Whatever happened to memorable movie soundtracks? Whatever happened to movie soundtracks? They used to generate hit after hit for pop radio. Now, they're few and far between. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, and KNOW listener Jon Wentz. Will Shortz
Tea encouraged its users to spill. Then the app's data got leaked A popular women's dating advice app suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, messages and other sensitive information. The hack put a spotlight on the flaws in "whisper networks." Alana Wise
Video producer Dave Jorgenson discusses the future of short-form content in journalism NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dave Jorgenson, the creator of the Washington Post's TikTok channel, about his new media organization and the future of short-form content in newsrooms. Scott Simon
If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise. Malaka Gharib
The ad campaign that launched a thousand critiques: Sydney Sweeney's jeans One topic dominated online conversation this week: the American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. We break down why people are so worked up about it. Mia Venkat
Hasan Piker: a "himbo gateway drug" for progressives? Hasan Piker likes fitness, gaming, and progressive politics, and millions of young men flock to him for his opinions. Is he the Joe Rogan of the left that Democrats are looking for? Hasan says no. Brittany Luse
Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune? For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Songs of Love Foundation has created custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it has harnessed AI to expand its services to older adults with memory loss. Chloe Veltman
Actor Griffin Dunne revisits his Hollywood childhood in 'The Friday Afternoon Club' Dunne talks about fame, growing up in a family of storytellers, and the trauma the family experienced after the 1982 murder of his sister, Dominique. Originally broadcast June 10, 2025. Tonya Mosley
'Code of Silence' is a twisty crime series with an unsentimental take on deafness A new BritBox series centers on a deaf woman who works in a police station, and whose lip-reading abilities come in handy when the precinct needs help interpreting surveillance footage. John Powers
