Through 10 Years Of Mining His Grief, A Novelist Makes 'Nice'
Matt Sumell wrote Making Nice in part as a response to his mother's death from cancer. "I was using the good luck of bad luck," he says. "You use what hurts."
Arts & Life
A Lot Of Sound And Fury In 'The Infernal'
Mark Doten's debut novel has some beautiful writing in it, but critic Jason Sheehan says the book suffers from too much verbal and typographical trickery, and not enough actual story.
The Oscars Are Coming, With 1 Big Hit And Few Close Contests
Linda Holmes and movie critic Bob Mondello sit down with Audie Cornish to talk about the upcoming Oscars.
An American Dream, A Cuban Soul: Poet Richard Blanco Finds 'Home'
While immigration is a subject of some of the most intense political debates in this country, inaugural poet Richard Blanco says it also drives his art. He shares his journey of becoming an American.
'Train to Crystal City' Tells A Secret Story Of WWII Internments
A World War II program traded German and Italian Americans for Americans who were trapped abroad. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Jan Jarboe Russell.
'Thieves Of State' Reveals Tremendous Power Of Global Corruption
Audie Cornish talks to former NPR reporter Sarah Chayes about how corruption can create the fertile ground for religious extremism.
Hollywood Food Stylists Know: You Can't Film Styrofoam Cake And Eat It, Too
Melissa McSorley's job is to make food look good — and last — on camera. Sometimes that means cooking 800 Cubano sandwiches, other times it means scooping butter instead of ice cream.
The Comedy And Good Conversation Of Harris Wittels
NPR contributor Glen Weldon remembers writer, actor, producer, musician, and comedy podcast mainstay Harris Wittels, who died Thursday, just 30 years old.
The Game Room
Hope you're in the mood for game night. In this round, all the answers contain the name of a popular board game. Who will use their Craniums and emerge numero Uno?
Rick Rolling
House musician Jonathan Coulton gives Rick Astley a run for his money. Donning a turtleneck and trench coat, he sings "Never Gonna Give You Up" with the lyrics changed to be about other famous Ricks.