "Train Dreams" took home the top prizes Sunday night at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, an award show that honors indie filmmakers and influences Oscar buzz.

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NPR News: Chef's soup dumpling lesson doubles as a love letter to DC's Chinatown

Chef's soup dumpling lesson doubles as a love letter to DC's Chinatown
Chef Tim Ma, owner of Lucky Danger in Washington's Chinatown, walks us through how to fold soup dumplings in preparation for Lunar New Year celebrations.

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NPR News: Photos: The flying doctors of Lesotho won't let their wings be clipped

Photos: The flying doctors of Lesotho won't let their wings be clipped
This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.

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NPR News: Amidst ongoing war, Ukrainian grandmothers are finding joy in cheerleading

Amidst ongoing war, Ukrainian grandmothers are finding joy in cheerleading
Struggling with stress and depression after years of war in Ukraine, a group of friends in their fifties and sixties throw themselves into competitive cheerleading.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Common threads

Sunday Puzzle: Common threads
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WWNO listener Shyra Latiolais and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest Arden Cho

'Wait Wait' for February 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest Arden Cho


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Negin Farsad, special guest Arden Cho and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Beth Stelling

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: I officiated their wedding. Now I think they should get a divorce

Dear Life Kit: I officiated their wedding. Now I think they should get a divorce
An NPR listener says they've become increasingly concerned by their friends' marriage and feels a sense of duty to fix their relationship problems. Can they tell them what they really think?

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NPR News: Oscar nominee Wagner Moura talks about the spirituality of the stage

Oscar nominee Wagner Moura talks about the spirituality of the stage
Wagner Moura is the first-ever Brazilian to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "The Secret Agent." On Wild Card, he reflected on his career on stage.

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NPR News: Kitty cats and cloud hands - how U.S. Olympic snowboarders keep calm in competition

Kitty cats and cloud hands - how U.S. Olympic snowboarders keep calm in competition
U.S. snowboarders psych themselves up before competition with heavy metal and pop music, cat photos, and apparently many on the men's halfpipe team now do Qigong.

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NPR News: Is Friday the 13th a lucky day for horror movie releases?

Is Friday the 13th a lucky day for horror movie releases?
Friday the 13th comes in both February and March this year, bringing scary movies with it. Does releasing horror movies on the scariest day of the year bring a bump at the box office?

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NPR News: Winter Olympic shocker: American Chloe Kim falls short of halfpipe gold three-peat

Winter Olympic shocker: American Chloe Kim falls short of halfpipe gold three-peat
Korea's Gaon Choi, 17, rebounded from a hard fall to win gold — and end her role model's historic bid for three in a row in the Winter Olympic halfpipe.

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NPR News: Gothic lust, chair lust and big-league dreams are in theaters this weekend

Gothic lust, chair lust and big-league dreams are in theaters this weekend
A fever-dream of a "Wuthering Heights" adaptation is out this weekend starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. And Stephen Curry-produced GOAT is a speedy, snazzily animated sports flick.

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NPR News: How to hone your 'friendship intuition'

How to hone your 'friendship intuition'
Friendship expert Kat Vellos shares tips on how to make a new friendship stick, including what to do together, how often to hang out — and what to do if the vibes just aren't there.

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NPR News: Emily Nemens' novel 'Clutch' tells the story of 5 women and their lifelong friendship

Emily Nemens' novel 'Clutch' tells the story of 5 women and their lifelong friendship
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Emily Nemens about her latest novel, Clutch, which tells the story of five women and their lifelong friendship.

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NPR News: 'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek has died at 48

'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek has died at 48
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024.

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NPR News: Life, liberty and the very American pursuit of humor

Life, liberty and the very American pursuit of humor
The Declaration of Independence states that all men have certain "unalienable rights." From Mark Twain to Jon Stewart, satirists have picked apart that guarantee and what politicians do to honor it.

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NPR News: Students' push for change results in new Latino history exhibit in Chicago

Students' push for change results in new Latino history exhibit in Chicago
A group of Latino high school students in Chicago didn't feel represented by a local museum. They successfully petitioned the museum, resulting in a new exhibit reflecting local Latino history.

