Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia
NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."
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How several major landmarks are doing in the Los Angeles fires
Seven Los Angeles landmarks and how they're affected by the fires raging across the region.
Random people in a New York park play NPR's 'Wild Card'
NPR's Rachel Martin asks people in Washington Square Park in New York City to answer questions from the Wild Card deck.
Tilda Swinton thinks about death and says you should, too
Swinton plays a woman dying of cancer in Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door. "A life spent considering how we're going to spend our end is not wasted time," Swinton says.
Girl Scouts are retiring two cookie flavors (don't worry, your Thin Mints are safe)
2025 will be the last time you can buy Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies. They join the ranks of many other discontinued flavors — RIP Mango Cremes with Nutrifusion and cheesy Golden Yangles.
Here's where things stand for several major landmarks in the Los Angeles fires
The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.
'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January
What do you say to people when they ask you why you aren't drinking? How do you get your friends to hang out in places other than bars? We tackle the social conundrums of sober socializing.
Former President Carter remembered as a strong supporter of Georgia's film industry
Jimmy Carter loved watching movies and he's credited with putting his home state of Georgia on the movie making list for Hollywood studios.
Emma Knight's debut novel takes on motherhood, female friendship and first love
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Emma Knight about debut novel, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus, which takes on the subjects of motherhood, female friendship and first love.
Retired federal judge recounts the 'Grand Bargain' that saved Detroit
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with retired U.S. District Chief Judge Gerald Rosen about his book Grand Bargain: The Inside Story of Detroit's Dramatic Journey from Bankruptcy to Rebirth.