'Filthy Rich Politicians' scrutinizes the wealth of elected officials
'Filthy Rich Politicians' scrutinizes the wealth of elected officials
In Filthy Rich Politicians, conservative columnist Matt Lewis presents some startling figures. Senator Rick Scott: net w... Read more
15 Aug 2023
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7mins
Ann Patchett's new novel brings a mother and daughters together during 2020 lockdown
Ann Patchett's new novel brings a mother and daughters together during 2020 lockdown
Lara, the protagonist of Ann Patchett's Tom Lake, finds a silver lining during the frightening first few months of the C... Read more
14 Aug 2023
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9mins
Two novels depict young men understanding themselves and the danger around them
Two novels depict young men understanding themselves and the danger around them
Today's episode features two novels with two very different protagonists, though their journeys might have more in commo... Read more
11 Aug 2023
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17mins
In 'Soul Boom,' Rainn Wilson calls for a spiritual revolution
In 'Soul Boom,' Rainn Wilson calls for a spiritual revolution
Actor Rainn Wilson says he's "always identified as being a dork and a misfit and an outsider." In fact, he says that's p... Read more
10 Aug 2023
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7mins
In 'Miles Morales Suspended,' Spider-Man grapples with racism and saving the world
In 'Miles Morales Suspended,' Spider-Man grapples with racism and saving the world
Miles Morales, the beloved protagonist of Jason Reynolds' Spider-Man novel, is back. And this time, he's dealing with in... Read more
9 Aug 2023
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8mins
'Soil' weaves together a poet's experience of gardening, race and community
'Soil' weaves together a poet's experience of gardening, race and community
For poet Camille Dungy, environmental justice, community interdependence and political engagement go hand in hand. She e... Read more
8 Aug 2023
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9mins
Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs' first novel follows a one-hit wonder, 10 years later
Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs' first novel follows a one-hit wonder, 10 years later
The protagonist of Susanna Hoffs' debut novel, Jane Start, probably listens to Dionne Warwick to hype herself up in the ... Read more
7 Aug 2023
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8mins
Two books dive into the history of minimalist music and the origins of the saxophone
Two books dive into the history of minimalist music and the origins of the saxophone
Today's episode is all about music history. First, musicologists Kerry O'Brien and William Robin tell NPR's Noah Caldwel... Read more
4 Aug 2023
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18mins
Madhur Jaffrey celebrates 50 years of 'An Invitation to Indian Cooking'
Madhur Jaffrey celebrates 50 years of 'An Invitation to Indian Cooking'
Today's episode comes to you straight from Madhur Jaffrey's kitchen. NPR's Michel Martin pays the celebrated chef and ac... Read more
3 Aug 2023
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8mins
Poet Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on the ways grief has shaped his spirituality
Poet Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on the ways grief has shaped his spirituality
In his new book, A Little Devil in America, poet Hanif Abdurraqib writes about music in such a way that NPR's Rachel Mar... Read more
2 Aug 2023
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15mins