'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
Sean Baker's dramedy starring Mikey Madison won the annual film festival's top honor.
Arts
When Baby Sloth tumbles out of a tree, Mama Sloth comes for him — s l o w l y
Did you know on average a sloth will fall out of a tree once a week for its entire life? It's true — and the inspiration for Brian Cronin and Doreen Cronin's new children's book, Mama in the Moon.
What’s better for the climate: A paper book, or an e-reader?
Books take a lot of resources to make. Digital readers do, too. What's the more sustainable option? The answer isn't straightforward.
'Wait Wait' for May 25, 2024: With Not My Job guest J. Kenji López-Alt
This week, Wait Wait is live in Seattle with special guest J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and panelists Luke Burbank, Shantira Jackson, and Jessi Klein.
J. Kenji López-Alt talks food, science, and Winnie the Pooh onsies
This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around.
WWDTM+ listeners! For contractual reasons, there will not be a sponsor-free version of this episode. We apologize. But we will have a sponsor-free program available to you as always next weekend. We appreciate your support!
WWDTM+ listeners! For contractual reasons, there will not be a sponsor-free version of this episode. We apologize. But we will have a sponsor-free program available to you as always next weekend. We appreciate your support!
Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial to go ahead after judge denies motion to dismiss charge
The actor is scheduled to go on trial in July for involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker of 'Super Size Me', dies at 53
In his inventive 2004 documentary about the fast food industry, Spurlock consumed only McDonald’s fast food for a month. He died Thursday from complications of cancer.
This Japanese airport hasn't lost luggage in three decades
Kansai International Airport says it hasn’t lost a single piece of luggage since it opened 30 years ago. The airport, which serves the city of Osaka, welcomed nearly 14 million passengers in 2023.
Legal Aid of North Carolina wins award for film on domestic violence
"Beyond Fear," a new documentary produced by Legal Aid of NC, was created to shine a light on the realities of domestic violence. The film recently won a Silver Award for short-form documentary at the 45th Annual Telly Awards.
The Real Housewife-ification of Congress; And, 25 years of being pilled by The Matrix
Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett exchanged heated words on the House floor. Greene commented on Crockett's eyelashes, and Crockett referred to Greene's body as "butch." We dive into the history of these two attacks, and look at what history the two representatives were pulling from — from misogynoir to transphobia. And what does this say about what we want from our politicians? Brittany is joined by NPR's Alana Wise and writer Kerry Manders.
Then, 'The Matrix' came out 25 years ago, and became an instant classic. It's a powerful story for both trans people and incels who "took the red pill." What makes the movie's core metaphor so widely appealing (and widely applicable)? Brittany is joined by critic Emily St. James and critic James Wilmes.
Then, 'The Matrix' came out 25 years ago, and became an instant classic. It's a powerful story for both trans people and incels who "took the red pill." What makes the movie's core metaphor so widely appealing (and widely applicable)? Brittany is joined by critic Emily St. James and critic James Wilmes.