NPR News: Kennedy Center ATC SSP

Kennedy Center ATC SSP
The president made the remark to reporters amidst back-and-forth developments in federal court, including an allegation that a forklift repeatedly struck the center.

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NPR News: Sara Bareilles excavates loss in all its messy forms on new album 'Good Grief'

Sara Bareilles excavates loss in all its messy forms on new album 'Good Grief'
Sara Bareilles talks to Morning Edition about grief, infertility and the experiences that shaped her new album.

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NPR News: How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech

How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story.

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NPR News: 'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump
In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.

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NPR News: Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

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NPR News: Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian
The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off

Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.

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NPR News: New to the U.S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that

New to the U.S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that
When Teyu Chou was 11 years old, his family immigrated to the U.S. The transition was isolating and confusing. But a fellow student stepped up and helped him adjust.

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NPR News: Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner

Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office spoke with Reiner's siblings and took their wishes into consideration in the decision.

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NPR News: You know the phrase "Live Laugh Love," but do you know its history?

You know the phrase "Live Laugh Love," but do you know its history?
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kristin Kobez Du Mez about 'Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made,' and how that world both serves and harms women.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday

Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.

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NPR News: Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87
The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

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

The Emmys are Monday night. Here's how to watch
Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as part of the In Memoriam segment.

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NPR News: New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe

New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

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NPR News: New book highlights the people and institutions that have become Trump's enablers

New book highlights the people and institutions that have become Trump's enablers
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Jacob Weisberg about his new book, "Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era."

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NPR News: Meet 'The Weather Keeper' who lives in a lighthouse at the edge of the world

Meet 'The Weather Keeper' who lives in a lighthouse at the edge of the world
In 2021, a New York Times article titled "Monitoring the Weather at the Edge of the World" inspired a new picture book, written by Nelly Buchet and illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle.

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NPR News: Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness

Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness
The Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones

'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with 'city?'

Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with 'city?'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WAMC listener Allison Fitch of Poughquag, New York

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NPR News: If the Emmys were up to us ...

If the Emmys were up to us ...
The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus are leading the Emmy nominations pack this year. Here's who we'll have our fingers crossed for on Monday night.

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NPR News: Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation

Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation
The documentary "NAZA," in which Israeli military insiders describe what they call the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation — the longest on record.

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NPR News: An Oregon nonprofit harvests fruit from backyards and parks for people in need

An Oregon nonprofit harvests fruit from backyards and parks for people in need
In the Portland area, one nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes and distributes it to people in need.

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NPR News: Two Juilliard students created a global art project in the wake of 9/11

Two Juilliard students created a global art project in the wake of 9/11
Sing for Hope, which creates artist-decorated pianos and puts them in public spaces for everyone to enjoy, started after two Juilliard students thought about giving up performing in the wake of 9/11.

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NPR News: After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London

After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The nearly 230-foot long Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English history that ended Anglo-Saxon rule.

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NPR News: Colin Kaepernick reflects on Jay-Z 'disappointing' him, losing the NFL and finding his power

Colin Kaepernick reflects on Jay-Z 'disappointing' him, losing the NFL and finding his power
A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power.

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NPR News: Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material

Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis.

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NPR News: COMIC: If we fight, is our love doomed? And other honest questions about conflict

COMIC: If we fight, is our love doomed? And other honest questions about conflict
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.

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NPR News: The legacy that Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch leaves

The legacy that Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch leaves
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced Tuesday that he's retiring at the end of the year. Bunch says his timing has nothing to do with attacks on the Smithsonian from the Trump administration.

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NPR News: Smithsonian Secretary on his retirement and the future of the organization

Smithsonian Secretary on his retirement and the future of the organization
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Lonnie G. Bunch, III, the Smithsonian Secretary, who announced he is retiring after 38 years of service with the institution. He will step down at the end of the year.

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NPR News: Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns

Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns
Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions."

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NPR News: Netflix's 'SCTV' is a treasure trove of underdog humor

Netflix's 'SCTV' is a treasure trove of underdog humor
Second City TV was a low-budget sketch comedy show that came out of Canada in the mid-1970s and aired until 1984. Netflix's new six-season collection is an (almost) complete treasure trove of SCTV.

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NPR News: 60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'

60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'
The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following.

