Arts
Japanese puppetry comes to America
For the first time in about 30 years, a Japanese theater that uses human-sized puppets is performing across the country.
'Wait Wait' for October 19, 2024: Instant Nostalgia Edition
This week, Wait Wait gets deeply nostalgic for the distant past of 2024
Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target and supermarkets are recalled over listeria risk
The recall includes various certain frozen waffles sold in Walmart, Target, Publix and other stores. Some waffles for brands like Kodiak Cakes, Simple Truth and Food Hold have also been recalled.
In painter Titus Kaphar's first film, a troubled father comes back to seek forgiveness
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to renowned large-scale painter Titus Kaphar about his first feature film, "Exhibiting Forgiveness," based on his troubled relationship with his father.
A celebrity in Ukraine publishes a book in English for personal and political reasons
A Ukrainian chef has just published an English-language cookbook on his country's cuisine. He says it's an important step to keeping international attention on Ukraine's fight against Russia.
Mosab Abu Toha writes poetry to preserve memory and bear witness to Palestinian life
NPR's Scott Simon asks Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha about his new collection, "Forest of Noise," and about the conflict in Gaza.
Author Alia Trabucco Zerán on her new novel 'Clean'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Alia Trabucco Zerán about her new novel, "Clean," which tells the story of a young girl's death, through the eyes of her housekeeper.
Reba McEntire on mentors, bridging generations and her TV return with 'Happy's Place'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with country music icon Reba McEntire about her new NBC sitcom Happy's Place, about a woman who inherits her father's restaurant with a half sister she's never met.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Ariana Grande hosting SNL, Jimmy Buffett’s album A1A and the movie Wicked Little Letters.