An LA art exhibition challenges visitors to rethink their perceptions of fire Indigenous fire stewardship practices have existed for millennia in California. A new art exhibition in Los Angeles challenges visitors to rethink their own relationships with fire. Andrea Gutierrez
How a Tibetan American bridges her family and homeland identities Many second and third-generation immigrants have to figure out how to bridge their American and family homeland identities.
High school students describe the 'small true things' that matter in their lives Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.
Robert De Niro stars as a former president confronting a cyber attack in 'Zero Day' In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions. David Bianculli
Don't call him a sociopath: Here's how Andrew Scott humanizes 'Ripley' Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024. Terry Gross
Americans are reading fewer books for less time. People want to know why According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.
Decades-long volunteer serves a cup full of kindness at free meal program A free lunch program in Bellingham, Washington, is a mainstay for people in need of a hot meal. But thanks to a longtime 85-year-old volunteer, it's also become a reliable place for kindness and friendship.
Rich Benjamin reflects on a family fractured by a military coup in 'Talk to Me' Benjamin's grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in '57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family's resilience and the lasting effects of the coup. Terry Gross
First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later Malinda Russell's A Domestic Cookbook was first published in 1866. It contains least a hundred recipes for sweets, plus recipes for shampoo and cologne – and remedies for toothaches. Neda Ulaby
Japanese Americans see parallels between current immigration climate and World War II On Feb. 19, Japanese Americans commemorate the more than 100,000 people who were imprisoned during World War II.