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NPR News: British actor Bill Nighy on season 3 of his 'Ill-Advised' podcast

British actor Bill Nighy on season 3 of his 'Ill-Advised' podcast
British actor Bill Nighy's podcast, "ill-advised," billed as a "refuge for the clumsy and the awkward" kicks off its third season this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nighy about it.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: SPA Day

Sunday Puzzle: SPA Day
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KHPR listener Momo Brennan of Honolulu, Hawai'i.

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NPR News: QUIZ: Ugh, I'll do it later. How much do you know about procrastination?

QUIZ: Ugh, I'll do it later. How much do you know about procrastination?
Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 5, 2026: Live in Ohio with Maggie Smith!

'Wait Wait' for September 5, 2026: Live in Ohio with Maggie Smith!
This week, Wait Wait is live in Huber Heights, Ohio with host Peter Sagal, special guest Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres

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NPR News: At Minnesota's state fair, crop artists depict the struggle over immigration enforcement

At Minnesota's state fair, crop artists depict the struggle over immigration enforcement
Nearly 600 artists submitted crop art at the Minnesota State Fair. Using seeds from Minnesota grown crops, many artists created scenes inspired by Operation Metro Surge.

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NPR News: Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it

Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.

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NPR News: Olivia Rodrigo has a lot on her mind. But she's still choosing joy

Olivia Rodrigo has a lot on her mind. But she's still choosing joy
Olivia Rodrigo is thinking about joy, falling madly in love and what pop music can do when the world feels overwhelming.

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NPR News: 'The Uprising' director Paul Greengrass on the 'great rage' of history -- and today

'The Uprising' director Paul Greengrass on the 'great rage' of history -- and today
Greengrass' latest film is set in 1381 England and centers on a farmer who leads an army against the king. His previous films include the Jason Bourne movies, United 93 and Captain Phillips.

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NPR News: An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating

An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating
100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.

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NPR News: Fans flock to auction to dish out big bucks for Colonel Sanders' items

Fans flock to auction to dish out big bucks for Colonel Sanders' items
Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom's Andrew Henderson went to an auction of items belonged by Harland Sanders, known as Colonel Sanders, to understand why people are so fascinated by the founder of KFC.

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NPR News: Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools

Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools
Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.

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NPR News: Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England

Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England
Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.

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NPR News: Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need

Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need
A program called the Veggie Chop Shop enlists volunteers to gather extra produce from farmers' markets that would otherwise go to waste. They then cook meals for people facing food insecurity.

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NPR News: 14 new books in September to help ease you into fall

14 new books in September to help ease you into fall
Three Pulitzer winners, a Booker Prize winner, two Booker longlisted authors this year, and a number whose works have been adapted for the screen are among the authors with new books out this month.

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NPR News: Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels John Galliano exhibit and Met Gala theme

Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels John Galliano exhibit and Met Gala theme
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will no longer honor famed fashion designer John Galliano with a career retrospective. Neither will he be celebrated at this year's Met Gala.

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NPR News: Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

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NPR News: How the producer of 'Fleabag' finds hits at the Fringe

How the producer of 'Fleabag' finds hits at the Fringe
Before Baby Reindeer or Fleabag made it to the screen, they were small theater productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And behind both is a producer you've probably never heard of.

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NPR News: Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most

Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.

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NPR News: Magician behind Broadway's 'Paranormal Activity,' 'Stranger Things' talks tricks

Magician behind Broadway's 'Paranormal Activity,' 'Stranger Things' talks tricks
Audiences flock to Broadway each year for a dose of "theater magic." It turns out that some of that spectacle and wonder is created behind the scenes by actual magicians.

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NPR News: Hit shows from Edinburgh's Fringe festival are coming to America. Here are our top picks

Hit shows from Edinburgh's Fringe festival are coming to America. Here are our top picks
The annual "anything goes" performing arts festival featured more than 4,200 performances this year. These are the ones we're still talking about.

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NPR News: Former Mets player Jose Iglesias makes Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club

Former Mets player Jose Iglesias makes Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club
MLB player Jose Iglesias, known as "Candelita" will be joining the Broadway show Buena Vista Social Club onstage.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Thing from thing

Sunday Puzzle: Thing from thing
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KNOW listener Karen Hillerman of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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NPR News: From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent

From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 29, 2026: With Not My Job guest Carisa Hendrix

'Wait Wait' for August 29, 2026: With Not My Job guest Carisa Hendrix


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Carisa Hendrix and panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro

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NPR News: How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond

How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.

