NPR News: Remembering music theater historian Robert Kimball

Remembering music theater historian Robert Kimball
Kimball, who died July 2, unearthed hundreds of pieces long thought lost, and co-wrote books about George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and Eubie Blake. Originally broadcast in 1994.

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NPR News: Why these Jewish college students are learning Yiddish

Why these Jewish college students are  learning Yiddish
Young Jewish-Americans have been looking for new ways to engage with Jewish culture. Some have found community by learning Yiddish, a language with roots in 10th century Europe.

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NPR News: 'Music belongs to the moment': Patti Smith's guitarist Lenny Kaye is 'Goin' Local'

'Music belongs to the moment': Patti Smith's guitarist Lenny Kaye is 'Goin' Local'
Kaye's collaboration with Smith began in 1971 and continues to this day. He says she taught him to trust his musical sensibilities — and to always keep evolving. Now 79, he has his first solo album.

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NPR News: Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday in a statement on her website.

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NPR News: Young people are flocking to estate sales

Young people are flocking to estate sales
Younger Americans are flocking to estate sales. Social media means a whole new set of buyers, and a new way to spend a day out with friends.

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NPR News: Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center

Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name from the Washington, D.C., arts institution.

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NPR News: Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved

Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved
The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to President Trump played an outsized role in the arch's quick approvals.

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NPR News: Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations

Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are presenting the nominees Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.

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NPR News: Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch

Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch
Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by men in late middle-age. One is building a brand through Tiktok. The other practices the old ways.

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NPR News: A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class

A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class
Novak's first year of college was hard. She was living in a new city, enmeshed in an abusive relationship and struggling with school. Things came to a head when she got a breakup text in class.

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NPR News: 'Everywhere Man' traces the trajectory of under-the-radar music producer Peter Asher

'Everywhere Man' traces the trajectory of under-the-radar music producer Peter Asher
When Asher was a teen in the '60s, Paul McCartney lived with his family and wrote Beatles songs. Asher was part of the British Invasion before launching the careers of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.

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NPR News: What a divorce coach wishes couples knew before ending a marriage

What a divorce coach wishes couples knew before ending a marriage
Divorce is a tool, not a weapon, says Karen McNenny, author of a new book on the subject. She explains how to end a marriage while protecting your family and your mental health.

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NPR News: This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats

This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.

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NPR News: 'You Won't Get Free of It' explores the complicated mother-daughter bond

'You Won't Get Free of It' explores the complicated mother-daughter bond
The New Yorker writer Rachel Aviv spent years reporting stories about mothers and daughters searching for each other. When she became a mom, she saw everything she wrote differently.

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NPR News: Philip Glass' new symphony premieres at Tanglewood after Kennedy Center cancellation

Philip Glass' new symphony premieres at Tanglewood after Kennedy Center cancellation
Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.

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NPR News: Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal

Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 3: Heavy hangs the head that wears the wig

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 3: Heavy hangs the head that wears the wig
Rhaenyra serves nobles grilled rat and the Greens deploy a decoy.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Five plus two, two plus five

Sunday Puzzle: Five plus two, two plus five
Puzzlemaster Will Shortz plays the Puzzle with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and KMUW listener Elaine Neel of Derby, Kansas.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 4, 2026: Nothing but Fireworks edition

'Wait Wait' for July 4, 2026: Nothing but Fireworks edition


This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif Mandvi

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NPR News: Celebrating this July 4 by exploring films and TV shows that portray the American dream

Celebrating this July 4 by exploring films and TV shows that portray the American dream
The U.S. is turning 250 this weekend. To mark the anniversary, we discuss the films and TV series that best depict the American dream.

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NPR News: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding
Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.

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NPR News: Proud to be American, but not quite sure why.

Proud to be American, but not quite sure why.
Nearly half of the Americans surveyed in a new national poll do not know what America 250 commemorates.

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NPR News: Thoughts on the Nation's Birthday in Bristol, Rhode Island

Thoughts on the Nation's Birthday in Bristol, Rhode Island
We talk with Heidi Vermilyea, who runs the souvenir stand for the Bristol, R.I., Fourth of July celebration, the nation's oldest observance of the holiday.

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NPR News: Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory

Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory
The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.

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NPR News: 'Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer'

'Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer'
Saachi, 12, is a head-strong, confident 6th grader when the book opens, but soon she finds herself increasingly frustrated as the social dynamics of elementary school seem to unravel before her eyes.

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NPR News: In Kennedy Ryan's romance, happily-ever-after is for everyone

In Kennedy Ryan's romance, happily-ever-after is for everyone
The romance books Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people the genre has left out, including Black, Indigenous and queer women.

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NPR News: Here's why comic Craig Ferguson became an 'American On Purpose'

Here's why comic Craig Ferguson became an 'American On Purpose'
The Scottish-born comic became a U.S. citizen in 2008. He showcases his goofy sense of humor, and his appetite for the unpredictable, in a new five-part documentary series for CNN.

