NPR News: An exhibit in New York examines master painter Raphael in the U.S. for the first time

An exhibit in New York examines master painter Raphael in the U.S. for the first time
For the first time in the United States, there's a major retrospective of the work of the Renaissance master Raphael.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Vowel Renewals

Sunday Puzzle: Vowel Renewals
NPR's Don Gonyea plays the puzzle with KXJZ radio listener Suzanne Palmer and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for March 28, 2026: Live in Savannah with D.W. Moffett

'Wait Wait' for March 28, 2026: Live in Savannah with D.W. Moffett


This week, Wait Wait is live in Savannah with host Peter Sagal, guest Judge and Scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson

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NPR News: The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid
South Africa's iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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NPR News: Jigsaw puzzling is a growing competitive activity — with a national tournament

Jigsaw puzzling is a growing competitive activity — with a national tournament
There's a big national competition in Atlanta this week in puzzling. Teams will race to put jigsaw pieces into place, assembling 500 and 1,000 piece puzzles they've never seen.

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NPR News: 'The Madison' adds to Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' legacy — 'Marshals' not so much

'The Madison' adds to Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' legacy — 'Marshals' not so much
Yellowstone's creator is back with two new shows set in the American West. Marshals struggles, but The Madison offers a thoughtful portrait of a family in flux.

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NPR News: Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3'

Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3'
After the sudden death of her boyfriend, a young Berlin woman is taken in by a family she meets in the countryside. In showing the ache of love and loss, Miroirs No. 3 holds up a mirror to us all.

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NPR News: Remembering action hero Chuck Norris

Remembering action hero Chuck Norris 
In addition to his kung fu and action films, Norris, who died March 19, starred in the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 about learning karate while stationed in Korea.

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NPR News: 'Bachelorette' scandal highlights the trouble with 'toxic' casting

'Bachelorette' scandal highlights the trouble with 'toxic' casting
"The Bachelorette" scandal isn't just about one bad casting decision. It's a case study in how reality TV motivates networks to elevate "toxic" personalities and how that dynamic can backfire.

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NPR News: Comedian Julio Torres shares a moment of pride he experienced as a child

Comedian Julio Torres shares a moment of pride he experienced as a child
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Julio Torres talks about a moment of pride he experienced as a child.

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NPR News: Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition

Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition
In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by burning their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.

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NPR News: A Pablo Picasso painting is offered for 100 euros in charity raffle

A Pablo Picasso painting is offered for 100 euros in charity raffle
The painting is worth more than a million euros ($1.2 million). Proceeds from the sale will benefit France's leading financial supporter of Alzheimer's research.

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NPR News: Stephen Colbert's next epic quest? Writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie

Stephen Colbert's next epic quest? Writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie
The film will focus on chapters in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring that were left out of the first movie in the trilogy.

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NPR News: At the Legacy Museum, facing America's racist past is a path, not a punishment

At the Legacy Museum, facing America's racist past is a path, not a punishment
"There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson.

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NPR News: 'We're all in grief': Chicano artists reckon with Cesar Chavez abuse allegations

'We're all in grief': Chicano artists reckon with Cesar Chavez abuse allegations
Artists who helped build Cesar Chavez's legacy are now grappling with allegations of sexual assault against the late labor leader.

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NPR News: Her mother murdered her father in an infamous case. Now, she's telling her own story

Her mother murdered her father in an infamous case. Now, she's telling her own story
Lucille Miller was convicted of killing her husband in 1965. Now her daughter Debra reflects on her own traumatic childhood and its lingering effects in The Most Wonderful Terrible Person.

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NPR News: A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee is arrested for murder

A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee is arrested for murder
Dayton Webber, 27, is accused of shooting a man in his car during an argument. He has shared his story of becoming a pro athlete after losing his arms and legs to a childhood bacterial infection.

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NPR News: Billy Idol talks about his pop stardom, rock-n-roll excess and new doc about his life

Billy Idol talks about his pop stardom, rock-n-roll excess and new doc about his life
Billy Idol was punk in the '70s, a pop star in the '80s and now his rock-n-roll excess is the subject of a Hulu documentary called "Billy Idol Should Be Dead." It begins streaming on Mar. 26.

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NPR News: 8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board

8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board
The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress.

