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Author Interviews

Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie's cookbook is grounded in family, then and now

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie about their new cookbook they've written together called Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves.

BOOK: Does This Taste Funny? 

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Tuesday

Race

Tyreek Hill incident highlights racial disparities in traffic stops

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was on his way to a game when he was pulled over. The encounter has revived a conversation about the interactions between Black drivers and police.

The aftermath of Tyreek Hill's traffic detainment

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Louis Cole commands the pulpit as singers join in the performance at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.

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With a new orchestral album, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air

Louis Cole is a prolific musician known primarily as a drummer, but whose music over the past decade has fallen in the nexus of jazz, funk and rock. Now he's in a whole new space.

With new orchestral music, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air

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Tuesday

Music Interviews

With new orchestral music, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with drummer and composer Louis Cole about the new sounds he brought to his latest album.

With new orchestral music, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air

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Monday

Music Interviews

On new album, Yemi Alade proves her nickname: 'Mama Africa'

Yemi Alade's new album, Rebel Queen, is a swirl of musical styles and languages from all over the African continent.

On new album, Yemi Alade proves her nickname: "Mama Africa"

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Thursday

Politics

The family politics behind J.D. Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jessica Winter of The New Yorker about J.D. Vance's politics, particularly his views around the importance of having children.

The family politics behind JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" comment

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Wednesday

Music Interviews

Norah Jones reflects on early success, and latest album 'Visions'

Norah Jones comes to NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert, and chats about her latest album, "Visions", and how early success affected her career.

Norah Jones reflects on early success, and latest album 'Visions'

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Tuesday

Music

The best Latin music entries to this year's Tiny Desk Contest

NPR Music's Felix Contreras wraps up the best Latin music entries in this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

The best Latin music entries to this year's Tiny Desk Contest

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Friday

Music News

Megan Thee Stallion and Omar Apollo lead the pack in a busy week of new music

NPR Music's Anamaria Sayre and Stephen Thompson round up the week's newest music, from artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Omar Apollo and more.

Megan Thee Stallion and Omar Apollo lead the pack in a busy week of new music

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Thursday

Music

New posthumous album from famed composer Ryuichi Sakamoto announced

A new posthumous album has been announced from the late Japanese composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto. The album is called "Opus".

New posthumous album from famed composer Ryuichi Sakamoto announced

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Music

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin on creating a mood and facing your fears

To celebrate Black Music Month, acclaimed American saxophonist and jazz musician Lakecia Benjamin joined NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert.

LAKECIA BENJAMIN - BLACK MUSIC MONTH

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Thursday

Politics

The long history of the flag that flew outside Justice Alito's beach house

Religious scholar Matthew Taylor explains the history behind the "Appeal To Heaven" flag, which was flown outside U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's beach house.

The long history of the flag that flew outside Justice Alito's beach house

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Friday

Theater

Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boris Kachka about the dynamics of Broadway today. Kachka has a look behind the curtain in his piece for Vulture, headlined "We've Hit Peak Theater."

Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up

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Thursday

Business

New line of Swiss Army Knives will come without the knife

Victorinox, the company behind the Swiss army knife, is making a multi-tool without a blade. The CEO said increased regulation of knives in certain countries was behind the decision.

New line of Swiss Army Knives will come without the knife

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Tuesday

Pop Culture

Nothing is off the table as Drake and Kendrick Lamar continue to beef

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tia Tyree, a Howard University professor who has studied rap feuds over the years, about the current feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

Nothing is off the table as Drake and Kendrick Lamar continue to beef

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Friday

Katie Ledecky reacts after setting a world record and winning the Woman's 1500m Final at the FINA Swimming World Cup in 2022.

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Interview highlights

Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and LA in 2028

Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can get from the U.S. government.

Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and LA in 2028

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Tuesday

2024 Election

In sprawling 'Time' magazine interview, Trump lays out plans for second term

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Time national politics reporter Eric Cortellessa about his interview with Donald Trump about 2025 and what he would do if he won the presidency again.

In sprawling 'Time' magazine interview, Trump lays out plans for second term

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Monday

History

Student protesters reflect on the legacy of campus activism during the Vietnam War

As protests rise on college campuses around America, students reflect on the legacy of the campus activism of the late 1960s.

Student protesters reflect on the legacy of campus activism during the Vietnam War

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Tuesday

Education

Columbia University's student radio is on air nonstop covering campus protests

Columbia University's student radio station WKCR has been transformed into a bustling newsroom by the protests that have roiled campus for the past week.

Columbia University's student radio is on air nonstop covering campus protests

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Friday

Rwanda: 30 years after genocide

30 years ago, this Rwandan woman saved a dozen neighbors from the genocide

Josephine Dusabimana's story of being a helper, though those she helped worried for her safety. A Hutu, she was nearby when soldiers burned Tuti houses — and people needed rescue.

30 years ago, this Rwandan woman saved a dozen neighbors from the genocide

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