A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires
Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.
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In 'Unassimilable,' a call to reexamine value of merging with white American culture
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bianca Mabute-Louie about her book Unassimilable – which argues the case against assimilation for the Asian Diaspora and re-imagines where to find community in the U.S.
Professor, author and podcast host Kate Bowler on trying to be less efficient
Duke Divinity School professor Kate Bowler draws a card from the Wild Card deck and talks about trying to be less efficient in her life.
The new book 'The Secret History of the Rape Kit' tells an overlooked origin story
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pagan Kennedy about her new book The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story, which explains the origin of the rape kit and the woman behind it.
In U.S., TikTok users flock to another Chinese app -- and love the irony
With the possibility of a TikTok ban looming, social media users in the U.S. are flocking to another Chinese app known as RedNote.
Lil Baby and Bad Bunny have fantastic chart debuts
Two debuts claim the top two spots on Billboard's main album's chart: Lil Baby and Bad Bunny.
Neil Gaiman has responded to sexual misconduct allegations
The accusations stretch back decades and first became public last summer. Gaiman wrote, "I'm far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever."
Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.
Swing Day held to honor performers who step in to fill roles at the last minute
On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their honor.
Bid on the bard: Auction features historic items from Bob Dylan's life
The lot includes about 50 items and features early handwritten drafts for Dylan's hit "Mr. Tambourine Man" as well as photographs, posters and a signed harmonica.