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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Why countries that usually don't see dissent are now seeing their people protest
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Larry Diamond, a Stanford professor who teaches courses on democracy and American foreign policy, about recent protests in Russia, Iran and China.
Among many Native American communities, their languages are in danger
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, about the importance of preserving Native languages.
A new podcast reminds listeners of Mandela's commitment to the Black struggle for freedom
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993.
Now, you can taste a bit of world heritage with a walk to your local bakery
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephane Grattier at Boulangerie Christophe in Washington, D.C., about the baguette being added to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage" list.
What students lost since cursive writing was cut from the Common Core standards
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with historian Drew Gilpin Faust about her story in The Atlantic, "Gen Z Never Learned to Read Cursive."
New York moderate Republicans could struggle if the GOP takes up the far-right agenda
by Brian Mann
A red wave in New York House races helped tip the balance of power in Congress. But a new class of moderate Republicans could struggle if GOP leadership takes up a far-right agenda.
One economist's argument for heat safety regulations
As California considers new heat safety regulations for indoor workers one economist argues that it would be a win-win for both employees and their employers.
Gas prices are lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine
by Camila Domonoske
Gas prices are now lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine in February and are expected to fall even further, a likely relief to many stretching their savings during the holiday season.