Ten years later, could 'Parks and Recreation' still work? Jerry isn't sure Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks and Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers. Elena Burnett
'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024. Terry Gross
Laughter was a lifeline in childhood, comedian Youngmi Mayer shares in memoir In her new memoir, standup comedian Youngmi Mayer navigates the sometimes rocky terrain between trauma and comedy. Jeanette Woods
What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems. Ari Shapiro
Jaleel White opens up on the highs and lows of child stardom in 'Growing Up Urkel' NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Jaleel White about his new memoir, Growing Up Urkel, and the highs and lows of the fame that came along with playing one of the most iconic nerds on '90s television. Jordan-Marie Smith
Bill Clinton, who left office in 2001, has a new memoir on life after being president Former President Bill Clinton speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about his new book: "Citizen, My Life After the White House." Leila Fadel
Bonnie Kistler's psychological thriller follows high school sweethearts, reunited NPR's Scott Simon speaks with novelist Bonnie Kistler about her new psychological thriller, "Shell Games." Scott Simon
Remembering novelist Dorothy Allison, author of 'Bastard Out of Carolina' Allison, who died Nov. 6, based her critically acclaimed novel on her own experience of being physically and sexually abused by her stepfather. Originally broadcast in 1992. Terry Gross
Richard Price explores second chances, and rising from the rubble in 'Lazarus Man' In Price's novel, a Harlem apartment building collapses, upending the lives of its residents, including a photographer, a funeral director and a 42-year-old man who feels he has little to live for. Terry Gross
Space becomes mundane in Samantha Harvey's award-winning novel 'Orbital' NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Samantha Harvey about her new book Orbital, which examines the fascinating mundane-ness of outer space from the perspective of an international space station. Ari Shapiro