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NPR News: Black comic book shop owners across the U.S. team up to increase sales and diversity

Black comic book shop owners across the U.S. team up to increase sales and diversity
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with the co-founder of a newly formed network of independent Black comic book shops across the U.S. They hope to strengthen sales and increase the diversity of comic fans.

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NPR News: Musician Brittany Howard on how growing up poor in Alabama affected her creative life

Musician Brittany Howard on how growing up poor in Alabama affected her creative life
On Wild Card, famous guests answer questions that we don't always talk about. Alabama Shakes lead singer Brittany Howard talks about a place that helped shape her.

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NPR News: Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'

Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'
His first solo album finds the Beastie Boys rapper making music with his sons and embracing the unpredictability of collaboration.

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NPR News: This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark

This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark
A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.

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NPR News: A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.

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NPR News: After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger

After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger
While living abroad, Kate Rogan received news that her mom had passed away. Traveling home was difficult, but a kind stranger took charge and ensured she got back to her family in time for the funeral.

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NPR News: Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it
A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

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NPR News: Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died
The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

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NPR News: How 'Magic: The Gathering' creates transgender community

How 'Magic: The Gathering' creates transgender community
Magic: The Gathering, the fantasy card game with over 50 million enthusiasts worldwide, has become an important social outlet for some real people: the transgender community.

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NPR News: Tim Curry, who defined 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died

Tim Curry, who defined 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died
Curry will be most remembered for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the tyrannical gender-bending alien scientist in both stage and screen versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.

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NPR News: Dolly Parton brought music and books to the world

Dolly Parton brought music and books to the world
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeff Conyers, president and vice chair of the Dollywood Foundation, about Dolly Parton's philanthropy, including the Imagination Library.

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NPR News: Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80

Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

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NPR News: How Carlos the Jackal became the world's most wanted terrorist of the '70s and '80s

How Carlos the Jackal became the world's most wanted terrorist of the '70s and '80s
In The Jackal, national security writer Joby Warrick writes about the playboy terrorist who killed and kidnapped for years, eluding law enforcement while frequenting nightclubs and luxury hotels.

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NPR News: Squeeze in one last summer read: Here are 3 suspense thrillers to choose from

Squeeze in one last summer read: Here are 3 suspense thrillers to choose from
If you're looking for an end-of-summer escape you can't go wrong with The Intrigue, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Under the Falls, by Richard Russo, or The Blue Flame, by George Pelecanos.

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NPR News: These American doctors treated Gaza's wounded. Then they came home to bear witness

These American doctors treated Gaza's wounded. Then they came home to bear witness
The director of American Doctor and two physicians in the film discuss the challenges of treating Gaza's wounded civilians and why they believe the world must see what is happening there.

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NPR News: Lisa Kudrow on her 'The Comeback' delusion, Conan and revisiting 'Friends'

Lisa Kudrow on her 'The Comeback' delusion, Conan and revisiting 'Friends'
Kudrow is nominated for an Emmy for her final season playing Valerie Cherish on HBO's The Comeback. We'll also talk about her experience watching Friends after Matthew Perry's death.

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NPR News: Documentary 'American Doctor' follows three doctors on medical missions in Gaza

Documentary 'American Doctor' follows three doctors on medical missions in Gaza
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mark Perlmutter {PEARL-mut-tur}, a Jewish American orthopedic surgeon from North Carolina, and Thaer {THAA-uhr} Ahmad, a Palestinian American emergency physician from Chicago. They are among three doctors working in Gaza featured in the documentary "American Doctor."

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NPR News: How movies have explored manhood... For better and worse

How movies have explored manhood... For better and worse
Movies have been exploring what it means to be a man almost as long as there have been movies. But where is the line between critiquing or lionizing the dominant ideas of manhood?

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: MBA's

Sunday Puzzle: MBA's
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KUHF listener Ned Andrews of Houston, Texas.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 22, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular, Part 2!

'Wait Wait' for August 22, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular, Part 2!
This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!

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NPR News: A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art

A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art
A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters.

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NPR News: Harvard's American Repertory Theater puts on revival of Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros'

Harvard's American Repertory Theater puts on revival of Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros'
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University premiers a revival of Eugène Ionesco's landmark play, "Rhinoceros." NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to director Diane Paulus and actor John Turturro.

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NPR News: 'The Dog Stars' novelist Peter Heller drew on real-life survival skills

'The Dog Stars' novelist Peter Heller drew on real-life survival skills
Heller's 2012 novel about a man who survives a super flu that kills most of humanity is now being adapted to film. Adventure writer Heller drew from his own life. Originally broadcast in 2012.

