Having trouble finding a new book to read? Life Kit is here to help! NPR's Life Kit has tips on discovering your next favorite read. Marielle Segarra
How has Ferguson changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death NPR's Pien Huang speaks with St. Louis Alderman Alisha Sonnier, about what's changed in the 10 years since Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Mo. Pien Huang
Joan Chen on her role in coming-of-age film 'Dìdi' NPR's Scott Simon talks to Joan Chen. The actor is getting Oscar buzz for the new film, "Dìdi," in which Chen plays the mother of a Taiwanese-American skater kid in the Bay Area. Scott Simon
A slice of harmony: Pagliacci Pizza and Seattle Opera join forces Pagliacci Pizza and Seattle Opera have joined forces to celebrate the premiere of the beloved opera "Pagliacci," running through Aug. 17 at McCaw Hall. Diana Opong
Swifties sing in protest after concert cancelations in Vienna Fans of Taylor Swift have been taking to the streets of Vienna to sing in protest at the cancelation of her concerts this week owing to security threats Chloe Veltman
Decoding 'Minnesota nice': A culture of kindness gives weight to words like 'weird' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been all over the news, as has the term "Minnesota nice." It’s a stereotype born from a culture of kindness and politeness and gives words like "weird" extra weight.
Stolen Jackie Robinson statue replaced in Wichita A youth baseball league in Wichita, Kansas, was crushed earlier this year when a vandal stole their statue of baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson.
Nixon resigned 50 years ago: Why it still matters now Nixon's resignation was the culmination of the Watergate scandal. But Watergate involved much more abuse of power than just the break-in at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters.
Did the U.S. need to drop two atomic weapons on Japan in order to end World War II? In The Road to Surrender, Evan Thomas examines the closing months of WWII, exploring the motivations of key U.S. leaders, and of Japanese commanders and diplomats. Originally broadcast June 20, 2023. Dave Davies
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are 'The Instigators' in a classic heist film throwback After a heist goes bad, two inept Boston crooks (played by Damon and Affleck) become uneasy partners. The Instigators is a reasonably enjoyable film that reflects an earlier cinematic era. John Powers
