On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, cancer patient, Mary Fran, was self-conscious about her wig. Then a stranger told her she was going to be okay.
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon returns for its second season Sunday. NPR's Eric Deggans says it's a poignant story, if you can sort through all the names and backstory to keep up.
Inside Out 2 catches up with protagonist Riley at age 13, just as Anxiety enters her emotional life. But despite its many pleasures, the film lacks the emotional wallop of the original.
Hall of Famer Satchel Paige started his career pitching in the Negro leagues and later became a major league star. Author Larry Tye tells his story in Satchel. Originally broadcast in 2010.
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The show Delicious in Dungeon, the movie Tuesday and IDAHO's new album Lapse.
Ma brings his 18th century cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation. Dunne revisits his Hollywood childhood in The Friday Afternoon Club.