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NPR News: What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall
Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend.

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NPR News: As the Tupac murder trial continues, a look back at the cultural moment

As the Tupac murder trial continues, a look back at the cultural moment
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Joel Anderson, a host of the podcast Slow Burn, about the Tupac Shakur murder trial and the cultural moment around his murder.

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NPR News: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has a theory about Marvel's 'Wonder Man' cancellation

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has a theory about Marvel's 'Wonder Man' cancellation
Two weeks after being nominated for an Emmy for his leading role in Wonder Man, Abdul-Mateen found out that the series had been cancelled. He says Marvel could do more to support Black-led projects.

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NPR News: Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.

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NPR News: A new competition at a state fair has people yelling like lumberjacks

A new competition at a state fair has people yelling like lumberjacks
There's a new contest at the Tennessee State Fare this year: Timber calling.

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NPR News: Strangers helped a college student get to his friend in the hospital

Strangers helped a college student get to his friend in the hospital
While Jake Berry was in college, he learned one of his oldest friends was in the hospital more than an hour away. Berry didn't have a car, but two strangers gave him a ride.

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NPR News: In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8

In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8
Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center.

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NPR News: How to film a movie with a million bees — and only 5 bee stings

How to film a movie with a million bees — and only 5 bee stings
A new movie starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper uses real bees from Alabama. We visit the apiary where they live.

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NPR News: Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says

Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
What can academia learn from Jason Arday's rise and fall? Atlantic staff writer and former academic Tyler Austin Harper weighs the questions his story left behind.

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NPR News: Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says

Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
What can academia learn from Jason Arday's rise and fall? Atlantic staff writer and former academic Tyler Austin Harper weighs the questions his story left behind.

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NPR News: A summer camp celebrating Kazakh culture helps adopted kids connect with their culture

A summer camp celebrating Kazakh culture helps adopted kids connect with their culture
Families of children adopted from Kazakhstan meet every summer in New Hampshire's lake country to celebrate the food and culture of their country of origin.

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NPR News: Portland soap box derby race features a parade of creative gravity-powered cars

Portland soap box derby race features a parade of creative gravity-powered cars
At Portland's annual soapbox derby, motorless cars race downhill pulled by nothing more than gravity. It's part race, part parade, with cars built to look like sharks, guitars and slices of cake.

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NPR News: In 'Etna,' a canine narrator delivers a poignant anti-war message

In 'Etna,' a canine narrator delivers a poignant anti-war message
Paul Yoon's new novel follows a dog conscripted into an unnamed war in an unnamed country. From the very first page, Etna's voice is somber and poetic in its simplicity.

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NPR News: 'Fed Up' author explains how evolution impacts eating, dieting and fat

'Fed Up' author explains how evolution impacts eating, dieting and fat
Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman talks about diets he's tested, and contradictory information about what's healthy to eat and what's not. He says evolution often works against weight-loss efforts.

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NPR News: Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36
A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."

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NPR News: A good – and bad – week for Italy's art police and museum security

A good – and bad – week for Italy's art police and museum security
On Friday, Italian police said they'd recovered three paintings stolen from a museum near the city of Parma. By Saturday night, thieves in Sicily had made off with four more masterpieces.

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NPR News: From 'girl dinner' to 'boy kibble': The internet serves up a new meal trend

From 'girl dinner' to 'boy kibble': The internet serves up a new meal trend
The viral, no-frills meal prep trend of meat and rice is popular among gym bros. But nutrition experts warn that it lacks essential variety.

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NPR News: Sailor circumnavigating the Arctic forced to go home

Sailor circumnavigating the Arctic forced to go home
Matt Rutherford set out to be the first person to circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean solo. He says he was force to abandon the journey after the Russian government turned him around.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 15, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular!

'Wait Wait' for August 15, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular!
This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!

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NPR News: From cockpit to catwalk with aviation icon Amelia Earhart

From cockpit to catwalk with aviation icon Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was famous as an early aviatrix. Her flight suit is part of a bigger story about the history of American fashion and celebrity.

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NPR News: A new HBO series riffs on DC Comics' 'Green Lantern'

A new HBO series riffs on DC Comics' 'Green Lantern'
With sharp dialogue and a strong cast, Lanterns is a mashup of superpower action, odd couple comedy, and old school cop story. It boasts the pleasures, and betrays the perils of pushing the comic book envelope.

