Under Lockdown, A Nigerian Poet Encourages Others To Find 'Own Truth' In Poetry
A Nigerian poet under coronavirus lockdown searches for African poetry to give meaning to the moment.
Arts & Life
Love Of Literature — And Algeria — Illuminates 'Our Riches'
Kaouther Adimi's novel tells the real-life story of Edmond Charlot, the Algerian bookseller and publisher who witnessed his country's independence struggle — and famously discovered Albert Camus.
Not My Job: 'Good Fight' Star Christine Baranski Gets Quizzed On 'Good Sprite'
The Tony and Emmy-winning actor, who starred in both Mamma Mia! movies, will answer three questions about the soft drink 7 Up.
Jerry Seinfeld On Staying Home: 'At My Dinner Table, You're Supposed To Be Funny'
The comedian says he's doing well under quarantine. He talked with NPR about comedy during a pandemic and his new Netflix standup special, 23 Hours to Kill. "Humor is an essential survival quantity."
Documentary Explores Evolving Perceptions Of George W. Bush
George W. Bush is getting a reappraisal. NPR's Scott Simon talks with director Barak Goodman about the new American Experience documentary on the 43rd president, his policies, and his mistakes.
A Big, Complicated Family — And Their Mistakes — In 'All Adults Here'
Emma Straub's new novel is about a woman who realizes, at age 68, that there are a lot of things she wishes she'd done differently in her life — and the choices and mistakes that shape her family.
Off-Broadway MCC Theater Kicks Off Livestream Series With 'Beirut'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Will Cantler, co-artistic director of the MCC Theater in New York City, about the theater's series of livestreamed readings of plays.
'Give Them The Damn Information': Questions For George M. Johnson
Journalist and activist George M. Johnson's new memoir All Boys Aren't Blue is an unflinching account of growing up black and queer — from kindergarten bullies to unexpected college brotherhood.
20 Streaming TV Shows For Music Lovers On Lockdown
With Beastie Boys Story now streaming and Damien Chazelle's The Eddy on the way, here are 20 television series or specials to pass the time at home — or inspire your next playlist.
What Alice Wu Wants To Say In 'The Half Of It'
Alice Wu's 2004 film 'Saving Face' changed the landscape of LGBTQ and Asian American cinema. Now, she's back with her new film 'The Half of It,' a sweet teen movie that bucks easy classification.