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

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Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

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

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

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: 'Fair' Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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NPR News: Remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Philip Caputo

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

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NPR News: Celebrating acclaimed nature documentarian David Attenborough at 100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Greetings from Seville, where springtime means caracoles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Words in a country

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

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

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

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NPR News: Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale

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

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

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


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

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NPR News: Ode to motherhood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners

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

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NPR News: Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: Academy announces major overhaul to rules

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

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

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

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

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

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NPR News: On "SANGÚ," Arturo Sandoval reaches back and pays it forward

On "SANGÚ," Arturo Sandoval reaches back and pays it forward
For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now a new record, he turns to family.

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NPR News: New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela's divisive legacy

New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela's divisive legacy
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.

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NPR News: Trends still go from the runway to retail. A lot has changed in how they get there

Trends still go from the runway to retail. A lot has changed in how they get there
In 2006, an infamous scene from The Devil Wears Prada schooled viewers on how fashion trends make their way from the runway to the clearance bin. 20 years later, what's changed?

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NPR News: Here's what musician Amy Grant likes about getting older

Here's what musician Amy Grant likes about getting older
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Musician Amy Grant talks about what she likes about getting older.

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NPR News: This 'Devil Wears Prada' wants to save journalism

This 'Devil Wears Prada' wants to save journalism
Andy Sachs returns to Runway in a timely but unconvincing story about saving the magazine.

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NPR News: How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing

How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors. 

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