Born out of loss, 2 parents build their own underground society in 'The New...
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to the author Gabriel Bump about his new book 'The New Naturals.' A couple, overcome by the loss of their infant daughter, set out to build a new underground society.
View ArticleWhat the Global South could teach rich countries about health care — if...
In his book Decolonizing Healthcare Innovation, Dr. Matthew Harris argues wealthy countries ought to pay attention to innovative programs around the world instead of believing that "the West is...
View ArticleWhat's next for Fox News now that Rupert Murdoch has stepped down?
In Network of Lies, author Brian Stelter describes behind-the-scenes turmoil at Fox News following the 2020 election, and speaks to the network's future under the leadership of Rupert's son Lachlan.
View ArticleWhy Johnny Cash's music still resonates today, 20 years after his death
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Johnny Cash historian Mark Stielper and Cash's son, John Carter Cash, on their book, Johnny Cash: The Life in Lyrics and the Man in Black's legacy as a songwriter.
View ArticleCapitol police officer on duty Jan. 6 releases memoir: 'Standing My Ground'
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Harry Dunn, a Capitol police officer on duty Jan. 6, about his memoir documenting the events of the insurrection, and the toll it took on officers protecting democracy.
View ArticleHealing the 'Invisible Ache' behind the suicide crisis among Black men and boys
Rates of suicide among Black men and boys in the U.S. are increasing faster than among any other group. Actor Courtney B. Vance and Robin L. Smith (aka "Dr. Robin") address the crisis in a new...
View ArticleJustin Torres wins National Book Award for novel 'Blackouts'
Justin Torres has won the 2023 National Book Award for Fiction for his novel Blackouts.
View ArticleIn the new book "The Farmer's Wife", author Helen Rebanks balances recipes...
Scott Simon speaks to Helen Rebanks about her farm life as laid out in her book, "The Farmer's Wife." They are joined by actor Nick Offerman, who occasionally works on Rebanks' farm.
View ArticleA memoir about life 'in the margins,' 'Class' picks up where 'Maid' left off
"As a country, we don't like giving poor people money and that's what they need the most," says author Stephanie Land. Her 2019 memoir Maid inspired a 10-part Netflix series.(Image credit: Erika...
View ArticleHow one reporter tells the story of Philippines President Duterte's drug war
Patricia Evangelista's new book, Some People Need Killing, chronicles her reporting during Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
View ArticleFlying has become miserable — but it hasn't always been that way
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Ganesh Sitaraman about the challenges of air travel. He is the author of: Why Flying is Miserable and How to Fix It.
View ArticleDon't waste food: Here's how to use your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers
Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of the cookbook The Zero-Waste Chef, has ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers that go beyond turkey sandwiches and pie for breakfast.
View ArticleUSDA updates plant hardiness map for the first time in more than a decade
NPR's A Martinez talks to Ashlie Thomas, author of How to Become a Gardener, about the map gardeners and farmers use to determine when and where plants will thrive — based on season and temperature.
View ArticleHow comic Leslie Jones went from funniest person on campus to 'SNL' star
Jones says performing stand-up for the first time as a freshman in college felt like putting on a shirt that fit perfectly. Her memoir is Leslie F*cking Jones. Originally broadcast Sept. 21, 2023.
View ArticleBeware! 'The Baddies' are here to scare your kids — and make them laugh
From the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom now comes The Baddies: a witch, a troll and a ghost like being bad so much they compete to see who can be the very worst.(Image...
View ArticleIn the book 'Build the Life You Want, Oprah has some advice for being happier
NPR's A Martinez talks to Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks about their book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. It's also a podcast and video streaming series on Youtube.
View ArticleHow the Roswell 'UFO' spurred our modern age of conspiracy theories
In 1947, a New Mexico rancher found mysterious debris on his land. UFO author Garrett Graff links the Roswell incident to the "deep state" conspiracy theories and misinformation of today.(Image credit:...
View ArticleHistorical fiction 'The Fraud' is about a man's testimony of outrageous,...
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to writer Zadie Smith about her new book "The Fraud."
View ArticleJon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad share journey of 'two extremes' in American...
The same day musician Jon Batiste got 11 Grammy nominations, his partner, writer Suleika Jaouad, began chemotherapy. The new documentary American Symphony recounts their journey. (Image credit: Netflix)
View Article'If you have a face, you have a place in the conversation about AI,' expert says
Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators. She is the author of Unmasking AI and founder of the Algorithmic Justice...
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