Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020. Rachel Treisman
Remembering Rob Reiner, a director who spanned genres Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their home on Sunday, and their son was arrested on suspicion of murder. Critic David Bianculli remembers Reiner's contributions to TV and film. David Bianculli
Rob Reiner said he was 'never, ever too busy' for his son In 2015, Reiner collaborated with his son, Nick Reiner, on Being Charlie, a story about addiction, loosely based on Nick's experiences. Rob Reiner talked about the film with Fresh Air in September. Terry Gross
Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence. Leila Fadel
A customer's patience 60 years ago was a gift that changed a woman's life As a nervous teenage cashier on her first day during the Christmas rush, Stephanie froze at the register — until a customer gently told her, "It's alright. Take your time."
Aparna Nancherla jokes that she took a break from standup to stage a 'big comeback' NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the comedian Aparna Nancherla about her first full-length comedy special, Hopeful Potato, and the anxiety and depression that once kept her off stage. Ailsa Chang
Zadie Smith's heads up to young people: 'You are absolutely going to become old' Smith was 25 in 2000 when she published her critically acclaimed first novel. Now 50, her latest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, reflects on middle age, climate change and generational gaps. Terry Gross
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide. NPR Washington Desk
Hollywood pays tribute to filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele Los Angeles Police said Sunday that they had opened a homicide investigation after two bodies were found inside the couple's residence. Steve Futterman
For Americans, the love for chain restaurants runs deep Some of the nation's largest restaurants boast of decades-long survival through economic downturns, stiffer competition, and changing American palates. And we still love them anyway. Why? Alana Wise