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NPR News: Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250
At age 72, Houston-area county commissioner Rodney Ellis has seen a lot of both progress and setbacks for America. He's celebrating America's birthday but has concerns about her future.

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NPR News: Television showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about her debut novel

Television showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about her debut novel
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with acclaimed television showrunner and writer Mara Brock Akil about her debut novel, "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne."

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NPR News: Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app

Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app
Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi's CEO last year about a potential deal, but talks did not move forward. Now Meta is making its own prediction market app.

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NPR News: Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants

Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants
Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.

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NPR News: The Gambler 500 rally combines trash pickup and old cars

The Gambler 500 rally combines trash pickup and old cars
For the "Gambler 500," people gather on forest service roads in Oregon for a colossal trash pick-up on national forest land, conducted in festive and junky old cars.

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NPR News: An assistant district attorney and a madam join forces in 'A Pair of Aces'

An assistant district attorney and a madam join forces in 'A Pair of Aces'
Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring readers a new historical novel that presents two women on opposite ends of the law who must partner to bring down a crime boss in 1930s New York.

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NPR News: 3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer

3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer
A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.

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NPR News: Comedian Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid Kennedy Center turmoil

Comedian Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid Kennedy Center turmoil
Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize Sunday night at the troubled Kennedy Center, where a tarp continues to cover the forced removal of President Trump's name.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 2: Honey, I'm home!

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 2: Honey, I'm home!
In which Rhaenyra goes from grief-stricken in bed to sword-swinging in the Red Keep.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: That's HOT!

Sunday Puzzle: That's HOT!
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KNOW listener Dan Sadoff of St. Paul, Minnesota along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table

Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table
Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for June 27, 2026: With Not My Job guest Stephen Malkmus

'Wait Wait' for June 27, 2026: With Not My Job guest Stephen Malkmus


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Stephen Malmus and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi

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NPR News: Ebon Moss-Bachrach says the ending of FX's 'The Bear' 'feels right to me'

Ebon Moss-Bachrach says the ending of FX's 'The Bear' 'feels right to me'
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays the brash Richie Jerimovich on FX's The Bear, about what he'll miss most as the show winds down.

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NPR News: Organizers say the Great American State Fair is for everyone. Some disagree

Organizers say the Great American State Fair is for everyone. Some disagree
The 16-day state fair on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Organizers say there's nothing partisan about celebrating America's 250th birthday.

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NPR News: Why Taylor Swift's rumored wedding has fans watching New York

Why Taylor Swift's rumored wedding has fans watching New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances.

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NPR News: Everyone expected more from the evening 'Invite,' audience included

Everyone expected more from the evening 'Invite,' audience included
Two couples spend an ill-advised evening together in the tense comedy The Invite. Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, star in the film, which plays it a little too safe.

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NPR News: Remembering James Burrows, a prolific director of modern comedy

Remembering James Burrows, a prolific director of modern comedy
David Bianculli offers an appreciation, then we listen back to a '06 interview with Burrows, who died June 19. He directed over 1,000 sitcom episodes, co-created Cheers and chose the cast for Friends.

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NPR News: 'The Bear' is back in the kitchen

'The Bear' is back in the kitchen
In some ways, the fifth and final season of The Bear feels less daring — but after four seasons, the small wins mean more.

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NPR News: Norman Rockwell art that ignited a lawsuit and a love story is now on public view

Norman Rockwell art that ignited a lawsuit and a love story is now on public view
So You Want to See The President! depicts a procession of visitors waiting to see Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The original 1943 Rockwell suite of illustrations goes on public view Thursday in D.C.

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NPR News: Norman Rockwell's 'So You Want To See The President' go on view for the public

Norman Rockwell's 'So You Want To See The President' go on view for the public
A suite of paintings by Norman Rockwell called "So You Want To See The President" will be unveiled Thursday at the White House Historical Association.

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NPR News: A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp

A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists booked elsewhere, what shows would they present?

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NPR News: 4 ways to design a dreamy summer, according to a happiness expert

4 ways to design a dreamy summer, according to a happiness expert
Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick it on your fridge.

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NPR News: Meet the creator of the Story Spine, an 8-sentence tool to create and analyze stories

Meet the creator of the Story Spine, an 8-sentence tool to create and analyze stories
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to playwright Kenn Adams about his formula for creating or analyzing stories called the Story Spine.

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NPR News: A musical wedding tradition puts Philly grooms to the test

A musical wedding tradition puts Philly grooms to the test
Philadelphia is home to a unique wedding custom you've probably never heard of.

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NPR News: Working hard as ever, Wendell Pierce aims for an annual trifecta: TV, film and theater

Working hard as ever, Wendell Pierce aims for an annual trifecta: TV, film and theater
Pierce says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Othello.

