Comic Mo Amer draws on his Palestinian and Texan roots in his Netflix series Amer grew up in Kuwait, where he enjoyed a comfortable life — until the first Gulf War forced his family to flee to the U.S. His Netflix show Mo is in its second season. Originally broadcast in 2022. Dave Davies
There's a lot to unpack in 'Black Bag' — a witty, sexy spy thriller Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender play a high-ranking spy couple in Steven Soderbergh's new film. Black Bag offers Bond-style globe-trotting intrigue and marital dramedy. Justin Chang
Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster. Mycah Hazel
5 nature-inspired ways to bring joy and wonder into your life this spring Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers — and spend more time outside. Malaka Gharib
Unable to visit playgrounds during quarantine, a family found joy in trainspotting Amid the devastation and fear in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a mother reflects on one way she and her family found some joy and connection along some train tracks. Avery Keatley
In 'Long Bright River,' Amanda Seyfried achieves lifelong dream of playing a cop NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Amanda Seyfried, star of the new series Long Bright River. She plays a police officer investigating the murders of women from Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Ari Shapiro
Joe Pyne: America's first angry talk show host A new series from Radio Diaries remembers controversial broadcasters in American history, including Joe Pyne, who paved the way for in-your-face radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh. Alissa Escarce
Remembering South African playwright Athol Fugard Fugard, who died March 8, was a white South African whose plays explored the consequences of Apartheid. He was later awarded a Tony Award for lifetime achievement. Originally broadcast in 1986. Terry Gross
Marking the centennial of powerhouse jazz drummer Roy Haynes Born March 13, 1925, Haynes was a drummer who liked to prod his fellow players. Over the course of his career, he played with Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, Chick Corea and many others. Kevin Whitehead
Remembering soul singer Jerry Butler, aka the 'Iceman' Butler, who died Feb. 20, was born in rural Miss., and had his first hit in 1958, singing lead with The Impressions. He later moved to Chicago and entered local politics. Originally broadcast in 2000. Terry Gross