Science fiction writer Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Prize Science fiction author Ted Chiang wrote the short story that became the movie "Arrival." He talks with host Scott Detrow. Scott Detrow
Werner Herzog says it's not good to circle 'your own navel' but wrote a memoir anyway The German filmmaker reflects on his unusual life and the curiosity that has fueled his career in the memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All. Originally broadcast Oct. 25, 2023. Terry Gross
Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a teen. In A Body Made of Glass she chronicles her experience with hypochondria and the history of the condition. Terry Gross
'Image architect' Law Roach explains how he creates red carpet moments in his book NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with celebrity stylist Law Roach, the man behind some of the most memorable red carpet looks in recent years, about his new book How to Build a Fashion Icon. Sarah Handel
Revolution connects Haitians with Black Panthers in 'Kingdom of No Tomorrow' Fabienne Josaphat, author of Kingdom of No Tomorrow, talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the Black Panther movement, and its significance inside the U.S., and to Haitian people. Sarah Handel
What Trump's pick of Kash Patel to lead the FBI could mean for the bureau NPR's Michel Martin speaks with historian Beverly Gage about her biography of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI's history of civilian surveillance. Michel Martin
Zahid Rafiq discusses his short story collection 'The World With Its Mouth Open' NPR's Eric Deggans talks with Zahid Rafiq about his first book, "The World With Its Mouth Open," a collection of short stories about the lives of people in Kashmir. Eric Deggans
Stone writes in 'National Geographic': Spice in 'Dune' is more real than you think NPR's A Martínez asks National Geographic writer Maddie Stone about some of the real science behind the fictional world of "Dune." A Martínez
Angela Merkel writes about her tenure as German chancellor in 'Freedom' NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel about her new memoir "Freedom." Mary Louise Kelly
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom. Erika Ryan