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NPR News: Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year

Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
We asked our newsroom colleagues to share the nonfiction titles they've enjoyed reading so far this year — here's what they shared with us.

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NPR News: A college student found safety in his housemate in a moment of crisis

A college student found safety in his housemate in a moment of crisis
While in his first year at college, Stephen Parker turned to his housemate while in the throws of a panic attack. The care he received stuck with him for years.

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NPR News: Laverne Cox wrote her memoir because 'one more human story out there can help'

Laverne Cox wrote her memoir because 'one more human story out there can help'
For more than a decade, actor Laverne Cox been one of the most visible trans women in America. But the Orange Is the New Black star says she spent most of childhood keeping herself hidden.

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NPR News: Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends

Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends
One of the most intellectually important relationships in the life of the late Fed chair Alan Greenspan was with his close friend, the formidable novelist and libertarian thinker Ayn Rand.

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NPR News: Former Vice President Mike Pence talks about his book, 'What Conservatives Believe'

Former Vice President Mike Pence talks about his book, 'What Conservatives Believe'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Vice President Mike Pence about his new book, "What Conservatives Believe."

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 1: Number one with a gullet

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 1: Number one with a gullet
In the Season 3 premiere, a new dragon enters the chat and the Battle of the Gullet is in full swing.

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NPR News: Adrian Chiarella's "Leviticus" shows that horror's final boys can find love

Adrian Chiarella's "Leviticus" shows that horror's final boys can find love
Homophobia lives, and stalks, in Adrian Chiarella's debut feature.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for June 20, 2026: With Not My Job guest Caro Claire Burke

'Wait Wait' for June 20, 2026: With Not My Job guest Caro Claire Burke


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Caro Claire Burke and panelists Karen Chee, Peter Grosz, Shane O'Neill

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NPR News: Judy Blume says she's done writing: '50 years is enough!'

Judy Blume says she's done writing: '50 years is enough!'
Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing.

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NPR News: This couple got married at the end of Romeo and Juliet — and so will 31 others

This couple got married at the end of Romeo and Juliet — and so will 31 others
At Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York, real weddings are happening every night after a production of Romeo and Juliet. But don't those characters die?

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NPR News: James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.

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NPR News: Writer David Sedaris says there's a radio drama that reminds him how lucky he is

Writer David Sedaris says there's a radio drama that reminds him how lucky he is
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Writer David Sedaris talks about a radio drama that reminds him how lucky he is.

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NPR News: For author Jane Yolen, no word was too big for a children's book

For author Jane Yolen, no word was too big for a children's book
Yolen, who authored The Devil's Arithmetic and the picture book Owl Moon, was an author's author — known for gathering loved ones in her Massachusetts home and collaborating with her friends and family.

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NPR News: The second life of a classic: 'Amores Perros' is remastered and back in theaters

The second life of a classic: 'Amores Perros' is remastered and back in theaters
NPR's A Martinez talks to Alejandro González Iñárritu and Gael García Bernal about Amores Perros — 25 years after the release of the film that inspired contemporary cinema in Mexico and launched their careers.

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NPR News: Comic Ali Siddiq makes peace with the past in 'My Father'

Comic Ali Siddiq makes peace with the past in 'My Father'
As a kid with an aching tooth, Siddiq remembers his dad treating it with cocaine he'd stashed in a Cool Whip container. Now Siddiq pays homage to his dad in the comedy special My Father.

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NPR News: Hugh Jackman's tormented 'Robin Hood' faces a reckoning

Hugh Jackman's tormented 'Robin Hood' faces a reckoning
Director Michael Sarnoski's film about the legendary hero who robs from the rich and gives to the poor is about the stories we tell ourselves.

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NPR News: What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer

What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall.

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NPR News: Greetings from Maputo, Mozambique's capital, shaped by a modernist architecture

Greetings from Maputo, Mozambique's capital, shaped by a modernist architecture
An impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes.

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NPR News: 'Coreano Hermano': Ahead of Mexico vs. South Korea, it's all love between the fans

'Coreano Hermano': Ahead of Mexico vs. South Korea, it's all love between the fans
It's an unusual sight before a World Cup match: Supporters of opposing teams partying together, calling each other "brother," some even hoping for a draw. But fans say they're far from rivals.

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NPR News: Faith's role in U.S. politics 'requires humility,' not certainty, says Sen. Warnock

Faith's role in U.S. politics 'requires humility,' not certainty, says Sen. Warnock
Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia about his new book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America."

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NPR News: DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline

DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline
Artist Lex Marie is gaining attention on TikTok with pictures of her work inspired by how Black parents discipline their children.

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NPR News: 'The Tuxedo Society,' a fun thriller that imagines an LGBTQ spy agency

'The Tuxedo Society,' a fun thriller that imagines an LGBTQ spy agency
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Rudnick about his new novel, The Tuxedo Society.