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NPR News: Reporter's notebook: A Dutch speedskater and a U.S. influencer walk into a bar …

Reporter's notebook: A Dutch speedskater and a U.S. influencer walk into a bar …
NPR's Rachel Treisman took a pause from watching figure skaters break records to see speed skaters break records. Plus, the surreal experience of watching backflip artist Ilia Malinin.

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NPR News: Bad Bunny's joyful defiance captivates Super Bowl halftime

Bad Bunny's joyful defiance captivates Super Bowl halftime
Bad Bunny delivered a joyful 13-minute Super Bowl halftime performance with a message of unity as well as pride in Latin American culture at a time when many Latinos in the U.S. feel under attack.

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NPR News: 'End of Days' recalls the violent 1992 Ruby Ridge confrontation in Idaho

'End of Days' recalls the violent 1992 Ruby Ridge confrontation in Idaho
Author Chris Jennings talks the apocalyptic religious views that fueled the standoff between federal agents and the family of Randy Weaver — and the use of force rules that made it so deadly.

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NPR News: Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.

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NPR News: Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.

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NPR News: A Nashville museum celebrates the role of a small town in American music over the years

A Nashville museum celebrates the role of a small town in American music over the years
The small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama has played a great role in American music for decades. Now, a new exhibit in Nashville is honoring its legacy.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: -IUM Pandemonium

Sunday Puzzle: -IUM Pandemonium
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPBS listener Anthony Baio and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Mychal Threets

'Wait Wait' for February 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Mychal Threets


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Mychal Threets and panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro

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NPR News: Hyperpop, poetry, BDSM or a Moroccan rave allegory? Choose your own cinematic adventure

Hyperpop, poetry, BDSM or a Moroccan rave allegory? Choose your own cinematic adventure
Charli xcx is on more screens this weekend while Pillion tells a sweet BDSM story.

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NPR News: 'Pillion' is a wildly entertaining dark comedy about sex and power

'Pillion' is a wildly entertaining dark comedy about sex and power
A mild-mannered young man enters into a dominant-submissive relationship with the leader of a gay biker gang. Pillion approaches the subject without judgment and with a great deal of sly humor.

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NPR News: Celebrating 'Taxi Driver' at 50, with Martin Scorsese, Jodie Foster and more

Celebrating 'Taxi Driver' at 50, with Martin Scorsese, Jodie Foster and more
We celebrate the Oscar-winning 1976 film by listening back to archival interviews with Scorsese, screenwriter Paul Schrader, and actors Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd and Albert Brooks.

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NPR News: Oscar-nominated director calls Iran a 'failed state' after his co-writer's arrest

Oscar-nominated director calls Iran a 'failed state' after his co-writer's arrest
The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested for condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."

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NPR News: From Jesus to Jurassic Park: This year's Super Bowl ads are playing it safe

From Jesus to Jurassic Park: This year's Super Bowl ads are playing it safe
Early Super Bowl spots show advertisers want lots of buzz but not controversy.

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NPR News: Olympic figure skating starts with the team event. Here's what to know about it

Olympic figure skating starts with the team event. Here's what to know about it
The three-day event is a chance for the top 10 skating countries to bring home a medal — and for viewers to get acquainted with the sport's different disciplines and biggest names.

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NPR News: A "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story

A "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story


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NPR News: Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance

Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran's underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

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NPR News: 'More relevant every day' in the U.S.: A filmmaker documented Russia's journalists

'More relevant every day' in the U.S.: A filmmaker documented Russia's journalists
Julia Loktev's documentary My Undesirable Friends follows young independent journalists covering Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals

How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.

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NPR News: A group of mudlarkers see what's hiding by a Philadelphia creek

A group of mudlarkers see what's hiding by a Philadelphia creek
"Mudlarking" is the hobby of searching for keepsakes along muddy creek banks. An old marble is enough to get people outdoors for this pursuit best performed in the winter.