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NPR News: How would a Kennedy Center shutdown impact artists and audiences?

How would a Kennedy Center shutdown impact artists and audiences?
The Kennedy Center's profile has already shifted. If the shutdown is approved by a federal judge, its primary stages will not reopen until at least 2028 and audiences may decline further.

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NPR News: World's youngest museum curator, 11, was led by a love of fossils

World's youngest museum curator, 11, was led by a love of fossils
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Anderson Taylor, who has become the Guinness World Record holder for youngest male museum curator. He opened a natural history museum at age 9.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back

Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily blocked a similar closure.

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NPR News: 'I'm a say yes person': Actor Colman Domingo is up for new challenges

'I'm a say yes person': Actor Colman Domingo is up for new challenges
Domingo is nominated for two Emmy Awards for two very different performances — in the Netflix comedy The Four Seasons and in HBO's Euphoria. "I can go very deep with my characters," he says.

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NPR News: 'Tony' biopic documents summer that changed Anthony Bourdain's life

'Tony' biopic documents summer that changed Anthony Bourdain's life
Dominic Sessa stars as a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain during the summer that paved his way toward celebrity chef stardom.

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NPR News: She isn't just sewing a dress. She's growing one

She isn't just sewing a dress. She's growing one
In an age of fast fashion, author Eve Schaub wanted to go back to basics by growing a dress in her backyard. She's been working on her linen dress for over a year and still has a ways to go.

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NPR News: Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks about the art of crowd work

Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks about the art of crowd work
NPR's A Martinez talks with comedian Jeff Arcuri about the stand-up comic art of crowd work, which involves talking to audience members and ad-libbing off what they say.

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NPR News: What a forbidden hug from a nurse during lockdown meant to one a cancer patient

What a forbidden hug from a nurse during lockdown meant to one a cancer patient
Shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown began, Ashleigh Bell Pedersen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She came to desperately miss physical touch during treatment.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center must pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician who canceled in protest

Kennedy Center must pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician who canceled in protest
Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.

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NPR News: 'Spider-Man' director found his connection to the world at the movies

'Spider-Man' director found his connection to the world at the movies
Destin Daniel Cretton grew up in Maui, and says movies expanded his perspective: "I have always found movies to be a way of peering into other lives that I would never otherwise experience," he explains.

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NPR News: Rafting brings people with different politics together

Rafting brings people with different politics together
A whitewater rafting group brings people of different political persuasions together to talk and paddle.

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NPR News: An AI chatbot is joining the search for art looted by the Nazis

An AI chatbot is joining the search for art looted by the Nazis 
More than 100,000 artifacts stolen by Nazis have never been returned to their owners. Researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to help.

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NPR News: Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic

Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic
The 1976 film is about a '60s trio based loosely on The Supremes. It wasn't a big hit, but it has a devoted cult following, and critic Ken Tucker says it features some of Aretha Franklin's finest performances.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3 finale: The rumble at Tumbleton

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3 finale: The rumble at Tumbleton
Ulf arrives late to the party and sets it ablaze.

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NPR News: NPR staffers recommend their favorite nonfiction books of the year so far

NPR staffers recommend their favorite nonfiction books of the year so far
NPR staffers recommend "The Theater," "In Trees," "The Infinity Machine," and "Restrung" for this nonfiction installment of "Books We Love."

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: City, State

Sunday Puzzle: City, State
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KQED listener Sara McNinch of Redwood City, California.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 8, 2026: With Not My Job guest Sally Field

'Wait Wait' for August 8, 2026: With Not My Job guest Sally Field


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Sally Field and panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone

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NPR News: A tale of two very different horny movies

A tale of two very different horny movies
One Night Only manages to fail as a dystopia and as a rom-com. Meanwhile, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is a perfect tale for this moment — if you don't mind your eroticism with a side of gore.

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NPR News: The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut

The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut
The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season.

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NPR News: Summer's almost over. Did you make the most of it?

Summer's almost over. Did you make the most of it?
Having a Great Summer means something different to everyone. Especially the staff at All Things Considered

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NPR News: Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review

Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.

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NPR News: The new movie about Anthony Bourdain is none of the things you fear it could be

The new movie about Anthony Bourdain is none of the things you fear it could be
The internationally known chef, writer, and television star died in 2018. Tony, starring Dominic Sessa, tells just a splinter of Bourdain's life — the mid-1970s summer when he was 19.

