Arts

'Courage To Soar': Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles' Says It's Not Easy Being Gold

9:29am November 20, 2016

Simone Biles captured the world's attention at the Rio Olympics. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the gold-medalist about her new book "Courage to Soar."

How Misspellings Caught A Spy

5:21pm November 19, 2016

Yudhijit Bhattacharjee discusses his book The Spy Who Couldn't Spell, a real-life spy thriller about an American would-be traitor and the FBI agent hot on his trail.

Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo and Ariana DeBose with Lin-Manuel Miranda with the cast during their final performance curtain call of "Hamilton" in July.

'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'

11:27am November 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.

Garth Brooks performs during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas.

Arts

Not My Job: Garth Brooks Gets Quizzed On Other Garths

11:22am November 19, 2016

In February, country music superstar Trisha Yearwood came to play our quiz, and she mentioned we might want to talk to her husband, who we understand is something of a musician himself.

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Australian Star Marta Dusseldorp: 'Compassion And Imagination Go Hand In Hand'

8:25am November 19, 2016

Marta Dusseldorp currently stars in three popular Australian shows: "Jack Irish", "Janet King" and "A Place to Call Home." NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dusseldorp about her career.

'Ray And Joan' Chronicles Complex Life Of Kroc's Philanthropic Wife

8:14am November 19, 2016

It's often quoted that Ray Kroc made a fortune and his wife spent it — on causes he may not have agreed with. Lisa Napoli talks to Scott Simon about the life and love affair in her new book.

'Hamilton' Cast Makes Appeal To Attendee Mike Pence, Amid Emotional Audience

8:12am November 19, 2016

Vice president-elect Mike Pence attended the Broadway production of Hamilton last night. At the end of the musical, the cast of the show had a message for him.

Moonglow by Michael Chabon (Raquel Zaldivar/NPR)

Books
Arts

'Moonglow' Shines A Light On Hidden Family History

8:12am November 19, 2016

by NPR Staff

Michael Chabon's new novel is based on deathbed conversations with his own grandfather, as strong painkillers unlocked the stories of a long full life — stories Chabon says he'd never heard before.

This election season, therapist Jean Fain found that making muffins as a meditative practice was a reliable source of comfort and hope.

To Relieve Post-Election Stress, Bake And Bake Again

6:53pm November 18, 2016

by Jean Fain

Food works better than Valium but shouldn't be your sole comfort, therapist Jean Fain advises clients. But any recipe can become a meditative practice if you give it your full, undivided attention.

Arts

'Fantastic Beasts' And 'The Red Turtle' Bring Magic To The Screen

6:17pm November 18, 2016

by Bob Mondello

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews a critter double-feature: J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them and the Studio Ghibli's The Red Turtle.

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