A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose' "Purpose" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, now on Broadway under the direction of longtime actress Phylicia Rashad, explores the generational conflicts in the civil rights movement. Michel Martin
As their car started rolling down hill, a stranger rushed in to help When Terry Hill was four, she and her two young siblings were left in the car by themselves as their father ran into a store. The car started moving and a young man saved their lives.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff. Andrew Limbong
Older viewers are turning to YouTube. It's recently led me back to some favorite shows Plus, Kevin Bacon plays a bounty hunter in The Bondsman starting Thursday, and a new medical drama premieres on Netflix. Eric Deggans
Cesar Chavez Day celebrates a lifetime fight for justice for farmworkers Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the life and legacy of the labor rights icon. Alana Wise
Beloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey. Chloe Veltman
Trump signs order to 'restore' American history with Smithsonian Institution overhaul President Trump signed an executive order last week aimed at "restoring truth and sanity to American history" through an overhaul of the Smithsonian Institution and historical sites around the U.S. Michel Martin
Wild Card: John Green's reasons for hope Writer and YouTuber John Green plays a game of Wild Card with NPR's Rachel Martin. Rachel Martin
This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope? The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done? Julie Bourdin
Sunday Puzzle: For French fanatics NPR's Eyder Peralta plays the puzzle with WKSU listener Amy Anderson of Aurora, Ohio, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. Will Shortz