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NPR News: Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network

Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network
The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

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NPR News: As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'

As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

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NPR News: If you plan to catch up on reading this summer, start with these 3 books

If you plan to catch up on reading this summer, start with these 3 books
Summer is the perfect time to go back to great books that whizzed by in spring, including The Family Man, by James Lasdun, The Hill, by Harriet Clark and A Beautiful Loan, by Mary Costello

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NPR News: Why we're still obsessed with aliens on screen

Why we're still obsessed with aliens on screen


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NPR News: What's in a name? The origin of the 'Knick'

What's in a name? The origin of the 'Knick'
What is a Knickerbocker? NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Peter-Christian Aigner, Director of the Gotham Center, to find out.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: World Capitals

Sunday Puzzle: World Capitals
NPR's David Folkenflik plays the puzzle with Vermont Public listener Judy Alexander of South Burlington, Vermont along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building

Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building
Workers finished removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building.

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NPR News: 'Cool Ladies Club' is directed by 10 working-class women. They live up to the title

'Cool Ladies Club' is directed by 10 working-class women. They live up to the title
They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are .... pretty cool.

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NPR News: Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.

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NPR News: Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center

Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center
A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appealed, an effort that was also rebuffed Friday evening.

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NPR News: To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment

To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment
So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.

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NPR News: David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88

David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88
Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.

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NPR News: AI development is driving economic inequality, says tech critic Karen Hao

AI development is driving economic inequality, says tech critic Karen Hao
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Karen Hao about the Pope's recent warnings that AI companies represent a new form of colonialism.

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NPR News: Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill mentors the next wave of jazz virtuosos on 'ELEPHANT'

Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill mentors the next wave of jazz virtuosos on 'ELEPHANT'
O'Farrill is an introspective player whose solos insinuate themselves to listeners. His new album proves he's as adept at matching wits with his peers and elders as he is nurturing his protégés.

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NPR News: Comedian Jeff Foxworthy shares why 'The Joke's on Me' might be his final special

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy shares why 'The Joke's on Me' might be his final special
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a new stand-up special on Fox Nation called The Joke's on Me — and it might just be his last. He discusses what makes his show unique with NPR's A Martínez.

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NPR News: Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery

Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.

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NPR News: 'Marty: Life is Short' and 'Lorne' offer differing takes on the celebrity documentary

'Marty: Life is Short' and 'Lorne' offer differing takes on the celebrity documentary
Lawrence Kasdan tells Martin Short's story with full access and an easy intimacy, while Morgan Neville's portrait of SNL creator Lorne Michaels relies on the insights of friends and collaborators.

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NPR News: Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil chronicles the band's ascent in his new memoir

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil chronicles the band's ascent in his new memoir
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil writes about the ascent of the first grunge band to sign with a major label and the death of lead singer Chris Cornell in his memoir, "A Screaming Life."

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NPR News: Laverne Cox's memoir explores trauma, triumphs and becoming 'Transcendent'

Laverne Cox's memoir explores trauma, triumphs and becoming 'Transcendent'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actress Laverne Cox about her new memoir Transcendent.

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NPR News: Knicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals

Knicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals
Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Albert Samaha about Game 3 of the NBA Finals and New York City's response to having President Trump in attendance.

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NPR News: One woman's moment of connection with another patient in a psychiatric unit

One woman's moment of connection with another patient in a psychiatric unit
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, one woman shares a moment of connection she experienced with another patient in a psychiatric unit.

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NPR News: As 'The Book of Mormon' turns 15, its original stars pop in to say 'Hello!'

As 'The Book of Mormon' turns 15, its original stars pop in to say 'Hello!'
Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon made its Broadway debut, original cast members Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad once again took the stage as Mormon missionaries — this time at the 2026 Tony Awards.

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NPR News: In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola

In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID.

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NPR News: Recently recovered recording features voice of Harpo Marx, the 'silent' Marx brother

Recently recovered recording features voice of Harpo Marx, the 'silent' Marx brother
Harpo Marx -- the "silent" Marx brother -- can finally be heard speaking in a live album of recently recovered material, which was recorded just six months before he died in 1964.

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NPR News: The Tony Awards are underway. See who's won an award so far

The Tony Awards are underway. See who's won an award so far
The early Tony Awards, given out in the pre-show on PlutoTV, were trending toward big wins for the new musical Schmigadoon! and the revival of the play Death of a Salesman.

