Harlem's Studio Museum, an important home for Black art, finds a permanent location After seven years without a permanent home, the Studio Museum in Harlem – regarded as a symbol of Black Art - is reopening its doors at a new building in New York City. Hannah Frishberg
Opinion: Pope Leo's hope-inspiring favorite films Pope Leo likes movies. As he meets with Hollywood stars today, we have a look at his four favorite movies. Scott Simon
Seizures, broken spines and vomiting: Scientific testing that helped facilitate D-Day Biomedical engineer Rachel Lance says British scientists submitted themselves to experiments that would be considered unethical today. Her book is Chamber Divers. Originally broadcast April, 10 2024. Terry Gross
'Thrilled to be open': Smithsonian and other museums welcome visitors back The Smithsonians, National Gallery of Art and other sites that receive federal funding are announcing their reopening plans now that the government shutdown is over. Past closures have been costly. Elizabeth Blair
'Blue Moon' pushed Ethan Hawke to his limit: 'That's a thrilling spot to be in' "Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of playing lyricist Lorenz Hart. Hawke is also starring in the film Black Phone 2. Terry Gross
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again. Jennifer Ludden
Here's an idea: What if Japan's matcha were protected like France's champagne? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with David Fickling, opinion writer at Bloomberg, about his idea for Japan: Treat matcha, the super popular drink, like champagne, and protect its heritage. Ailsa Chang
Padma Lakshmi reflects on the lessons her grandmother taught her through cooking On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Padma Lakshmi reflects on the lessons her grandmother taught her through cooking.
Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over. David Bianculli
In Alaska, one man uses balloon art to quell winter blues Fairbanks, Alaska, gets extremely cold and dark in the winter, and residents turn to all kinds of hobbies to keep seasonal depression at bay.