Seattle passes a milestone: 800,000 people and counting For the first time, Seattle’s population topped 800,000, according to new estimates from the state's Office of Financial Management. KUOW Staff
'Dear Ms.' documentary tells the story of the groundbreaking feminist magazine HBO's new documentary is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Ms. Taken together, the film captures what made the magazine and its contents so unusual and meaningful. David Bianculli
One Altadena resident's mission to return found photos to owners Claire Schwartz has made it her goal to help reunite keepsakes that survived the Los Angeles fires — photos, kids' art, postcards — with their owners.
An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them later died of death cap mushroom poisoning. Nearly two years later, a jury has found her guilty. Rachel Treisman
We need each other, say artisans at Smithsonian Folklife Festival NPR's Pien Huang takes a journey to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to hear from youth voices about how they're telling the story of America on the 4th of July. Michelle Aslam
From caterpillar to butterfly, 'Papilio' grows up in a new picture book Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends. Samantha Balaban
Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne' It's natural to feel some skepticism when a celebrity makes a documentary about their own family. But Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay' tells a story that is both effective and empathetic. Linda Holmes
One town celebrates July 4 with a giant cherry pie Everyone has their traditions for July 4. For the town of George, Washington, it’s baking a giant cherry pie.
How Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025. Terry Gross
A 'Failed Child Star' looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina. Terry Gross