Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988. Terry Gross
Sunday Puzzle: Plus one NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master, Will Shortz, and CPR listener Sam McDowell of Boulder, Colorado. Will Shortz
2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture. Jamal Michel
Musicians show support for longtime Utah violinist detained by ICE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason. Chloe Veltman
Trump's cultural impact Before he entered politics, most Americans knew Donald Trump as an entertainer. In his second term, he's taken aim at cultural institutions. Domenico Montanaro
Roots of R&B: Record producer Jerry Wexler Wexler produced hits for Atlantic Records by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, and is credited with coining the term "rhythm and blues." He died in 2008. Originally broadcast in 1993. Terry Gross
Roots of Rock: Lyricist Jerry Leiber and composer Mike Stoller Leiber and Stoller met in LA when Leiber still was in high school. They went on to write and produce songs for artists like Elvis Presley, The Drifters and Ben E. King. Originally broadcast in 1991. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: Singer Ben E. King Ben E. King was the lead singer of The Drifters, and later went solo with such hits as "Stand By Me" and "Spanish Harlem." He died 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988. Terry Gross
In 'The Roses,' Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a couple at odds The actors tell All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly that their close relationship as real-life friends helped them get through some of their most toxic moments on screen. Mary Louise Kelly
New Orleans jazz is thriving 20 years after Katrina The Musicians' Village was created after Hurricane Katrina to protect the music culture of New Orleans. We pay a visit to see how it's doing and what its future plans are. Joseph King
