A look at Hulk Hogan's legacy Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was one of the earliest stars of World Wrestling Entertainment and was the face of pro wrestling's boom in popularity during the 1980s. Andrew Limbong
Seattle's Pike Place Market will remain car free into 2026 Citing positive feedback, increased foot traffic, and a need for more research, Seattle’s Pike Place Market is extending its car-free experiment through next spring. Nate Sanford
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71 According to the Clearwater Police and Fire departments, Terry Bollea died Thursday morning after a cardiac arrest. Andrew Limbong
How to talk about breakups online Toxic breakups make for some entertaining online content. But posting about a relationship online can quickly get very messy.
Author asks ChatGPT for advice on her book about tech — here's what it said Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age is about how tech is helping and exploiting us. Vauhini Vara analyzed the feedback AI gave her to explore the abilities, shortcomings and biases of the chatbot. Terry Gross
Why ending 'The Late Show' is a Paramount error CBS canceled Stephen Colbert's late night show last week. By not appreciating, defending and nurturing The Late Show Paramount is muzzling its best voices, and diluting its own broadcast future. David Bianculli
How rowing helps a woman with multiple sclerosis navigate challenges Joannah Whitney uses a wheelchair for most of her day. On the river, she battles chop and wind and reminds herself that she's still capable of many things.
What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows Roland Reisley is the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the Usonian home designed by the famed architect. Even after 73 years, he told NPR, he still marvels at the beauty of the home. Vanessa Romo
Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76 Known as the "Prince of Darkness," the lead singer of the massively influential rock band Black Sabbath, Osbourne reached another generation via the MTV reality show The Osbournes in the early 2000s. Andrew Limbong
Leslie Uggams looks back on decades in show business Uggams performed in Beulah, Hallelujah Baby, Roots, Empire, American Fiction and the Deadpool films. She was the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. At 82, she's appearing in The Gilded Age. Terry Gross