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NPR News: Cineplexity: movies where the city of LA is a character, from Chinatown to Clueless

Cineplexity: movies where the city of LA is a character, from Chinatown to Clueless
Los Angeles can be glamorous, gritty, sprawling and strange. NPR cinephiles discuss the movies that bring the city to life.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: NBA Team Names

Sunday Puzzle: NBA Team Names
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with OPB listener Jocelyn Tutak of Portland, OR., along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: It's not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing

It's not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing
Every year, we highlight essential Broadway workers not eligible for Tonys. This year, we look at the world of Broadway merch, which is a lot more than T-shirts, mugs and refrigerator magnets.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for June 6. 2026: Live in Austin with Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor

'Wait Wait' for June 6. 2026: Live in Austin with Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor
This week, Wait Wait is live in Austin with host Peter Sagal, special guest Elana Meyers Taylor and panelists Brian Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa

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NPR News: Nick Jonas steals Paul Rudd's 'Power Ballad' in a profound story about art and honesty

Nick Jonas steals Paul Rudd's 'Power Ballad' in a profound story about art and honesty
In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his.

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NPR News: Angela Lansbury reflects on her great performances on stage and screen

Angela Lansbury reflects on her great performances on stage and screen
The Tony Award-winning actor, who died in 2022, starred in the Broadway musicals Mame, Gypsy and Sweeney Todd, as well as in the TV series Murder, She Wrote. Originally broadcast in 1980.

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NPR News: Tony winner Alan Cumming looks back on life in 'Cabaret'

Tony winner Alan Cumming looks back on life in 'Cabaret'
Cumming has starred in the musical Cabaret three times. He talks about everything from his costume (which he calls a "Wonder Bra" for men) to the show's darker themes. Originally broadcast in 2014.

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NPR News: Jill Biden on why she was 'overwhelmed' when her husband left the 2024 race

Jill Biden on why she was 'overwhelmed' when her husband left the 2024 race
Former first lady Jill Biden reflects on the end of her husband's 2024 campaign and her time in the White House with NPR's Scott Detrow, which she details in her new memoir, View From the East Wing.

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NPR News: 'The Wire' actor Clarke Peters explains why he couldn't say no to 'The Boroughs'

'The Wire' actor Clarke Peters explains why he couldn't say no to 'The Boroughs'
"He's the guy I want to be when I grow up," Peters says of his Wire character, Lester Freamon. In The Boroughs, Peters plays a member of a retirement community that's plagued by mysterious forces.

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NPR News: Critics say adding Trump's arch to D.C. would take something away: the view

Critics say adding Trump's arch to D.C. would take something away: the view
President Trump's proposed arch, planned to sit between the Lincoln Memorial and the home of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, would block the symbolic view between the two and the message of unity it represents.

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NPR News: Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump

Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump
The show's new leader says he fired star Scott Pelley for insubordination. Pelley says he was defending the integrity of the show's journalism after three top executives and two reporters were fired.

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NPR News: Tribeca Film Festival opens, 25 years after helping New York recover from 9/11

Tribeca Film Festival opens, 25 years after helping New York recover from 9/11
Actor Robert De Niro and producing partner Jane Rosenthal created the festival in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

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NPR News: A nameless narrator attempts to understand Gertrude Stein in Deborah Levy's new novel

A nameless narrator attempts to understand Gertrude Stein in Deborah Levy's new novel
In 'My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein,' the narrator, a writer, actually spends one month trying to understand Stein's genius, how she invented herself, and her relationship with Alice B. Toklas.

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NPR News: 'Hellions' author Julia Elliott wins $150K fiction prize

'Hellions' author Julia Elliott wins $150K fiction prize
The author is known for genre-bending stories that span Southern gothic, horror and fairy tale.

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NPR News: 'Why not me?': André De Shields on his Tony nomination and a life in the theatre

'Why not me?': André De Shields on his Tony nomination and a life in the theatre
Broadway actor André De Shields discusses his Tony-nominated performance in CATS: The Jellicle Ball, turning 80 and his philosophy on life.

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NPR News: Mary Beard illuminates the ancient world -- and our own -- in 'Talking Classics'

Mary Beard illuminates the ancient world -- and our own -- in 'Talking Classics'
As a classics professor, Beard has spent her career pondering life in the ancient world. The central question of her latest book is: What on earth was it like to be there?

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NPR News: 'Why not me?': André De Shields on his theatre career and latest Tony nomination

'Why not me?': André De Shields on his theatre career and latest Tony nomination
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with theatre actor André De Shields who is in a late-career renaissance and is nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in "CATS: The Jellicle Ball."

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NPR News: A nurse became a friendly face for a woman going through chemo

A nurse became a friendly face for a woman going through chemo
When his wife was battling cancer and ended up in the emergency room, Mike Lopes was worried she wouldn't recognize anyone there. A nurse made sure there was at least one familiar face caring for her.

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NPR News: Richard Pryor's daughter studies the N-word — a word he used, then disavowed

Richard Pryor's daughter studies the N-word — a word he used, then disavowed
Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor spent years researching the racial slur, but never revealed that her father was the legendary comic who used it profusely. Her new book is Something We Said.