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NPR News: The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?

The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.

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NPR News: Death is everywhere in the desert — it's where Claire Vaye Watkins feels most alive

Death is everywhere in the desert — it's where Claire Vaye Watkins feels most alive
Living in the desert is "not for everybody," says Watkins. Her home, in the Mojave Desert near Death Valley, is staggeringly beautiful and brutal. Her new novel Yellow Pine shares this landscape.

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NPR News: 'Meet Me In the Garden' tells the great migration story of three sisters after World War II

'Meet Me In the Garden' tells the great migration story of three sisters after World War II
Writer Nina LaCour talks about her new novel -- Meet Me in the Garden -- a post World War II Great Migration story that follows three sisters as they shift their lives from New Orleans to Los Angeles - and the difficult life choices they face.

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NPR News: New exhibit at Florida museum explores Salvador Dali's life and influence

New exhibit at Florida museum explores Salvador Dali's life and influence
Spanish painter Salvador Dali needed America to become famous. So suggests a new exhibit about his life and influence.

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NPR News: A volunteer's unexpected advice changed how she faced cancer

A volunteer's unexpected advice changed how she faced cancer
After Annabelle Gurwitch was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, a volunteer with the same diagnosis encouraged her to stop worrying so much about the future and start living again.

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NPR News: 'It's just so fun to make people laugh,' says 'Hacks' star Jean Smart

'It's just so fun to make people laugh,' says 'Hacks' star Jean Smart
The fifth and final season of the HBO Max series Hacks is nominated for 24 Emmys, including one for Smart as best actress in a comedy series. The writers "raised the bar every single season," Smart says.

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NPR News: 'Country People' is a silly, satisfying midsummer romp

'Country People' is a silly, satisfying midsummer romp
Daniel Mason's new novel is a spin on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which academics collide with locals — and a few seductive fairies — in the woods of Vermont.

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NPR News: 13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer

13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer
This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity.

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NPR News: Progressive youth leader David Hogg calls for change in 'geriatric' Democratic Party

Progressive youth leader David Hogg calls for change in 'geriatric' Democratic Party
David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland High School shooting who co-founded the progressive youth group Leaders We Deserve, is calling for radical change in the "geriatric" Democratic Party.

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NPR News: 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' is a fun and familiar 'Big Bang' spin-off

'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' is a fun and familiar 'Big Bang' spin-off
A 10-part HBO Max spin-off to The Big Bang Theory expands on that long-running sitcom by following a quartet of its characters. Every episode offers a new multiverse — and surprising cameos.

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NPR News: Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 7: Red in tooth and claw (and wing and tail)

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 7: Red in tooth and claw (and wing and tail)
Dragon-on-dragon violence!

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NPR News: What makes a good summer camp movie?

What makes a good summer camp movie?
NPR staffers discuss what makes a good summer camp movie, in this week's installment of our regular series, Cineplexity.

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NPR News: Mr. Rogers is on YouTube — and defying conventional rules of the platform

Mr. Rogers is on YouTube — and defying conventional rules of the platform
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Ellen Doherty of Fred Rogers Productions about Mr. Rogers Neighborhood's new YouTube channel.

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NPR News: The Clayton Sisterhood Project: A photographer captures her family's reverse migration from North to South

The Clayton Sisterhood Project: A photographer captures her family's reverse migration from North to South
Laila AnnMarie Stevens documents her family's move from New York City to North Carolina — a kind of reversal of the historic Great Migration of the early 20th century.

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NPR News: 'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
Vincent Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including "Goodfellas" and "Awakenings," both in 1990.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 1, 2026: Live in Sonoma Mary Roach!

'Wait Wait' for August 1, 2026: Live in Sonoma Mary Roach!


This week, Wait Wait is live in Sonoma with host Peter Sagal, special guest Mary Roach and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres

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NPR News: This 'Spider-Man' is struggling with work-life balance

This 'Spider-Man' is struggling with work-life balance
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes the character into darker territory, as Peter Parker struggles without his friends in the face of evolving Spidey powers and a mysterious new threat.

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NPR News: Remembering Irish singer–songwriter Glen Hansard

Remembering Irish singer–songwriter Glen Hansard
Best-known for his band The Frames and his part in the 2007 film Once, Hansard got his start as a street busker in Dublin. He died July 29 in a motorcycle crash. Originally broadcast in 2008.

