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
Remembering Rob Reiner, who made movies for people who love them The movies Reiner directed, from A Few Good Men to The Princess Bride, weren't just good — they were people's favorites, the types of films people come back to again and again. Linda Holmes
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
It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps. Rob Schmitz
For the first time in 35 years, NPR's Hanukkah Lights will be without Susan Stamberg This is the first Hanukkah that Murray Horwitz will not be joined by the late Susan Stamberg on NPR's holiday special Hanukkah Lights. We talk with him about their 35 years of making the show. Murray Horwitz
