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Official photo of Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

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'Wait Wait' for October 7, 2023: With Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

9:13am October 07, 2023

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is one of the country's top lawyers, responsible for arguing cases before the Supreme Court. But, can she answer our questions about door-to-door solicitors?

If your love for Edgar Allan Poe has been gently rapping, rapping at your chamber door, just embrace it and watch Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher because it is a hoot and a half.

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How I learned to stop worrying and love Edgar Allan Poe

7:00am October 07, 2023

by Glen Weldon

If your love for Edgar Allan Poe has been gently rapping, rapping at your chamber door, just embrace it and watch Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher because it is a hoot and a half.

Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at SoFi Stadium on September 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

A concert film of Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour is coming to theaters

6:02pm October 06, 2023

by Ayana Archie

The film opens in theaters on Dec. 1. The Renaissance World Tour grossed $579 million and has become the highest-grossing tour by a female artist and the seventh highest-grossing tour of all time.

John Oliver returned to TV with season 10 of his show.

'Utterly joyful': John Oliver tells NPR about returning after 5 months off the air

5:22pm October 06, 2023

Late night TV host John Oliver spoke to All Things Considered about the last few months off air, the tentative agreement for writers, and what he hopes for his writers in the future.

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Thuso Mbedu as Cora Randall in The Underground Railroad.

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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

5:00pm October 06, 2023

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the documentary series How It's Made, the series The Americans and The Underground Railroad, and more.

In season 2, 'Loki' keeps its charm while reflecting on some of Marvel's problems

4:53pm October 06, 2023

by Eric Deggans

Loki, the Marvel universe's anti-heroic God of Mischief, has returned for a second season. How does it stack up against other Marvel streaming shows?

Graphic novelist Daniel Clowes makes his otherworldly return in 'Monica'

4:22pm October 06, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with graphic novelist Daniel Clowes about his much anticipated newest work, Monica.

Syrian author Khaled Khalifa, a titan of contemporary Arabic literature, dies at 59

4:22pm October 06, 2023

Celebrated Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa died at age 59 in Damascus. An important figure in contemporary Arabic literature, he was known for his outspoken nature and proclivity to critique power.

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After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up

1:27pm October 06, 2023

by Dave Davies

Holes spent more than 20 years investigating crimes in California and played a critical role in identifying the so-called Golden State Killer. His book is Unmasked. Originally broadcast Aug. 10, 2022.

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Lance Reddick, Dale Dye and Kiefer Sutherland in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.

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William Friedkin's stodgy 'Caine Mutiny' adaptation lacks the urgency of the original

1:27pm October 06, 2023

by John Powers

While the drama of the 1954 film hinged on the high stakes of the Pacific theater during World War II, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial involves an all-volunteer navy and no sea battles.

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