Protesting Through Poetry
Morning Edition co-host Rachel Martin talks to authors Kwame Alexander and Nikki Giovanni about protesting through poetry.
Arts
Kaveh Akbar Is Poetry's Biggest Cheerleader
Akbar, a poet himself, waves his pom poms for the form at DiveDapper, a site dedicated to in-depth interviews with his favorite poets. He says he wants to live his life "in joyful service" to poetry.
'This Could Hurt' Is A Workplace Saga With Heart
Jillian Medoff has spent years in the corporate world, and she puts that experience to good use in this story of a hard-charging boss whose devoted staff has to cover for her when she starts to slip.
Reproductive Freedom Lies Just Outside The U.S. Border In 'Red Clocks'
Leni Zumas' new novel follows five women in an Oregon town, living in an alternate reality where abortion and IVF are illegal — a world that Zumas says "could happen next week."
Russia's Underground Art Finds A Home In The U.S.
For 50 years, an American economics professor collected dissident art from the Soviet Union. The abstract art pieces, considered nonconformist by the Soviets, have been donated to Rutgers University.
CIA Calendar Art Offers A Glimpse Into The World Of Spies
Oil paintings on display at CIA headquarters — and therefore invisible to the public — can now be seen in a collection of wall calendars. They depict declassified missions from the agency's past.
Not My Job: We Quiz 'Star Wars' Director Rian Johnson On 'Storage Wars'
The man behind The Last Jedi answers three questions about the reality show where people guess the contents of repossessed storage lockers.
'Grist Mill Road' Bears Witness To Horror — And Its Aftermath
Christopher J. Yates' new novel begins with an awful crime — and the teenaged boy who stands by and watches as his best friend commits it. But what becomes of everyone involved as the years pass?
Give Us Your Moments Of Love; We'll Give You A Poem
For Valentine's Day, we offer a love poem request line. Tell us about a moment in your life involving love, and NPR's Rachel Martin and author Kwame Alexander will find a poem to capture that feeling.
Netflix Brings David Letterman Back To The Interview Chair — With A Few Twists
The former late night host returns to what he does best — interesting, unpredictable talk — in his new series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.