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NPR News: Reporter's notebook: A peek inside the Olympic Village

Reporter's notebook: A peek inside the Olympic Village
NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions.

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NPR News: Award winning poet Kimberly M. Blaeser combines science and spirituality

Award winning poet Kimberly M. Blaeser combines science and spirituality
Kimberly Blaeser, a former poet laureate of Wisconsin, will accept a prize from the National Book Foundation next month for her collection of poems, Ancient Light.

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NPR News: A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever

A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.

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NPR News: Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions

Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions
After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts?

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NPR News: 'Blue Moon' pushed Ethan Hawke to his limit: 'That's a thrilling spot to be in'

'Blue Moon' pushed Ethan Hawke to his limit: 'That's a thrilling spot to be in'
"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of his Oscar-nominated portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart. Originally broadcast Nov. 13, 2025.

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NPR News: From the dumpster to the aisle: This wedding dress restorer brings gowns back to life

From the dumpster to the aisle: This wedding dress restorer brings gowns back to life
During the coronavirus pandemic, TikTok and Instagram creator Hobby Bobbins taught herself how to restore vintage dresses. Now, she's brought dozens of old wedding dresses back to life.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.

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NPR News: You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book

You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book
In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love…

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NPR News: At a clown school near Paris, failure is the lesson

At a clown school near Paris, failure is the lesson
For decades, students at the Ecole Philippe Gaulier have been paying to bomb onstage. The goal isn't laughs — it's learning how to take the humiliation and keep going.

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NPR News: 'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79

'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79
The actor was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, opposite Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in the hit 1970s sitcom. Wilson died Friday from complications related to cancer, his publicist said.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 31, 2026: With Not My Job guest Jon M. Chu

'Wait Wait' for January 31, 2026: With Not My Job guest Jon M. Chu


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Jon M. Chu and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz and Annie Rauwerda

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NPR News: Lila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album

Lila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album
Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.

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NPR News: Catherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71
O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI
Del Toro's Frankenstein, which reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel, has been nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Originally broadcast Oct. 23, 2025.

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NPR News: With his first Grammy nomination, Destin Conrad embraces personal evolution

With his first Grammy nomination, Destin Conrad embraces personal evolution
Destin Conrad went from teen social media star to a musician touring the world on some of its biggest stages. In 2025, he put out both an R&B and jazz album and earned his first Grammy nomination.

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NPR News: More staff shakeups at the Kennedy Center

More staff shakeups at the Kennedy Center
The departures include Kevin Couch, who was announced as the Kennedy Center's senior vice president of artistic planning less than two weeks ago.

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NPR News: Former NBC producer tells her own story about Matt Lauer in 'Unspeakable Things'

Former NBC producer tells her own story about Matt Lauer in 'Unspeakable Things'
Brooke Nevils was working for NBC at the Sochi Olympics when, she says, she was sexually assaulted by Today Show host Matt Lauer — a claim he denies. Nevils' new memoir is Unspeakable Things.

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NPR News: 'Philadelphia,' 'Clueless,' 'The Karate Kid' added to the National Film Registry

'Philadelphia,' 'Clueless,' 'The Karate Kid' added to the National Film Registry
Every year, the National Film Registry adds 25 films to its collection to be preserved for posterity. Selections for 2025 ranges from 'The Thing' to 'White Christmas'

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NPR News: Oprah Winfrey visits NPR's 'Wild Card with Rachel Martin' podcast

Oprah Winfrey visits NPR's 'Wild Card with Rachel Martin' podcast
Oprah Winfrey paid a visit to the NPR podcast "Wild Card with Rachel Martin," and Rachel sent us a sneak preview.

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NPR News: Michael Mayo's 'Fly' is a soaring testament to his artistry and creative vision

Michael Mayo's 'Fly' is a soaring testament to his artistry and creative vision
 Vocalist Michael Mayo reached new heights through his latest album Fly, with the project earning the crooner his first Grammy nominations of his career.

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NPR News: So you're buying tickets for Harry Styles' tour. Can artists control the prices?

