'Somebody Somewhere' is about finding your people: Here’s how Bridget Everett found hers Everett never felt like she fit in her hometown of Manhattan, Kan. After moving to New York City and developing a cabaret show, she returned to Kansas for her HBO show Somebody Somewhere. Terry Gross
'The Apprentice' director talks about the film Donald Trump doesn't want you to see Ali Abbasi's new film The Apprentice shows ex-President Donald Trump's years as a real estate businessman under the tutelage of lawyer Roy Cohn. The film coincides with Trump seeking another term. Olivia Hampton
This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing. Glen Weldon
Kate McKinnon's new middle-grade mystery is for all her fellow misfits The SNL star says her new book is part of what she calls her “private mission to give a wink and a nod” to young people who might feel “different” — like she did — growing up. Elizabeth Blair
Erik Menendez says Netflix show is full of 'blatant lies' about him and his brother In the 1990s, the Menendez brothers were put on trial for their parents' murder, becoming a media sensation that sharply divided public opinion on the brothers' motives. Juliana Kim
A decade-old wordless song shows how music and social media are shaping each other Ten years ago, Kevin MacLeod released "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" — now in tens of millions of TikToks, Instagram reels and YouTube videos. Its path shows how music and social media shape one another. Deena Prichep
How's your favorite food cart's hygiene? New King County rules aim to make that transparent Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning fans Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal. Rachel Treisman
A viral nine-month world cruise saw plenty of drama, but not the kind you'd expect The "Ultimate World Cruise" consumed social media, with many comparing it to a reality show. But what was it really like? Passengers spoke with NPR, nine months and 60-plus countries later. Rachel Treisman