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NPR News: Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250

Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name

United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name
The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: 'Fair' Game

Sunday Puzzle: 'Fair' Game
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WBEZ listener Larry Birkenmeyer of Glenview, Ill., and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates

Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.

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NPR News: "I felt guilty for being the chosen one": Ada Ferrer on her memoir about leaving Cuba

"I felt guilty for being the chosen one": Ada Ferrer on her memoir about leaving Cuba
When she fled Cuba, Ada Ferrer's mother took only one of her two children. In her new memoir, Keeper of My Kin, Ferrer grapples with that decision's reverberations across generations of her family.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 30, 2026: Our Endless Summer with Tiffany Haddish, Lucy Dacus, and more!

'Wait Wait' for May 30, 2026: Our Endless Summer with Tiffany Haddish, Lucy Dacus, and more!
This week, we celebrate an early start to summer by revisiting our interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Taimane, Becca Mann, and Lucy Dacus!

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NPR News: Advice giving has become a booming industry. Is it working?

Advice giving has become a booming industry. Is it working?
From bestselling books to popular podcasts, advice giving has become an industry. But do professional advice-givers really solve people's problems?

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NPR News: John C. Reilly talks about how being a middle child led to his acting career

John C. Reilly talks about how being a middle child led to his acting career
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. John C. Reilly talks about how being a middle child led to his acting career.

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NPR News: Dancer Jenn Freeman reframes her art after late autism diagnosis

Dancer Jenn Freeman reframes her art after late autism diagnosis
The documentary "Room to Move" follows choreographer and performer Jenn Freeman as she reframes her creative process to create an evening-length solo performance after an autism diagnosis at age 33.

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NPR News: 'Look to your elders': Alfre Woodard shares her secret to Hollywood longevity

'Look to your elders': Alfre Woodard shares her secret to Hollywood longevity
Woodard says not giving up is the key to her long career. In the Netflix series The Boroughs, she plays a resident of a retirement community where something supernatural is preying on the residents.

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NPR News: 'American Rambler' traces the path, and truth-squads the tale, of Johnny Appleseed

'American Rambler' traces the path, and truth-squads the tale, of Johnny Appleseed
Isaac Fitzgerald, author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, grew up with tales of local townie Johnny Appleseed. So when he found himself in need of a long, mind-clearing walk, he traced the legend's path.

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NPR News: Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world

Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world
Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.

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NPR News: Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn

Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about his plans to build a fighting arena on the White House lawn.

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NPR News: Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis

Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis
Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.

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NPR News: Travel to Italy and Algeria in these two brilliant, translated mysteries

Travel to Italy and Algeria in these two brilliant, translated mysteries
The End of the Sahara is a kaleidoscopic murder mystery by the Algerian writer Saïd Khatibi. An Enigma by the Sea is a witty, socially astute novel set along well-to-do Tuscan coast.

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NPR News: If you attend a David Sedaris reading, you're helping him edit

If you attend a David Sedaris reading, you're helping him edit
Sedaris says the best part of reading his work to an audience is earning the laughs — or the groans. "A collective groan is fine with me," he says. His new book is The Land and Its People.

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NPR News: After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action

After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action
CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Friday.

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NPR News: In the 'biggest book giveaway in history' WWII soldiers received pocket-sized reads

In the 'biggest book giveaway in history' WWII soldiers received pocket-sized reads
The books had to be light and small enough to fit in servicemen's pockets. The motto of the Council on Books in Wartime was: "Books Are Weapons in the War of Ideas."

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NPR News: A kick takes on a life of its own in the kids' book, 'When Tad Kicked Vlad'

A kick takes on a life of its own in the kids' book, 'When Tad Kicked Vlad'
On his birthday, Tad's best friend Vlad eats the very last slice of cake. Tad is mad so Tad kicks Vlad, kicking off a chain of kicks that travels around the world.

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NPR News: Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins top prize at Cannes

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins top prize at Cannes
Mungiu took home the prestigious Palme D'Or for his film Fjord, a culture-war drama set in Norway.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 23, 2026: Saying farewell to Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile!

'Wait Wait' for May 23, 2026: Saying farewell to Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile!


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula Poundstone

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NPR News: Paul Clayton discusses his role in corporate acting as AI characters gain popularity

Paul Clayton discusses his role in corporate acting as AI characters gain popularity
In some workplace training videos, actors are being replaced by AI. NPR's Scott Simon talks to actor Paul Clayton, who has appeared in more than 1,000 corporate acting roles.

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NPR News: A film festival bridges two communities at the U.S.-Mexico border

A film festival bridges two communities at the U.S.-Mexico border
Audiences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora gathered to watch the same films at the same time at a cross-border film festival.

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NPR News: Star Wars returns to theaters with 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'

Star Wars returns to theaters with 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Jon Favreau, director of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest movie in the Star Wars franchise.

