Author Alia Trabucco Zerán on her new novel 'Clean'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Alia Trabucco Zerán about her new novel, "Clean," which tells the story of a young girl's death, through the eyes of her housekeeper.
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Reba McEntire on mentors, bridging generations and her TV return with 'Happy's Place'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with country music icon Reba McEntire about her new NBC sitcom Happy's Place, about a woman who inherits her father's restaurant with a half sister she's never met.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Ariana Grande hosting SNL, Jimmy Buffett’s album A1A and the movie Wicked Little Letters.
From political change to spooky traditions, check out these new podcasts
Halloween and election night are right around the corner. Whether you're casting ballots or spells, add these public media podcast recommendations from the NPR One team to your playlist.
Charles Ives’ vision of America still strikes an unsettling chord
To mark the 150th anniversary of the maverick American composer’s birth, pianist Jeremy Denk releases an Ives tribute album that educates, delights and confounds.
Are you good at knowing when something should end? Mark Duplass is still learning
How do you manage envy? Can you deal with things ending? Actor-writer-director-producer Mark Duplass tackles the Wild Card question.
A sex worker marries the son of a Russian oligarch in the comically chaotic 'Anora'
Anora is easily one of Sean Baker’s funniest works — and also one of the saddest. The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and the director says it's dedicated to sex workers "past, present and future."
Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only
A new concept album from the creator of Hamilton sets a cult classic film to a starry hiphop, rock and Broadway soundtrack.
Vegan cheese doesn't melt like the real deal. That could soon change
An Israeli company may have taken a huge step forward in the quest for a vegan cheese with the taste and texture of the real thing.
Audrey Nuna: Tiny Desk Concert
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.