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NPR News: Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His new show 'Bait' explores that

Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His new show 'Bait' explores that
In his Prime Video series, Ahmed plays a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Ahmed says Bond is a "symbol of aspiration, this unattainable kind of self" his character is pursuing.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Brainteaser

Sunday Puzzle: Brainteaser
NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KXJZ listener Jen Hart and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Cortina d'Ampezzo mixes Olympic legacy with Alpine glamour

Cortina d'Ampezzo mixes Olympic legacy with Alpine glamour
Cortina d'Ampezzo, the "Pearl of the Dolomites," is a blend of Olympic heritage with celebrity chic, fine dining and Alpine tradition, even as climate change and new tourism reshape the area.

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NPR News: Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces

Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces
For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.

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NPR News: Christina Applegate talks about the joy she's found even in hard times

Christina Applegate talks about the joy she's found even in hard times
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Christina Applegate tells Rachel Martin about a period in her life she daydreams about.

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NPR News: The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy

The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy
Accusations of sexual abuse by the famed union leader and champion of farmworker rights Cesar Chavez broke his legacy and those who admired him.

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NPR News: Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy

Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy
Taylor Frankie Paul rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then filmed a season of The Bachelorette. But it won't air as planned because of resurfaced domestic violence allegations.

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NPR News: ABC cancels upcoming 'Bachelorette' season, citing video of star in 2023 attack

ABC cancels upcoming 'Bachelorette' season, citing video of star in 2023 attack
ABC is pulling the 22nd season of 'The Bachelorette' days ahead of its scheduled release after TMZ published a 2023 video of its star, Frankie Taylor Paul, attacking her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

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NPR News: Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial

Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial
The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him.

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NPR News: Singer Jill Scott is doing what she wants: 'Everything has led me to this place'

Singer Jill Scott is doing what she wants: 'Everything has led me to this place'
The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern.

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NPR News: 'Movement never lies': 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company

'Movement never lies': 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company
Graham was a creative force in the performing arts. She wanted dance to express authentic, human emotions — a revolutionary idea in the late 1920s.

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NPR News: Cesar Chavez abused and raped women and girls, NYT investigation says

Cesar Chavez abused and raped women and girls, NYT investigation says
A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.

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NPR News: 'Nonesuch' author Francis Spufford explains the 'Blitz spirit' of 1940s London

'Nonesuch' author Francis Spufford explains the 'Blitz spirit' of 1940s London
Spufford's new novel centers a young woman in sexist World War II England as she navigates romance, tries to survive the nightly bombings of the Blitz and fights time-traveling fascists.

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NPR News: A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden

A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden
Mr. Flower Fantastic is a graffiti artist turned floral designer who keeps his identity a secret. His new show is an ode to NYC in orchids. Oh, and did we mention he's allergic to flowers?

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NPR News: Do you understand this billboard? If not, that's the whole point

Do you understand this billboard? If not, that's the whole point
San Francisco's streets are plastered with cryptic ads from AI startups. The strategy is intentional — but it's not without cost.

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NPR News: She's won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost

She's won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost
Oksana Masters leaves Italy with five new para Nordic skiing medals, extending her reign as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian. She competes in summer sports too and is already eyeing LA 2028.

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NPR News: Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past

Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past
Countries all around the world will soon send players to the U.S. to compete in one of soccer's biggest events. Roger Bennett explores how past competitions met cultural and geopolitical moments.

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NPR News: From Descartes to punk rock, X has an extraordinary history

From Descartes to punk rock, X has an extraordinary history
The letter X can be a lot of things: rebellious, mysterious, religious. For this Word of the Week, we examine its origins and many uses.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for two years for renovations

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for two years for renovations
The Kennedy Center board voted Monday to close the complex for renovations. The vote follows President Trump's announcement that he plans to replace the venue's president Richard Grenell {greh-NELL}.

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NPR News: Brooklyn baker Tanya Bush on her new cookbook, 'Will This Make You Happy'

Brooklyn baker Tanya Bush on her new cookbook, 'Will This Make You Happy'
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Tanya Bush about her new cookbook. She writes about a tumultuous year in her life filled with challenges and self discovery -- through baking.

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NPR News: 75 years ago, a viral TV moment ignited America's obsession with the Mafia

75 years ago, a viral TV moment ignited America's obsession with the Mafia
Crooked contracts, bribery, shady characters. In 1951, millions tuned in to watch the Kefauver organized crime hearings, showing the power of television.

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NPR News: 5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love

5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love
It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.

