Author Chris Jennings talks the apocalyptic religious views that fueled the standoff between federal agents and the family of Randy Weaver — and the use of force rules that made it so deadly.

The star filled his set with hits and familiar images from home, but also expanded his lens to make an argument about the place of Puerto Rico within a larger American context.

MIT professor and author Joshua Bennett speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new memoir and cultural history book, "The People Can Fly: American Promise, Black Prodigies, and the Greatest Miracle of All Time."

Will the Puerto Rican superstar bring out any special guests? Will there be controversy? Here's what you should know about what could be the most significant concert of the year.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz about his new book, "Love's Labor: How We Break and Make the Bonds of Love."

NPR's Mia Venkat explains what the internet was obsessed with this week: the jazzy jingles made by content creator Romeo.

Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason weaves scenes of quiet domestic life against the backdrop of an arresting landscape in his newest film.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Steiner of the band Ratboys. Their new album is called "Singin' to an Empty Chair."

How do you feel about a pet that you can't pet? NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Anne Fadiman about her new collection of essays, "Frog And Other Essays."

A grieving man hired to kill invasive goats on a remote island finds out the job is much more than he bargained for: NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Miles about his new novel, "Eradication."