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Love Of Literature — And Algeria — Illuminates 'Our Riches'

7:00am May 03, 2020

by Lily Meyer

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.

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Not My Job: 'Good Fight' Star Christine Baranski Gets Quizzed On 'Good Sprite'

12:31pm May 02, 2020

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 pictured in his Netflix special, 23 Hours to Kill. He says he's "adjusted pretty comfortably" to life at home.

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Jerry Seinfeld On Staying Home: 'At My Dinner Table, You're Supposed To Be Funny'

12:08pm May 02, 2020

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."

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Documentary Explores Evolving Perceptions Of George W. Bush

8:04am May 02, 2020

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.

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A Big, Complicated Family — And Their Mistakes — In 'All Adults Here'

8:04am May 02, 2020

by Scott Simon

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.

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Off-Broadway MCC Theater Kicks Off Livestream Series With 'Beirut'

8:04am May 02, 2020

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.

All Boys Aren't Blue, by George M. Johnson

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'Give Them The Damn Information': Questions For George M. Johnson

7:00am May 02, 2020

by Petra Mayer

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.

Beastie Boys' Michael Diamond, Adam Yauch and Adam Horovitz in 1993. Diamond and Horovitz lead a live history session on the group in Spike Jonze's new Apple TV+ documentary, Beastie Boys Story.

20 Streaming TV Shows For Music Lovers On Lockdown

5:18pm May 01, 2020

by Jon Lewis

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.

Alice Wu directing her new movie, 'The Half of It'.

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What Alice Wu Wants To Say In 'The Half Of It'

4:35pm May 01, 2020

by Natalie Escobar

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.

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'Fresh Air' Remembers Bollywood Icon Irrfan Khan

1:51pm May 01, 2020

by Terry Gross

One of India's most beloved film stars, Khan, who died April 29, became internationally known for his work in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi. Originally broadcast in 2012.

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