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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: TransformeR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Curling builds community in rural Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Common threads

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: How to hone your 'friendship intuition'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: -IUM Pandemonium

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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