Edwidge Danticat's new collection of essays says 'We're Alone'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Edwidge Dandicat about her new essay collection, We're Alone.
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The new movie 'Ezra' stars an actor with autism playing an autistic character
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ezra producer Alex Plank and screenwriter Tony Spiridakis -- who said the story comes from his own life with his son -- about portraying autistic people in their film.
Celebrating movie icons: Samuel Jackson
In this 2000 interview, the Pulp Fiction star remembered watching movies in segregated theaters. Though he often plays tough guys he said, in real life, "I don't walk around looking for trouble."
Celebrating movie icons: Spike Lee
Lee's first film, 1986's She’s Gotta Have It, helped make him a central figure in independent and Black cinema. In 2017, he talked about adapting that film into a 10-part Netflix series.
Son Little's songs radiate outdoors at the Aspen Ideas Festival
Watch the guitarist and songwriter perform outside on the idyllic Aspen Ideas Festival campus.
Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonlier, studies find
Tired of swiping left and right? And out of patience? You’re not alone. Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonelier.
A look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out soon
Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out in the next few months.
Actor Jeff Goldblum reflects on his life and career in a game of Wild Card
Actor Jeff Goldblum joins NPR's Rachel Martin for a game of Wild Card.
Sunday Puzzle: Three of a kind
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner, Franny Bavaro of Long Island, New York, and puzzle master Will Shortz.
Meet the creator of Black Crossword, puzzles with clues that honor African heritage
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Juliana Pache about her Black crossword mini puzzles, with clues that honor African heritage.