Wild Card: Chris Pine Actor and director Chris Pine talks about learning from failure in an interview with NPR's Rachel Martin on her new show Wild Card. Rachel Hubbard
How 'The Sympathizer' depicts the Vietnam War NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with culture writer Daniel Chin about how the new HBO series The Sympathizer differs from other Hollywood depictions of the Vietnam War.
Napkin securing Lionel Messi's first contract fetches nearly $1 million at auction The handwritten restaurant napkin from the year 2000 was the starting point for an agreement between the then 13-year-old Messi and FC Barcelona. Chloe Veltman
Legal experts say a TikTok ban without specific evidence violates the First Amendment The Justice Department is expected to argue that its clamp down on TikTok is about national security, but Constitutional lawyers say there is no way around grappling with the free speech implications. Bobby Allyn
National Fallout continues from the Miss USA resignations as a runner-up declines the crown After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown. Rachel Treisman
World Switzerland wins Eurovision with song 'The Code' Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The singer Nemo and their song "The Code" came out on top in a Grand Final of 25 countries. Glen Weldon
National Remembering beloved entertainment broadcaster Sam Rubin, dead at 64 Sam Rubin, one of Los Angeles' most beloved entertainment broadcasters, died on Friday at the age of 64. He joined KTLA 5's morning news team in 1991, interviewing actors and musicians. Jonaki Mehta Justine Kenin
The origin story of Steve from 'Blue's Clues' is even more wholesome than you think The heartfelt enthusiasm from a toddler in a dress with yellow flowers landed Steve Burns the iconic hosting gig, bringing joy to generations of tots. Earlier this spring, they met for the first time. Alina Hartounian
'Wild Card' with Issa Rae Actor and producer Issa Rae joins NPR's Rachel Martin for a game of Wild Card.
25 Years of 'The Phantom Menace' NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Erich Schwartzel, who covers the film industry for The Wall Street Journal, about the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.