So you're buying tickets for Harry Styles' tour. Can artists control the prices?
For years, fans have complained about what it can take to get a concert ticket: the long virtual queue waits, website crashes and high prices. Now, the artists' role in it all are being questioned.

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NPR News: 'KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X conquer the charts and claim their destiny

'KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X conquer the charts and claim their destiny
The fictional band HUNTR/X from the hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters went from a group no one had ever heard of to one of the biggest pop acts of 2025. Now they have five Grammy nominations.

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NPR News: How did Tucker Carlson become one of the far right's most influential voices?

How did Tucker Carlson become one of the far right's most influential voices?
Writer Jason Zengerle says Carlson had the foresight to see Trump's potential in 2015. Now he's someone the president "definitely listens to." Zengerle's new book is Hated by All the Right People.

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NPR News: A kids' guide to phone-free fun, from the author of 'The Anxious Generation'

A kids' guide to phone-free fun, from the author of 'The Anxious Generation'
Jonathan Haidt's 2024 book made the case that screen time had "rewired" kids' brains. The Amazing Generation is a collab with science journalist Catherine Price and graphic novelist Cynthia Yuan Cheng.

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NPR News: Neighbors and church members transformed the home of a man with terminal cancer

Neighbors and church members transformed the home of a man with terminal cancer
In 2007, Larry Maxfield helped his brother Marty move to Utah. Marty had terminal cancer. Neighbors and church members helped transform Marty's new house into a warm home during his final days.

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NPR News: How a 1984 NYC subway shooting let to the politics of resentment we see today

How a 1984 NYC subway shooting let to the politics of resentment we see today
In Fear and Fury, historian Heather Ann Thompson revisits Bernhard Goetz's shooting of four Black teens — and explains how the incident reshaped criminal justice, national policy and media coverage.

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NPR News: Julian Barnes' playful new book is also his 'official departure'

Julian Barnes' playful new book is also his 'official departure'
Departure(s) explores several of Barnes' lifelong obsessions — mortality, memory, and time. It's slim but weighty, digressive yet incisive. Barnes, who just turned 80, says it will be his last.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: All In

Sunday Puzzle: All In
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WFIU listener Mark Minster of Terre Haute, Ind., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 24, 2026: With Not My Job guest Kevin O'Leary

'Wait Wait' for January 24, 2026: With Not My Job guest Kevin O'Leary


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Kevin O'Leary and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca

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NPR News: A wintry mix: 12 reading recommendations to get you through the storm

A wintry mix: 12 reading recommendations to get you through the storm
If you're hunkering down ahead of the big storm, we want to make sure you're prepared. Yes, with batteries, flashlights, and toilet paper, but — perhaps most importantly — with good reading material.

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NPR News: Alex Horne and Greg Davies talk about the U.S. tour of their British show, 'Taskmaster'

Alex Horne and Greg Davies talk about the U.S. tour of their British show, 'Taskmaster'
NPR's Scott Simon asks Alex Horne and Greg Davies about the U.S. tour of their British show "Taskmaster," where comedians are assigned silly or pointless tasks.

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NPR News: Tired of bad haircuts? 3 stylists share tips on how to get the do of your dreams

Tired of bad haircuts? 3 stylists share tips on how to get the do of your dreams
No more crying over bad haircuts. This illustrated guide has advice on how to find a great stylist and communicate what you want, even while you're sitting in the salon chair.

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NPR News: Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them

Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.

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NPR News: An AI judge, a time-traveling 10-year-old and more in theaters

An AI judge, a time-traveling 10-year-old and more in theaters
In a not-too-distant future, an artificial intelligence entity determines the fate of the accused in Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.

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NPR News: Remember 'Star Search'? Netflix is rebooting it, and this time you're the judge

Remember 'Star Search'? Netflix is rebooting it, and this time you're the judge
The streamer's revamp of the 1980s-'90s talent show lets global viewers vote in real time, with almost instant results.

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NPR News: 'Weird Al' grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up

'Weird Al' grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Weird Al" Yankovic grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up.