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NPR News: Oscars 2026: Here's who's won an award so far

Oscars 2026: Here's who's won an award so far
The 98th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien hosting the ceremony. Follow along with us as the wins come in.

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NPR News: See the Oscars red carpet looks

See the Oscars red carpet looks
Stars are arriving for the Academy Awards. The show starts at 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.

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NPR News: Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
Associated with the Frankfurt School, Habermas was a world-renowned thinker on modernity and democracy who helped shape German post-war and post-reunification political discourse.

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NPR News: 'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards

'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards
The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for March 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cusack

'Wait Wait' for March 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cusack
This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, Not My Job guest John Cusack and panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.

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NPR News: Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to

Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to
Best picture nominees are spending less time in wide release. But indie theater owners say Oscar season is still a draw.

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NPR News: Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'

Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'
Despite rising tensions between the world's two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend "Chinamaxxing."

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NPR News: Kennedy Center president departs – months before the art complex's scheduled closing

Kennedy Center president departs – months before the art complex's scheduled closing
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.

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NPR News: And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?

And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.

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NPR News: 'Scarpetta' is a captivating murder mystery — and a high-wire balancing act

'Scarpetta' is a captivating murder mystery — and a high-wire balancing act
Based on a series of novels by best-selling author Patricia Cornwell, Scarpetta follows two different mysteries from two different timelines. It's structurally complicated — but it all holds up.

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NPR News: Why 'Sinners' should win best picture (but probably won't) — and more Oscar predictions

Why 'Sinners' should win best picture (but probably won't) — and more Oscar predictions
NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.

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NPR News: Benicio del Toro reflects on the acting class that changed his life

Benicio del Toro reflects on the acting class that changed his life
One of del Toro's early acting teachers taught him to understand his character before learning lines. He's up for an Oscar for his role in One Battle After Another. Originally broadcast June 12, 2025.

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NPR News: Comedian Chris Fleming loves Terry Gross

Comedian Chris Fleming loves Terry Gross
In the new HBO special from Chris Fleming, the comedian spends a lot of time talking about Terry Gross. Wild Card host Rachel Martin talks to Fleming about what he loves about the Fresh Air host.

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NPR News: This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events
Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.

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NPR News: Rebecca Gayheart Dane on caring for her late husband, Eric Dane, and synthetic voices

Rebecca Gayheart Dane on caring for her late husband, Eric Dane, and synthetic voices
The wife of 'Grey's Anatomy' actor Eric Dane says caring for him gave her an "extra dose" of compassion for others.

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NPR News: Rebecca Gayheart Dane on caring for her late husband, Eric Dane, and synthetic voices

Rebecca Gayheart Dane on caring for her late husband, Eric Dane, and synthetic voices
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Rebecca Garheart-Dane about taking care of her late husband Eric Dane through ALS.

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NPR News: Harrison Ford isn't retiring: 'I really wouldn't know what to do with myself'

Harrison Ford isn't retiring: 'I really wouldn't know what to do with myself'
Ford struggled to find his footing in Hollywood before being cast as Han Solo in Star Wars. Now 83, he plays a therapist in the Apple TV series Shrinking: "I really do love the work," he says.

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NPR News: A woman witnessed a heroic act while suffering in an emergency room

A woman witnessed a heroic act while suffering in an emergency room
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, one woman says she witnessed a heroic act while suffering in an emergency room.

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NPR News: Wheelchair curler Steve Emt's path from drunk driver to three-time Paralympian

Wheelchair curler Steve Emt's path from drunk driver to three-time Paralympian
Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer represent the U.S. in the Paralympics' new mixed doubles wheelchair curling event. They could bring home Team USA's first wheelchair curling medal ever.

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NPR News: 'American Classic' is a hidden gem that gets even better as it goes

'American Classic' is a hidden gem that gets even better as it goes
In this charming TV series, Kevin Kline plays a Shakespearean actor who retreats to his small hometown after a crisis, and gets engaged in an effort to save the local theater.

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NPR News: 'My family is enough': Jamilah Lemieux on being a 'Black. Single. Mother.'

'My family is enough': Jamilah Lemieux on being a 'Black. Single. Mother.'
As a culture critic, Lemieux has spent years pushing back against the stereotypes and stigma that follow single mothers. Her new book blends her own memoir with the stories of 21 other Black women.

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NPR News: Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes

Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes
Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.

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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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