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'The Face Of Britain' Tells A Nation's History Through Portraits
Monday, September 19, 2016
Art historian Simon Schama shares the stories behind the artworks — from the portrait that made an 18th-century actor into a star, to the one Winston Churchill's secretary threw into a bonfire.
Life After Iconic 1976 Photo: The American Flag's Role In Racial Protest
Sunday, September 18, 2016
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photo taken during the busing desegregation protests captured a nation. The photographer and subject of "The Soiling of Old Glory" talk about its significance 40 years on.
Lisa Hannigan On The 'Pivotal Moment' Of Defining A Relationship
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Hannigan's song "Funeral Suit" tells the story of a familiar moment early in a relationship: "that crossroads where you ... make a choice." The song appears on her newest album, At Swim.
Dwight Yoakam Looks To The Past — And Prince
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Yoakam's latest album, Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..., is composed almost entirely of songs from his catalog. The only exception? A cover of "Purple Rain."
In 'Soy Yo' Video, Bomba Estéreo Pays Tribute To 'What's Inside Of You'
Sunday, September 18, 2016
The music video for the Colombian band's song "Soy Yo" has made headlines this week. The group's Simon Mejia tells NPR's Rachel Martin why it's being called an ode to little brown girls everywhere.
Donald Glover Explores A Surreal Feel In 'Atlanta'
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Donald Glover is the creator and star of the new FX show Atlanta. He says he wanted to "give people a feeling that they can't really siphon or make into something else."
'Juniper': The Story Of A Premature Baby Girl Who Grew To Be 'Perfect'
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Kelley Benham French and husband Tom French tell the story of the tough decisions they made after the premature birth of their daughter in the memoir Juniper: The Girl Who Was Born Too Soon.
Will Sheff Isn't 'Singing About Death' — He's Singing About Rebirth
Friday, September 16, 2016
Okkervil River, as fans once knew it, is no longer — but its frontman says he sees the transition as "a free moment." Sheff spoke with Kelly McEvers about the band's new album, Away.
Politics Podcast: It's All About Health - Pneumonia, The Dr. Oz Show, And Child Care
Friday, September 16, 2016
The NPR Politics team is back with its weekly roundup to discuss the top political news of the week, including Clinton's return to the campaign trail and Trump's updated plan on child care.
Hari Kondabolu Says His Mom Is Hilarious — And Not Because Of Her Accent
Friday, September 16, 2016
The immigrants rights organizer turned comedian won't impersonate his parents' Indian accents. For many people, he says, "immigrants are funny voices," and he's not interested in playing into that.
A Lightbulb Moment: All Her Practice Added Up To Triumph
Friday, September 16, 2016
Eileen Kushner strove — and strove, and strove — to overcome a learning disability diagnosed later in her life. But Kushner, who was inspired by Edison, found a crucible in her job at McDonald's.
Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have To Eat Alone
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Natalie Hampton knows what it's like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd.
The Reporter Who Almost Said No To Touring With The Beatles
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Larry Kane was 21 years old when he was invited to join the Fab Four on their 1964 U.S. tour. (He eventually agreed.) Kane appears in Eight Days A Week: The Touring Years, a new film about the band.
Tim Gunn: The Fashion Industry Is Not Making It Work For Plus-Size Women
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Tim Gunn, a fixture in the fashion world, about his article in The Washington Post in which he blasted the industry for ignoring plus-size women.
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The U.N. General Assembly?
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Who's in charge? Which countries haven't paid their dues? Which president said he isn't coming this year? Take our quiz to see if you know the answers.
Keeper Of Boston Light Reflects On America's First Lighthouse
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Boston Light, the nation's first lighthouse, first lit up the Boston coast 300 years ago. Its resident keeper — one of the last in the country — calls it "the best government housing" in the U.S.
Angel Olsen Is Ready To Have Fun
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Olsen's music has earned her critical acclaim, but also a reputation as a tortured soul. The 29-year-old songwriter's third album, My Woman, showcases a more lighthearted side.
Tupac Shakur's Legacy, 20 Years On
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Two decades after Tupac's death, writer Kevin Powell, who covered the rapper for Vibe magazine, unpacks the impact of his music and the complexities he embodied.
When Does A Friendship Become An Affair?
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. This time they talk about what crosses the line in a friendship with a married man.
'Where Am I Now?' Mara Wilson Explains What Happened When Matilda Grew Up
Sunday, September 11, 2016
The former child actor says that the most complicated relationship she has ever had is with a fictional 6-year-old girl. "I wanted to be her so badly," Wilson says.