'You’re Embarrassing Yourself' is author Desiree Akhavan's memoir about shame
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with award-winning Iranian American filmmaker Desiree Akhavan about how she overcame years of self doubt.
Arts
Black Southern and Filipino BBQ meet on the grill
A chef in New Orleans is bringing two grilling traditions from opposite ends of the world together on one plate.
'White Robes and Broken Badges' exposes the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan
Joe Moore, a former Army sniper turned FBI informant, shares how he infiltrated the KKK and helped foil a plot to assassinate then Sen. Barack Obama. Moore explains how hate groups are growing.
Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly
Many people think brutalist architecture is ugly. Architects make a case for why the buildings shouldn’t be torn down.
Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative
Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.
Chucho Valdés: Tiny Desk Concert
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
Taffy Brodesser-Akner explains why she finds fame and fortune so fascinating
Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner plays a game of Wild Card. She tells NPR's Rachel Martin about feeling safe when she's in motion and why she needs God to help her understand the world.
Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony
The Games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.
Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with writer Kristopher Jansma about his new novel, Our Narrow Hiding Places.
Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner Michael Carniello from Deerfield Ill., and puzzle master Will Shortz.