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'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' is part-memoir, part-manual for journalism in authoritative states

7:58am November 26, 2022

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon speaks to journalist Maria Ressa about her new book, "How to Stand Up to a Dictator," and about the role of journalism in authoritarian states.

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A visual feast: 6 favorite coffee table and gift books of 2022

7:00am November 26, 2022

by Heller McAlpin

This year's selection of visual delights highlights the work of artists and designers who have made an enduring impact, including Lucian Freud, Elsa Schiaparelli and Patti Smith.

Singer Brandi Carlile talks ambition, avoidance and finally finding her place

1:39pm November 25, 2022

by Terry Gross

The Grammy winner got her start as a kid, singing backup for an Elvis impersonator. Her memoir, Broken Horses, is about her early life and the family she's built. Originally broadcast in April 2021.

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Author Anne Tyler on writing her 24th novel and why she writes about families

4:25pm November 24, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with novelist Anne Tyler about her latest novel, "French Braid," and why she likes writing about families.

'Fresh Air' marks the centennial of Charles Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown

12:59pm November 24, 2022

Schulz, who died in 2000, spoke in 1990 about his iconic Peanuts comic strip. Plus, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead talks about pianist Vince Guaraldi, who created the music for A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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Are animals creative? Carol Gigliotti's new book shows you just how creative they are

4:55am November 24, 2022

A Martinez speaks with Carol Gigliotti about her book The Creative Lives of Animals.

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Encore: Author Brad Parsons on his book which explores closing time rituals at bars

4:32pm November 23, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Brad Thomas Parsons at one of his favorite bars in D.C. about his book, "Last Call," which looks at the rituals of closing time at bars across the U.S.

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Mel Brooks says his only regret as a comedian is the jokes he didn't tell

1:38pm November 23, 2022

by Terry Gross

Brooks wrote countless edgy jokes over the years, but he doesn't regret any of them. He calls comedy his "delicious refuge" from the world. His memoir is All About Me! Originally broadcast in 2021.

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Stacy Schiff takes on a hero of the American Revolution in her new book

5:00am November 23, 2022

Steve Inskeep speaks to Stacy Schiff about her biography of Samuel Adams.

Mario, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, 1983.

'Love and Rockets' celebrates 40 years of edgy, Latinx, alternative comics

5:00am November 23, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez have been drawing and writing their comic book series Love and Rockets since 1982.