Quietly transcendent 'Close Your Eyes' may be among the best films you see all year Over the past 50 years or so, Spanish filmmaker Víctor Erice has directed just four features. His latest, about a filmmaker who revisits a past project, has the pull of a well-crafted detective story. Justin Chang
Remembering Phil Donahue, the pioneering king of daytime talk shows Donahue, who died Aug. 18, hosted an issue-oriented, afternoon talk show that paved the way for Oprah and others. David Bianculli offers an appreciation, and we listen back to a 1985 interview. Terry Gross
9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Beth Moncel, founder of Budget Bytes, shares smart tips how to save money at the supermarket. Life Kit
The Poison Book Project is looking for Victorian-era books made with toxic dyes Members of the Poison Book Project are working to identify old books that contain toxic pigments such as arsenic. Hosts
Everyone wants Taylor Swift's vote. But celebrity endorsements are complicated. How much sway do stars really have when it comes to putting the next President in the White House? Chloe Veltman
Frazier's 'Paradise Bronx' makes you want to linger in NYC's 'drive-through borough' Ian Frazier’s signature voice — droll, ruminative, generous — draws readers in. But his underlying subject here is even bigger than the Bronx: It’s the way the past “bleeds through” the present. Maureen Corrigan
How Trump bent the Justice Department and FBI to his will NBC Newsinvestigative reporter David Rohde says that since 2016, Trump has used conspiracy theories, co-option and threats to undermine federal law enforcement. His new book is Where Tyranny Begins. Dave Davies
Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood is on borrowed time. A film is documenting it all Mountains, the first feature by filmmaker Monica Sorelle, focuses on a Haitian American family struggling to get ahead in a South Florida neighborhood targeted by developers. Greg Allen
Charm offensive: Up the status of your handbag with charms Bag charms are a simple, fun way to embellish handbags. According to the fashion magazine Marie Claire, searches for bag charms have spiked 240 percent on Pinterest since last year. Hosts
