Timothy Snyder's 'On Freedom' explores how we misunderstand the concept
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Yale historian and best-selling author Timothy Snyder about his new book, "On Freedom," and how we misunderstand the concept.
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A billionaire gives away his fortune in Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rumaan Alam, best-selling author of "Leave the World Behind." His new book, "Entitlement," features a billionaire who gives away his fortune.
Requiem for a team: the lost promise of Rich Gang
Ten years ago, two rappers found a chemistry so potent it couldn't be recreated. Today, even with one tragically absent and one indefinitely detained, the legacy of what they made is everywhere.
Critics often slam movies. Sometimes the movies slam back.
Ian McKellen plays a brutal theater critic in a new film. That sent our own film critic back into the archives, musing about portrayals of critics on screen.
'What If We Get It Right?': Experts talk about addressing climate crisis in new book
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson about her new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visons of Climate Futures.
A woman with terminal cancer got to see her daughter graduate — in the hospital
This week on "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: Susan Kahn was in the hospital with terminal cancer. She was unable to attend her daughter's high school graduation.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The shows Three Women and Empire, the movie Girls Will Be Girls, and the book Family Style.
'Baby Reindeer' is facing a lawsuit — that didn't stop it from winning 6 Emmys
The woman who believes she inspired a stalker in the hit TV show Baby Reindeer sued Netflix over the summer. The case is still pending.
A new sculpture takes its place at the national World War I Memorial in D.C.
Sabin Howard's sculpture, A Soldier's Journey, features 38 human figures meant to tell the story of a single “doughboy," a nickname used for American World War I soldiers.
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving, gets $500 fine and will make PSA
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving, resolving the criminal case stemming from his arrest in the Hamptons. “I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself," he said.