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NPR News: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Oscar nominations, where 'Sinners' made history

5 takeaways from the 2026 Oscar nominations, where 'Sinners' made history
Sinners landed a record number of nods, while Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good fell short of their franchise predecessors.

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NPR News: 'The White Hot' asks: If men can go find themselves, why can't women?

'The White Hot' asks: If men can go find themselves, why can't women?
Quiara Alegría Hudes' novel was inspired by Siddhartha and other classic tales of men seeking enlightenment. It's about a mother in Philadelphia who buys a bus ticket, leaving her daughter behind.

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NPR News: Netflix reboots 'Star Search' with a twist for the TikTok generation

Netflix reboots 'Star Search' with a twist for the TikTok generation
Netflix rebooted the talent show Star Search this week, hosted by Anthony Anderson with judges Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen. The original gave early exposure to stars like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.

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NPR News: 'Crux' author Gabriel Tallent says taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net

'Crux' author Gabriel Tallent says taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Gabriel Tallent about his new novel Cruxand why not taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net.

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NPR News: Sundance prepares for its final Park City festival before moving to Boulder, Colo.

Sundance prepares for its final Park City festival before moving to Boulder, Colo.
As the festival prepares to move to Colorado, filmmakers and cinephiles gather to celebrate its founder and the future of indie film.

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NPR News: Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding

Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding
A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents David and Victoria Beckham have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized public branding over their family relationships.

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NPR News: 'Let them.' The small bit of advice that made a big difference to a grieving widow

'Let them.' The small bit of advice that made a big difference to a grieving widow
Connie Sherburne lost her husband to a plane accident in 2020. A small bit of advice she got from an insurance company employee made a huge difference in her life for years after that.

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NPR News: Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths says she won't let pain be 'the engine that drives the ship'

Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths says she won't let pain be 'the engine that drives the ship'
On the day Griffiths married author Salman Rushdie, her longtime best friend died unexpectedly. Eleven months later, Rushdie was stabbed multiple times while being interviewed on stage.

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NPR News: Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over

Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over
The Martha Graham Dance Company is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

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NPR News: Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?

Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?
There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they're believed to be? Are there upsides?

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NPR News: Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
Garavani built one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. His clients included royalty, Hollywood stars, and first ladies.

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NPR News: The 2026 Olympics are the most widespread in history. See what's happening where

The 2026 Olympics are the most widespread in history. See what's happening where
Competitions will be hosted at 25 venues spanning an area of more than 8,000 square miles. Here's what's happening at each of the four main clusters.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: It takes two

Sunday Puzzle: It takes two
Ilyse Levine-Kanji of Westborough, Massachusetts plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and host Ayesha Rascoe.

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NPR News: 'You need this knowledge,' says Henry Louis Gates Jr. as new season of Finding Your Roots premieres

'You need this knowledge,' says Henry Louis Gates Jr. as new season of Finding Your Roots premieres
Henry Louis Gates Jr. previews the complex, multi-generational stories shaping the newest season of PBS' Finding Your Roots.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 17, 2026: With Not My Job guest Kali Reis

'Wait Wait' for January 17, 2026: With Not My Job guest Kali Reis


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Kali Reis and panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank

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NPR News: Matthew McConaughey trademarks his catchphrase in a bid to beat AI fakes

Matthew McConaughey trademarks his catchphrase in a bid to beat AI fakes
"Alright, Alright, Alright!" Film actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his voice and image in a bid to combat AI fakes.

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NPR News: Yes, introverts and extroverts can be good friends. Here's how

Yes, introverts and extroverts can be good friends. Here's how
Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK. Here's how to foster deep connections despite your differences.

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NPR News: Comedian Tig Notaro on finding humor in the heaviest of moments

Comedian Tig Notaro on finding humor in the heaviest of moments
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Tig Notaro talks about admiring the way her friend handled death.

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NPR News: 'Starfleet Academy' brings a modern sheen to the 'Star Trek' universe

'Starfleet Academy' brings a modern sheen to the 'Star Trek' universe
Viewers without any Star Trek expertise can enjoy the new adventures out of context. But there are echoes and Easter eggs throughout this Paramount+ series, for those who catch them.

