Who gets believed? Dina Nayeri examines society's personal relationship with truth
In a new book, the author and former refugee explores her own relationship with being believed — and believing others.
Books
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Atsuko Okatsuka's The Intruder, Netflix's Physical: 100, the Wingspan board game and more.
Dina Nayeri's relationship with belief changed while writing 'Who Gets Believed?'
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Dina Nayeri about her new book Who Gets Believed? and how expanding the stories we are familiar with can help us to believe strangers and vulnerable populations.
'Camera Man' unspools the colorful life of silent film star Buster Keaton
Slate film critic Dana Stevens traces Keaton's trajectory, from performing in his family's vaudeville act as a child, to starring in and directing silent films. Originally broadcast Jan. 24, 2022.
The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards
A lot can happen in 95 years. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, we take a look back at the surprises, the scandals, the slap and — yes — even the streaker.
'The God of Endings' is a heartbreaking exploration of the human condition
Jacqueline Holland's The God of Endings chronicles almost two centuries of one woman's journey while also exploring the beauty of brevity, the power of love, and the importance of art.
Novelist Thomas Mallon looks back on the early years of the AIDS epidemic
The New Yorker recently published Mallon's diary excepts detailing life in Manhattan in the '80s. His new novel, Up With the Sun, is based on the life of a little-known actor who was gay and closeted.
'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63
Best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved children's book series about a spry and smart young pig, Falconer was also a theatrical set and costume designer.
'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end
In Alex North's skilled hands, this narrative that juggles so many elements becomes a very cohesive, enthralling ride into some of the darkest corners of extreme religiousness and human nature.
Biography of first lady Edith Wilson examines the complexities of women and power
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rebecca Roberts about her biography of first lady Edith Wilson, called Untold Power. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke, she made decisions for him.