Are ties out of fashion? We check in on neckwear Prompted by a recent photo of three U.S. presidents in suits without neckwear, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with fashion historian Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell about how popular ties are — or aren't.
Kate Middleton and the media NPR's Scott Detrow discusses the news of the princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis with Elizabeth Holmes, author of the newsletter "So Many Thoughts" about the royal family.
How to choose the perfect karaoke song In honor of the death of karaoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi, NPR's Scott Detrow revisits a Pop Culture Happy Hour episode about choosing the perfect karaoke song.
National Beyoncé's new album is inspired by backlash to her entering the country music genre With less than 10 days until the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter, the multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses the moment that inspired her to delve into country music. Jonathan Franklin
'The American Society of Magical Negroes': You don't wanna join this club The film is convinced Black people on screen and in real life are, by and large, contending with the same stereotypes and barriers that we were 20 years ago. Aisha Harris
National What the royal family doesn't understand about PR in 2024 The release of the Mother's Day photo was not meant as a proof of life. However, any clever communications person should have known it would be taken that way and closely scrutinized by the public. Linda Holmes
National The big takeaways from last night's Oscars With the Oscars handed out, NPR critic Linda Holmes reflects on the night's big winners, takeaways, and telecast highlights. Linda Holmes
World Why 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama was so important to the world of anime Akira Toriyama has died at 68. He was known globally for his best-selling manga series Dragon Ball, which gave rise to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, multiple films, and video games. Diba Mohtasham
National What's next for the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case after film's armorer was found guilty? Special prosecutors face an uphill battle in trying to convict the actor over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a former federal prosecutor says. Bill Chappell
Award shows have become outrage generators. Surely there's another way? From a perceived Barbie snub to the notching of a few significant historical firsts, this awards season has magnified the flaws in how art is celebrated and valued. Aisha Harris