Senate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption' Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. Elizabeth Blair
A new Miss Universe is crowned, weeks after she left a pageant event in protest This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging. Rachel Treisman
Mumbai bans pigeon feeding. Some people aren't happy Mumbai's civic body has banned pigeon feeding, saying their increasing numbers is causing respiratory issues. Pigeon-lovers are fighting back.
Shakespeare's unhappy marriage takes center stage in 'Hamnet' A new film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel, posits that the death of Shakespeare's 11-year-old son may have inspired one of the greatest fictional tragedies ever written. Justin Chang
Marking 65 years of Hitchcock's 'Psycho' with actor Janet Leigh Leigh shares stories about Psycho, including the infamous shower scene. Also, screenwriter Evan Hunter talks about working with the Hitchcock on his next film, The Birds. Originally broadcast in 1999. Terry Gross
This weekend, artists are speaking out across the country Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Pras Michel of the Fugees sentenced to 14 years over illegal campaign donations The Grammy-winning artist was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling foreign contributions to former President Obama's 2012 campaign. The Associated Press
'It's Been a Minute' explores how to throw a dinner party Government data indicates that Americans aren't throwing dinner parties as much as they used to, but there are good reasons to host them — and ways to ease the pressures of hosting. Brittany Luse
'A Man on the Inside' goes to college, and Ted Danson aces the test Charles (Ted Danson) went undercover in a retirement community in the first season of the hit Netflix series. In Season 2, Charles enrolls in college, and brings along a fantastic new cast. David Bianculli
'Nightmare Obscura' author explains how to take control of your dreams Sleep scientist Michelle Carr has spent years researching dreaming. She explains dream engineering, including how sensory inputs like light, sound and vibration can influence the subconscious. Tonya Mosley