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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