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Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef on when he began to see his parents as people
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian and Actor Ramy Youssef reflects on when he began to see his parents as people.
Ebola Photographer Introduces The West To Outbreak's Victims
Audie Cornish talks with freelance photographer Tommy Trenchard, who has been shooting in Sierra Leone the last two years. He offers an on-the-ground account of the Ebola virus outbreak.
In Some Circles, Slowpoke Flight Attendants Go By 'Salads'
Melissa Block asks former flight attendant Marti Smith about trade lingo distinctive to the airplane. Smith explains the seemingly nonsensical phrase, "salads over St. Louis."
Obama Calls On Business To Bridge Divide Between U.S. And Africa
by Brian Naylor
President Obama capped the U.S.-Africa Business Forum in downtown Washington, D.C., with a speech to the collected leaders and business people at the conference.
A 30-Foot Cliff Makes This Eatery A Different Kind Of Dive Bar
The Denver restaurant Casa Bonita entertains eaters with cliff divers who plunge down a 30-foot waterfall inside the dining room. Those cliff divers usually come from the local college's diving team.
Victim Of Insider Attack, Gen. Harold Greene Was An Engineer By Training
by Tom Bowman
NPR has confirmed that U.S. Army Major Gen. Harold Greene was killed in Tuesday's "green-on-blue" attack in Afghanistan. It was his first deployment to the country.
With Magic And Fables, 'Angel Of Losses' Breathes Life Into History
by Ellah Allfrey
Stephanie Feldman's debut novel is about Jewish folk tales and family history. It's also an exploration of the inheritance of loss and the guilt of survival as it is passed down through generations.
What's The Big Screen Recipe For A Good Guy-Cry? You Tell Us
by Melissa Block
In an exploration of men's roles and masculinity in America, All Things Considered asked listeners to 'fess up about the movies that make men cry. Here's what they had to say.
Say Bye-Bye To A Beloved Kiddie Amusement Park
by Jessica Bloustein Marshall
Hoffman's Playland, one of a handful of kiddie parks left in the country, is getting ready to close after 62 years of merry-go-rounds, toddler trains and more pint-sized fun.
Tech Companies Take Notice Of The Importance Of Marketing
Audie Cornish explores how marketing has been overlooked in technology. She speaks with Nancy Koehn, a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, and Alex Kantrowitz of Ad Age.
Jim Brady, Press Secretary Turned Gun Control Activist, Dies At 73
by Brian Naylor
Jim Brady, the White House press secretary who was shot in the head by a gunman trying to assassinate President Reagan, has died at age 73. NPR's Brian Naylor reports on a man whose later life was dedicated to changing gun laws.
Gaza Family Mourns The Loss Of A Son, Brother — And Hamas Militant
by Emily Harris
The brother and mother of a Hamas fighter who was killed in a tunnel recall his path into militancy. They're pleased he died for what they consider a good cause.
Islamic State Bolsters Its Control Over Northwestern Iraq
The militant group known as the Islamic State has reportedly captured Iraq's largest dam, just another instance in its successful offensive in northwestern Iraq. Melissa Block talks with reporter Jane Arraf about the group's gains.