Small Batch: The March Madness Of Friends On Opposite Sides
Two of our Pop Culture Happy Hour regulars find themselves on opposite sides of Monday night's NCAA men's basketball final. Things could get tense.
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Sandwich Monday: Pizza-Flavored Energy Paste
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a new food for athletes: liquid pizza. It's Clif Bar's "energy food" made with tomatoes, carrots, quinoa, sunflower seed butter and sugar.
How Snobbery Helped Take The Spice Out Of European Cooking
Complex, contrasting flavors are a hallmark of Indian cooking. They used to dominate Western food, too. What changed? When spices became less exclusive, Europe's elite revamped their cuisines.
The Times Grow Messier As The Last Chapter Of 'Mad Men' Begins
The corseted '60s give way to the freer '70s, as Don Draper begins to fall to pieces in earnest.
Candice Bergen On Marriage, Death And Murphy Brown's Demons
In her latest memoir, Candice Bergen writes about coping with her husband's death. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Bergen about how that experience changed her relationship with her daughter.
'So That Happened': Confessions Of A Duck-Man
Actor Jon Cryer's new memoir details his life in show business, including, of course, co-star Charlie Sheen's meltdown. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says Cryer's a smart guy who's often been overlooked.
Exploring Songs In Native Languages From Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia
When you think of Latin American music, you may think of songs in Spanish or Portuguese. This week, Jasmine Garsd of NPR's Alt.Latino brings NPR's Rachel Martin music sung in indigenous languages.
Brattling After The Pacifire: 'That Should Be A Word'
Kinnovator, Fidgital, Bangst. This isn't gibberish. It's the language of Lizzie Skurnick. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Skurnick about her new book, That Should Be a Word.
Making Sense Of Murder In 'Visiting Hours'
In college, Amy Butcher found herself on the periphery of a murder. The incident haunted her for years. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Butcher about her debut memoir, Visiting Hours.