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NPR News: In 'Spider-Man,' 'The Odyssey' or 'The Bear,' Jon Bernthal loves to 'take it too far'

In 'Spider-Man,' 'The Odyssey' or 'The Bear,' Jon Bernthal loves to 'take it too far'
"Our grit and our dedication is the one thing that we have control of," Bernthal says. He plays a Spartan king in The Odyssey, and reprises his role as the Punisher in the new Spider-Man film.

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NPR News: Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you

Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.

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NPR News: Javier Bardem shares how he became villain Max Cady in Apple TV's 'Cape Fear'

Javier Bardem shares how he became villain Max Cady in Apple TV's 'Cape Fear'
 Javier Bardem discusses taking on the iconic role of Max Cady in Apple TV's Cape Fear, the joy of playing villains, and continuing to speak out for Palestinian rights.

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NPR News: Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat

Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.

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NPR News: Javier Bardem shares how he embodied villain Max Cady in Apple TV's 'Cape Fear'

Javier Bardem shares how he embodied villain Max Cady in Apple TV's 'Cape Fear'
Actor Javier Bardem has won praise for his cerebral take on the manipulative bad guy with vengeance on his mind in Apple TV's "Cape Fear." NPR's Leila Fadel asks Bardem about his process.

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NPR News: Maryland Baby Boomers introduce the joy of snail mail to an emoji generation

Maryland Baby Boomers introduce the joy of snail mail to an emoji generation
Volunteers at a Maryland senior living community bring back letter writing in a unique pen pal program.

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NPR News: 'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identity

'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identity
The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.

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NPR News: Judge allows use of police interview in Tupac Shakur murder trial

Judge allows use of police interview in Tupac Shakur murder trial
A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused in the killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.

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NPR News: Artist Betye Saar, who used repurposed objects to reclaim identity, has died at 99

Artist Betye Saar, who used repurposed objects to reclaim identity, has died at 99
Saar told NPR in 2006, "I'm the kind of person who recycles materials, but I also recycle emotions and feelings." She died days away from her 100th birthday.

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NPR News: 'Life in the W' reveals the challenges WNBA players face

'Life in the W' reveals the challenges WNBA players face
Life in the W is a new ESPN series documenting the lives of WNBA stars A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and DeWanna Bonner.

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NPR News: In 'All Her Fault,' Sarah Snook carries the family, and the blame

In 'All Her Fault,' Sarah Snook carries the family, and the blame
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Sarah Snook, star of the limited series "All Her Fault," about parenting and the emotional and physical demands of her roles.

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NPR News: At 92, Ed Dwight looks back on a life that reached for the stars

At 92, Ed Dwight looks back on a life that reached for the stars
Ed Dwight is one of the nation's most significant African American sculptors. A retrospective in Denver highlights some of the 92-year-old artist's best-known works.

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NPR News: John's colleague told him he didn't belong. It was just what he needed to hear

John's colleague told him he didn't belong. It was just what he needed to hear
John Moe was languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminded him of his potential.

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NPR News: A novelist followed her mother's advice: The more you read, the freer you are

A novelist followed her mother's advice: The more you read, the freer you are
I'll Take the Fire is the third book in a trilogy inspired by generations of Leïla Slimani's Moroccan French family. She is also the author of the bestselling thriller The Perfect Nanny.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 6: Assassination nation

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 6: Assassination nation
In which Gwayne has a good eye.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: How It Started

Sunday Puzzle: How It Started
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and K-Q-E-D listener Daniel Erenstein of Lafayette, California.

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NPR News: Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds

Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.

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NPR News: Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages

Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 25, 2026: With Not My Job guest Tyler James Williams

'Wait Wait' for July 25, 2026: With Not My Job guest Tyler James Williams


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Tyler James Williams and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, Faith Salie

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NPR News: Left over center, right over center — 2nd graders are braiding a 'Story Rug'

Left over center, right over center — 2nd graders are braiding a 'Story Rug'
Class 203 is turning old shirts, baby blankets, a stripy skirt and pink polka-dot curtains into a "Story Rug" for their teacher in a new book written by Sophie Blackall and illustrated by Phoebe Wahl.

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NPR News: Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out

Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out
A dozen states and the Writers Guild of America had challenged the merger.

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NPR News: How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time

How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.

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NPR News: Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why

Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.

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NPR News: How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster

How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster
English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.

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NPR News: Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.

Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.

