Taffy Brodesser-Akner explores wealth and family trauma in 'Long Island Compromise' Brodesser-Akner's novel centers on the kidnapping of a rich businessman, and the impact, decades later, on his grown children. Her previous book is Fleishman Is In Trouble. Tonya Mosley
Alec Baldwin goes on trial this week, nearly 3 years after fatal 'Rust' shooting Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in 2021 when a prop gun went off on the western film Rust set. Alec Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter and faces up to 18 months behind bars. Mandalit del Barco
After a long dip in popularity, the romantic comedy seems to be making a resurgence After a long dry spell, the romantic comedy seems to be coming back into favor. Linda Holmes
College credit for working your job? Walmart and McDonald’s are trying it Imagine a world in which your resume relies less on titles or diplomas and acts more like a passport of skills you’ve proven you have. Alina Selyukh
Actor Ted Danson reflects on his life in a game of Wild Card Actor Ted Danson reflects on aging and regrets in a game of Wild Card with Rachel Martin. Rachel Martin
X's (formerly Twitter's) unlikely star says goodbye and shares tips for spreading joy The person behind the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's account on X (formerly Twitter) is stepping down. Sarah Southerland gives NPR's Ayesha Rascoe an exit interview, explaining how she brought joy to the public while educating them about safety in the wilderness. Ayesha Rascoe
NPR staffers share their favorite fiction of 2024 so far NPR staffers recommend five of this year's new novels for summer reading: "The Ministry of Time," "The Familiar," "Come and Get It," "Memory Place," and "Sex, Lies and Sensibility." Lauren Migaki
An inside look at the Navajo weaving tradition, passed down through generations Navajo weavings can bring thousands at auction, but the tribe's textile tradition is about far more than earning money. It's about preserving and transferring culture across generations. Eric Whitney
Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63 Landau's partnership with James Cameron led to a best picture win for 1997's "Titanic." Together they account for some of the biggest blockbusters in movie history, including "Avatar" and its sequel. The Associated Press
Skateboarders, weavers, kite makers: A Smithsonian party for 'Indigenous voices' This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival featured "Indigenous Voices of the Americas" and was full of surprises — like Bolivian women skateboarding in traditional garb — bowler hats and poofy skirts. Marc Silver