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NPR News: Jodie Foster plans more French roles after 'A Private Life'

Jodie Foster plans more French roles after 'A Private Life'
Jodie Foster has spoken French since she was a child. But it's only now that she's taken on a lead role scripted almost entirely in the language of Molière, for A Private Life.

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NPR News: 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debuts this weekend

'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debuts this weekend
There are no dragons, no maps and no internecine family trees in this Game of Thrones prequel about an underdog knight and his would-be squire.

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NPR News: Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

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NPR News: Here to Help: How an LA musician's loss has inspired him to help others

Here to Help: How an LA musician's loss has inspired him to help others
Brandon Jay and his wife, Gwendolyn Sanford, created Altadena Musicians to help those who may have lost their beloved musical instruments in last year's LA wildfires.

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NPR News: MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating

MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
Georgetown is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., to the historic Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

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NPR News: The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate

The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate
It's not just the quintessential corporate jargon word. "Synergy" goes back hundreds of years, with history in Christianity, medicine and psychology.

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NPR News: 'My role was making movies that mattered,' says Jodie Foster, as 'Taxi Driver' turns 50

'My role was making movies that mattered,' says Jodie Foster, as 'Taxi Driver' turns 50
Foster was just 12 years old when she starred in the 1976 film. "What luck to have been part of that, our golden age of cinema in the '70s," she says. Her latest film is Vie Privée (A Private Life).

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NPR News: Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind 'Dilbert,' dies at 68

Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind 'Dilbert,' dies at 68
Adams announced in May that he was dying of metastatic prostate cancer. Thousands of newspapers carried his strip satirizing office culture from the '90s until a controversy in 2023.

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NPR News: Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House arrives

Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House arrives
Today is the deadline the White House has given the Smithsonian Institution for submitting materials in the content review it has ordered for "improper ideology."

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NPR News: Lost overnight, a 6-year-old was found by a man who ignored search teams' advice

Lost overnight, a 6-year-old was found by a man who ignored search teams' advice
When he was 6 years old, Thomas Sinclair wandered away from his family's campsite on Lake Superior and got lost. At dawn he heard a voice that has shaped his life ever since.

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NPR News: 'The God of the Woods' novelist Liz Moore describes the rare 'flow state' of writing

'The God of the Woods' novelist Liz Moore describes the rare 'flow state' of writing
Moore says writing is mostly hard labor, but "2% of the time, usually at the very beginning of a book and the very end of a book, it feels like flying." She's the author of Long Bright River.

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NPR News: 'Hijack' and 'The Night Manager' continue to thrill in their second seasons

'Hijack' and 'The Night Manager' continue to thrill in their second seasons
Idris Elba returns as the world's most unlucky traveler in Season 2 of the Apple TV series Hijack. And Tom Hiddleston is back as a hotel worker/intelligence agent in The Night Manager on Prime Video.

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NPR News: Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes
Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis.

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NPR News: Photos: 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet

Photos: 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet
The brightest stars in TV and film kicked off the 83rd annual Golden Globes tonight in Beverly Hills, Calif. with Ariana Grande, Noah Wyle, Teyana Taylor and George Clooney are just some the names who walked the red carpet.

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NPR News: The 2026 Golden Globe awards are Sunday. Here's how to watch

The 2026 Golden Globe awards are Sunday. Here's how to watch
The 2026 Golden Globes air on Sunday night starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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NPR News: National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo

National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo
A new portrait of President Trump is on display at the National Portrait Gallery's "America's Presidents" exhibition. Text accompanying the portrait removes references to Trump's impeachments.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory

Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer plays the puzzle with KAMW listener Daniel Abramson of Albuquerque, N.M, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69
T.K. Carter gained fame as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing."

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NPR News: Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits
The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 10, 2026: With Not My Job guest Delroy Lindo

'Wait Wait' for January 10, 2026: With Not My Job guest Delroy Lindo


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Delroy Lindo and panelists Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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NPR News: 2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism

2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.

