Remembering Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Bardot left acting at her peak, devoting herself to animal rights while drawing criticism for her politics.
Genre fiction and female authors top U.S. libraries' most-borrowed lists in 2025 All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country. Neda Ulaby
Comic Cristela Alonzo grew up in fear of border patrol. ICE has 'brought it all back' For the first seven years of her life, Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy. Originally broadcast Sept. 25, 2025. Terry Gross
Top chef weighs in on recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa table The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest. Elizabeth Blair
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. Kristin Wright
NPR's 'Code Switch': Joy as Resistance Leah Donnella of NPR's Code Switch has spent some time unpacking what it would mean for joy to be used as a means of resistance. Leah Donnella
'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist Earlier this year, Fonda made headlines for delivering a fiery critique of the Trump administration during an acceptance speech for a SAG-AFTRA award. Originally broadcast Sept. 2, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism. Phil Harrell
Shonda Rhimes used to feel a disconnect between her and her characters On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes talks about why she doesn't care about validation.