The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night. Linda Holmes
Kate Bush and Imogen Heap's new album against AI joins an age-old protest tradition There's a long history of musicians using silence to protest unfair economic treatment. Chloe Veltman
Comedian Andy Huggins on getting his first standup special at 73 NPR's Scott Simon talks to comedian Andy Huggins about aging, his long career in stand-up comedy and his first full-length special, which he taped at age 73. Scott Simon
How the unique practices of Greenlandic kayaking are preserving the island's heritage Kayaks were once essential to Greenland's Inuit population, who used them for hunting. Now, the kayak is a symbol of national identity. Juana Summers
Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist' Brody is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who seeks a fresh start in post-WWII America. Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Animals are swept up in the 'Flow' of this Oscar-nominated flood film When the flood waters rise, a band of animals takes shelter on a boat, where they have to work together to survive. Flow is a radiant fantasy, where solidarity, not selfishness, can save the day. John Powers
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong reflect on Trump, power and 'The Apprentice' Stan and Strong are nominated for Oscars for The Apprentice. Stan plays the president early in his career, while Strong plays Trump mentor Roy Cohn. Originally broadcast Feb. 2025, and Dec. 2024. Terry Gross
Long ignored, Black modernist architects get recognition Black architects who helped shape the modern architecture movement have often been overlooked. One effort preserves the structures they designed and tells their stories. Buffy Gorrilla
No signs of forced entry or a carbon monoxide leak in Gene Hackman's death Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside a New Mexico home, as well as a dog. The door to the home was open when a maintenance worker discovered their bodies, an affidavit says. Ayana Archie
Remembering actor Gene Hackman Hackman was found in his home Wednesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with his wife and dog. He was 95.