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NPR News: 'It's one of my dreams,' Rose Byrne says of her comic turn on Broadway

'It's one of my dreams,' Rose Byrne says of her comic turn on Broadway
Byrne is one of the few actors to receive both an Oscar and a Tony nomination in the same year —for the indie film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and for Fallen Angels on Broadway.

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NPR News: After the sirens: Lebanon's first responders swing between duty and grief

After the sirens: Lebanon's first responders swing between duty and grief
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 1 million have been displaced the war in southern Lebanon began in March. Nearly 400 have been killed since a ceasefire began in April.

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NPR News: Sisters reunite in Ali Smith's 'Glyph,' bringing light after the darkness of 'Gliff'

Sisters reunite in Ali Smith's 'Glyph,' bringing light after the darkness of 'Gliff'
The author restores balance in the homophones with her latest novel; both stories are thought-provoking, although somewhat less beguiling than her usual fare.

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NPR News: The history of Kermit the Frog, an American icon

The history of Kermit the Frog, an American icon
A beloved cultural icon who's bright green? Kermit the Frog is also quintessentially American.

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NPR News: After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past

After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past
A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them to disclose its affiliations to a Jewish charity based in the Northeast.

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NPR News: The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement

The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement
D.O.J. gave Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of "government weaponization." Former government lawyer Andrew Weissmann explains the settlement.

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NPR News: Every season of 'Survivor,' ranked worst to best, by NPR's resident superfan

Every season of 'Survivor,' ranked worst to best, by NPR's resident superfan
Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.

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NPR News: 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins the 2026 International Booker Prize

'Taiwan Travelogue' wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

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NPR News: In the face of devastating loss, Jesmyn Ward holds onto 'respair'

In the face of devastating loss, Jesmyn Ward holds onto 'respair'
Ward learned the term "respair" — meaning the recovery of hope after despair — during the pandemic. Her new book On Witness and Respair is an essay collection on grief, motherhood and survival.

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NPR News: 15 books our critics can't wait for this summer

15 books our critics can't wait for this summer
A gothic horror tale, a creepy science-fiction romp, a sweeping romance, an intergenerational saga, a book about birds — here are the fiction and nonfiction our critics are most looking forward to.

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NPR News: Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night

Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night
Stephen Colbert spent Monday's show revisiting material that never made it to air, performing for a studio audience made up entirely of his staff.

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NPR News: 'SNL' just wrapped its 51st season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

'SNL' just wrapped its 51st season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests
The latest season of Saturday Night Live felt transitional in many ways, but it was full of blockbuster pop stars, up-and-coming bands and musical legends. We ranked them from worst to best.

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NPR News: Son of radicals, Zayd Ayers Dohrn details a childhood underground and on the run

Son of radicals, Zayd Ayers Dohrn details a childhood underground and on the run
Dohrn's parents, Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, helped found the the Weather Underground. "I knew that the FBI was chasing us," he says. His memoir is Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young.

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NPR News: For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness

For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends on Thursday. Here's how he has evolved to meet the moment.

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NPR News: Harrison Ford gets an honorary doctorate and addresses the class of 2026

Harrison Ford gets an honorary doctorate and addresses the class of 2026
Harrison Ford now has an honorary doctorate from Arizona State University, and his speech was cheered by the ASU Class of 2026.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines

Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Erin Kealiher and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 16. 2026: With Not My Job guest Ken Jennings

'Wait Wait' for May 16. 2026: With Not My Job guest Ken Jennings


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Ken Jennings and panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie

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NPR News: Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial

Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial
It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.

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NPR News: Remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Philip Caputo

Remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Philip Caputo
Caputo, who died May 7, wrote the acclaimed 1977 memoir A Rumor of War, about leading a Marine platoon during the Vietnam war. He went on to a career in journalism. Originally broadcast in 2005.

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NPR News: Celebrating acclaimed nature documentarian David Attenborough at 100

Celebrating acclaimed nature documentarian David Attenborough at 100
Attenborough began hosting and producing nature documentaries for the BBC in the 1950s. He spoke to Terry Gross in 1995 about about traveling the world to film Life on Earth.

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NPR News: 'Is God Is' is a ferocious, timely tale of misogyny — and revenge

'Is God Is' is a ferocious, timely tale of misogyny — and revenge
In Aleshea Harris' fiery feature debut, men are men, and women pay the consequences.

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NPR News: The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision

The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision
Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year's contest due to Israel's participation.

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NPR News: Paul Dano plays the fictional 'Wizard' behind Putin in new movie

Paul Dano plays the fictional 'Wizard' behind Putin in new movie
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Paul Dano about starring in The Wizard of the Kremlin, and playing the man pulling the strings for a fictional Vladimir Putin.

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NPR News: Are 'teen takeovers' a real threat?

Are 'teen takeovers' a real threat?
Georgetown Law professor Kristin Henning talks about "teen takeovers" with NPR's Michel Martin and whether they represent a real threat.

