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Criterion Closet goes on tour to mark the company’s 40th year in business

5:16am September 25, 2024

Criterion restores and redistributes classic films – such as Citizen Kane and King Kong. The company filled a closet with its collection of restored movies, and it's traveling to various cities.

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How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

5:00am September 25, 2024

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.

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Zelda is the hero in this one. 'Echoes of Wisdom' flips roles in iconic franchise

4:45am September 25, 2024

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda Cote of Michigan State University about Princess Zelda being cast as the protagonist for the first time in a main "Legend of Zelda" game.

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U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

1:12am September 25, 2024

Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.

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Richard Powers' new book is filled with awe

5:44pm September 24, 2024

The power and importance of play is one of the ideas explored in Pulitzer Prize–winning author Richard Powers' new novel, Playground.

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Sterlin Harjo talks about giving his characters depth in 'Reservation Dogs'

5:25pm September 24, 2024

Sterlin Harjo, the creator of the TV series Reservation Dogs, talks about giving his characters the kind of fullness and depth that he didn’t see a lot growing up.

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New documentary captures the quiet legacy of Pilot Mountain advocate Joe Matthews

3:15pm September 24, 2024

by Paul Garber

Joe Matthews was a native of East Bend but his public service impact went far beyond the boundaries of Yadkin County.

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'WandaVision' spinoff is just as creative and magical as its predecessor

11:54am September 24, 2024

by David Bianculli

Kathryn Hahn stars as a witch who's lost her powers in Agatha All Along. To regain them, she has to assemble a witches’ coven and lead them on a journey down a magical, threatening witches’ road.

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Mueller investigator says Russia interfered in 2016 -- and in the 2024 election too

11:28am September 24, 2024

by Terry Gross

Mueller deputy Aaron Zebley looks back on the investigation of Trump's ties to Russia and explains why his team didn’t indict the president in 2017. Zebley is the co-author of Interference.

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'Intermezzo' is Sally Rooney's most moving novel yet

10:02am September 24, 2024

Rooney's fourth novel is a story about learning to accept loss. And though it has its share of grief and strife, it's happier and less disturbing than Normal People and Beautiful World, Where Are You.