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NPR News: Lee Sung Jin talks about the breakthrough that led him to 'BEEF'

Lee Sung Jin talks about the breakthrough that led him to 'BEEF'
Set in an upscale country club, Season 2 of BEEF has been nominated for 16 Emmys. Lee spent two decades writing other people's shows before he started telling stories inspired by his own life.

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NPR News: Get into med school in the graphic memoir 'See One, Do One, Teach One'

Get into med school in the graphic memoir 'See One, Do One, Teach One'
Grace Farris' book brings readers behind the med school scenes — documenting anxiety over loans, bouts of impostor syndrome, friendships forged in stress, and the ever-impossible work-life balance.

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NPR News: The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program

The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.

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NPR News: In pursuit of 'Instagram face,' are we losing the imperfections that make us human?

In pursuit of 'Instagram face,' are we losing the imperfections that make us human?
Plastic surgery is becoming so normalized and undetectable, it's changing our relationship to reality. The New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino considers how beauty standards have dovetailed with AI.

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NPR News: People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?

People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?
It's not just watching paint dry. The twists and turns of the Reflecting Pool repairs, originally a two-week project, have kept bloggers and viewers busy all summer.

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NPR News: Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans

Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month that also criticized her.

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NPR News: How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student

How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student
In high school, Susan Greenstein Prescott had a stutter and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed how she saw herself.

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NPR News: How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student

How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student
In high school, Susan Greenstein Prescott had a stutter and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed how she saw herself.

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NPR News: Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now

Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.

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NPR News: So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills

So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 5: A not-so-secret door is just a door

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 5: A not-so-secret door is just a door
We finally find Aemond. Meanwhile, Alicent and Helaena are doing a little too well trying not to be found.

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NPR News: Romance books recommended by NPR staff for summer reading

Romance books recommended by NPR staff for summer reading
Summer is great for some sizzling reads and NPR staff have recommendations for romance novels from our Books We Love list.

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NPR News: A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show

A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: A test of WI-T

Sunday Puzzle: A test of WI-T
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WFDD listener John Dudley of Winston Salem, N.C.

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NPR News: 5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger

5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger
Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.

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NPR News: Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US

Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.

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NPR News: Wait Wait for July 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Vicki Peterson

Wait Wait for July 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Vicki Peterson


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, special guest Vicki Peterson and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé Sloan

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NPR News: This unusual, Johnny Carson-backed fund has helped Nebraska arts survive — until now

This unusual, Johnny Carson-backed fund has helped Nebraska arts survive — until now
A unique public-private endowment has long shielded Nebraska's cultural scene from federal budget cuts. But a massive state deficit is putting its future in jeopardy.

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NPR News: D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments

D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments
Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.

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NPR News: Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back

Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.

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NPR News: Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming

Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.

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NPR News: David Wain follows the yellow brick road to Hollywood in his latest comedy

David Wain follows the yellow brick road to Hollywood in his latest comedy
The Wet Hot American Summer director talks about his new film, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and why he's still making comedies with the friends he met in college.

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NPR News: 'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he did

'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he did
It's old-school, swords-and-sandals cinema, yet still modern and richly satisfying.

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NPR News: Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life

Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life
Craig has cooked in a high-end steakhouse — and for 7,800 prisoners in jail. He writes about cooking, his struggle with addition and his Native American heritage in the memoir Our Knives Will Save Us.

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NPR News: An eco-journalist takes on a Big Tech in this modern twist on the heist novel

An eco-journalist takes on a Big Tech in this modern twist on the heist novel
Nathaniel Rich's literary thriller centers on a young couple who strike out against a data center. Cloudthief wraps a smart exploration of our data-dominated society inside an entertaining heist yarn.

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NPR News: Old-school digicams are everywhere. Why?

Old-school digicams are everywhere. Why?
People who weren't yet alive in the 1990s and early 2000s are buying up old-school point-and-shoot cameras. For some, it's a trendy retro vibe; for other, a rebellion against the smartphone era.

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NPR News: New Mexico lowriders celebrate culture, push for a museum

New Mexico lowriders celebrate culture, push for a museum
Santa Fe is among many American communities that celebrate lowrider culture. The cars are works of art and expressions of pride. At a parade, people talk about efforts to win funding for a museum.

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NPR News: When life is chaos, make art

When life is chaos, make art
Artists create, even during times of chaos. In response to Trump policies and ICE's incursions, arts organizations are leaning in to new ways of fostering community in ways large and small.

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