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NPR News: Greetings from Seville, where springtime means caracoles

Greetings from Seville, where springtime means caracoles
Spring is snail season in Seville. Caracoles in southern Spain differ from the well-known French escargot — they're smaller and eaten directly from the shell. And everyone has a favorite tapas bar that serves them.

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NPR News: Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.

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NPR News: Baseball bards from across the country gather to celebrate the sport with poetry

Baseball bards from across the country gather to celebrate the sport with poetry
America's national pastime is celebrated at a minor league park in Massachusetts... with poetry

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NPR News: Zach Galifianakis cultivates plenty of laughs in 'This Is a Gardening Show'

Zach Galifianakis cultivates plenty of laughs in 'This Is a Gardening Show'
In the course of his delightful Netflix series, Galifianakis learns how to graft apple trees, make richer compost and generally self-sustain. "The future is agrarian," he says in every episode.

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NPR News: Will Sharpe imagines Mozart's day-to-day in 'Amadeus'

Will Sharpe imagines Mozart's day-to-day in 'Amadeus'
Sharpe played a newly rich tech bro on vacation in The White Lotus. Now he's starring as Mozart, a musical genius who struggles to "read the room" in a new limited TV series.

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NPR News: 'Marty, Life Is Short' reveals the losses endured by comedy legend Martin Short

'Marty, Life Is Short' reveals the losses endured by comedy legend Martin Short
After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short.

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NPR News: 'Marty, Life Is Short' reveals the losses endured by comedy legend Martin Short

'Marty, Life Is Short' reveals the losses endured by comedy legend Martin Short
After a long career in comedy -- with standout performances on "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building" -- Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary: "Marty, Life Is Short."

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Words in a country

Sunday Puzzle: Words in a country
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Russell Weeden and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability
Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.

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NPR News: Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale

Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 9. 2026: With Not My Job guest Bobby Lopez

'Wait Wait' for May 9. 2026: With Not My Job guest Bobby Lopez


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Bobby Lopez and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca

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NPR News: Ode to motherhood

Ode to motherhood
For Mother's Day, we bring to you a consideration of motherhood by a poet who's brought up two sons.

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NPR News: ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech

ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.

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NPR News: 'Blue Film' is a disquieting sit for both characters and audience

'Blue Film' is a disquieting sit for both characters and audience
Blue Film is clearly designed to be unsettling. Its performances are haunting.

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NPR News: 'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway

'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway
Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. Originally broadcast June 30, 2025.

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NPR News: Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees

Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees
A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.

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NPR News: Nathan Lane says 'Death of a Salesman' is 'the most rewarding thing I've done'

Nathan Lane says 'Death of a Salesman' is 'the most rewarding thing I've done'
Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, if they're not weeping, they're saying things like, 'You were my father.'"

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NPR News: Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia

Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia
Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

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NPR News: The real-world influence of Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise

The real-world influence of Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise
The Star Trek Enterprise evoked Americans' sense of adventure and a utopian vision of humanity. It's part of NPR's 250th anniversary series "America in Pursuit."

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NPR News: Watch boys go from frightened to feral in an unforgettable 'Lord of the Flies'

Watch boys go from frightened to feral in an unforgettable 'Lord of the Flies'
A TV adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel follows schoolboys who survive a plane crash and must fend for themselves on a deserted island. It was co-written by Adolescence creator Jack Thorne.

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NPR News: Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players, and the state of women's sports.

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NPR News: Scott Turow's latest real-life legal thriller: Suing Meta for copyright infringement

Scott Turow's latest real-life legal thriller: Suing Meta for copyright infringement
Five major publishing houses and the bestselling author are suing Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly training its Llama generative AI models on millions of copyrighted materials.

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NPR News: A legal scholar and 'Backtalker' defends critical race theory -- a term she helped coin

A legal scholar and 'Backtalker' defends critical race theory -- a term she helped coin
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw helped name two contested ideas in U.S. politics — intersectionality and critical race theory. Her memoir chronicles the personal and legal framework for her thinking.

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NPR News: Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners

Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners
Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.

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NPR News: Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners

Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners
The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, drama, books and music are awarded Monday.

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NPR News: 'Adolescence' creator talks teenage masculinity again for 'Lord of the Flies' series

'Adolescence' creator talks teenage masculinity again for 'Lord of the Flies' series
Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters.

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NPR News: The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks

The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.

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NPR News: At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect

At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect
On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: It's all German to me

Sunday Puzzle: It's all German to me
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WPNE listener Cheryl Haupt and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Academy announces major overhaul to rules

Academy announces major overhaul to rules
The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.

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NPR News: Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work

Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work
The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 2, 2026: Live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy

'Wait Wait' for May 2, 2026: Live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy
This week, we're live in San Diego with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, special guest Ron Burgundy, and panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade

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