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Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot'

6:00am October 06, 2024

Margaret Atwood knows that she scares people. She opens up about that perception and also reflects on the bad advice she's received in her career and how she takes vengeance.

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Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis at the Chicago Theatre.

'Wait Wait' for October 5, 2024: With Not My Job guest Kara Jackson

12:30pm October 05, 2024

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Kara Jackson and panelists Alzo Slade, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Scaachi Koul

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The historic Biltmore Estate, an Asheville icon, works to recover from Helene damage

12:12pm October 05, 2024

The renowned North Carolina landmark and tourist attraction was slammed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The estate says parts of the entrance and farm were damaged and some animals were lost.

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Philadelphia's RockyFest is the newest addition to the Rocky franchise

7:59am October 05, 2024

by Scott Simon

The ever-expanding Rocky franchise now has an expanded Rockyfest in Philadelphia this winter.

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Craig Brown's biography of Queen Elizabeth II is told through a series of vignettes

7:59am October 05, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Craig Brown about "Q: The Voyage Around the Queen," a biography of Queen Elizabeth II told in vignettes and observations.

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Author Jason Reynolds on his latest young adult novel and winning a MacArthur grant

7:59am October 05, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Jason Reynolds about his new young adult novel, "Twenty-four Seconds from Now..."

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This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing

7:01am October 05, 2024

Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.

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For some artists, a guaranteed income program has been a lifesaver

5:34pm October 04, 2024

The pandemic made financial stability even more difficult for artists. A privately funded Guaranteed Income program for artists in Minnesota helps many find stability and creative freedom.

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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

5:00pm October 04, 2024

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the film Hearts of Darkness, the show Interview with the Vampire, and David Mitchell’s audio books.

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Her abuse during childhood was never validated. Then a stranger believed her

4:54pm October 04, 2024

On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: Nora Durkin called 311 to report abuse she said she had experienced as a child. She wasn't expecting to be taken seriously.

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