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NPR News: 'Heavyweight' podcast host Jonathan Goldstein on whether people can really change

'Heavyweight' podcast host Jonathan Goldstein on whether people can really change
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't ask. Heavyweight podcast host Jonathan Goldstein tackles the question of whether people can really change.

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NPR News: Neil Diamond shares his guilty pleasure hits (Hint: 'Sweet Caroline' is on the list)

Neil Diamond shares his guilty pleasure hits (Hint: 'Sweet Caroline' is on the list)
The new film Song Sung Blue is about a Neil Diamond tribute band. Before Diamond began recording his own hits, he worked in Tin Pan Alley writing songs for others. Originally broadcast in 2005.

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NPR News: Michael B. Jordan expands his cinematic universe

Michael B. Jordan expands his cinematic universe
From child actor to "Sexiest Man Alive" leading man status, Jordan takes on Hollywood as director-producer and soon may win awards for his performance in Sinners.

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NPR News: Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today

Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today
The Pitt is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out for this season.

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NPR News: 'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism

'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism
Thompson has the words "yes" and "no" tattooed on opposite arms. "I'm constantly wrestling with ... my cynicism and my optimism," she says. In addition to Hedda, she stars in the series His & Hers.

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NPR News: Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political'

Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political'
The 18-time Grammy Award winner is the latest musician to cancel an show at the Kennedy Center. Béla Fleck says he cannot currently perform there because it "has become charged and political."

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NPR News: 'American Reich' author details a national surge in bigotry and white supremacy

'American Reich' author details a national surge in bigotry and white supremacy
Journalist Eric Lichtblau says President Trump's incendiary rhetoric has stoked a "new age of hate." His book centers on a murder committed by a young neo-Nazi in Orange County, Calif.

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NPR News: A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries

A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries
Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down.

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NPR News: The foods and flavors that could be 2026's newest trends

The foods and flavors that could be 2026's newest trends
From pandan to fibermaxxing, a look at the food trends experts are predicting for 2026.

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NPR News: Put these 12 eye-opening books on your 2026 reading list

Put these 12 eye-opening books on your 2026 reading list
Want to learn something new in the new year? Check out these deep-dive books from 2025 — nonfiction that will lead you to fresh discoveries about big tech, true crime and the ground beneath our feet.

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NPR News: How another hospital patient helped saved a man

How another hospital patient helped saved a man
In 2013, John was chatting with another patient in the hospital when his words abruptly slurred. That patient recognized something was wrong and called for help, and doctors were able to intervene.

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NPR News: 'Everything I knew burned down around me': A journalist looks back on LA's fires

'Everything I knew burned down around me': A journalist looks back on LA's fires
Jacob Soboroff was raised in the Pacific Palisades and reported live from the area as it was devastated by fire in 2025. In Firestorm, Soboroff offers a minute-by-minute account of the catastrophe.

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NPR News: Feeling cooped up? Get out of town with this delightful literary road trip

Feeling cooped up? Get out of town with this delightful literary road trip
In The Rest of Our Lives, the narrator drops his daughter off to college — then keeps on driving, leaving his marriage behind. Ben Markovits' novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

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NPR News: 2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage

2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: New newsmakers of 2025

Sunday Puzzle: New newsmakers of 2025
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KNPR listener Calvin Siemer of Henderson, Nev., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 3, 2026: Happy New Year!

'Wait Wait' for January 3, 2026: Happy New Year!
This week, we anticipate good things for 2026 by reminding ourselves about all the fun we had in 2025, with special guests Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, and Heather Gay

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NPR News: Already tired of winter? This new book could change your perspective

Already tired of winter? This new book could change your perspective
In her new book of nonfiction, Val McDermid takes a break from the crime novels she's known for. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with the Scottish writer about "Winter: The Story of a Season."

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NPR News: Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show

Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show
Pokemon cards are having a moment, making it hard to find them in stores and at fair prices. Collectors say going to a card show is one way to find cards and fair prices.

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NPR News: What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale

What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale
Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking.

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NPR News: George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump

George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump
The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

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