Kaleidoscopes And Kudzu Baskets: Twin City Artisans Create Unique Works
Twin City Artisans is a newly-formed group of 30 visual artists who look for interesting settings in which to show their work.
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Coppersmiths In Turkey Embrace Their Dying Art
In the Black Sea city of Trabzon, old market streets still ring out with the sound of coppersmiths hammering their wares. But this age-old art is fading, as more customers now favor modern cookware.
A Son Lost In '3 1/2 Minutes' — And A Tragic Anniversary For His Parents
On Monday night, HBO will air the documentary "3 ½ Minutes, 10 Bullets," about the murder of Jordan Davis in Jacksonville, Fla., at the hands of Michael Dunn, who objected to the volume of the music Davis was listening to. Host Michel Martin speaks with Davis' parents Ron Davis and Lucia McBath.
Putting It All On The Table: Author Recalls A Food-Obsessed Family
NPR's Michel Martin talks with author Dawn Lerman about her book My Fat Dad, an exploration of the many ways food shapes our connection to family.
Taye Diggs' Child Served As Inspiration For 'Mixed Me'
Walker, the young son of actors Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel, inspired his father to write a book about a day in the life of a mixed-race child.
Don't Mess With My Stuffing: Thanksgiving's Most Hotly Debated Dish
Thanksgiving for most people in America means family, turkey and stuffing. We asked NPR's readers what stuffing they make. Turns out there's a lot of passion and variety when it comes to stuffing.
'Black Dragon River' Charts History Along The Amur
Dominic Ziegler's thrillingly thorough geo-history follows the Amur River from its origin on the Mongolian steppes, along the Trans-Siberian Railway and through centuries of Eurasian history.
Ta-Nehisi Coates On His Work And The Painful Process Of Getting Conscious
The writer, whose Between The World And Me was the winner of this year's National Book Award in nonfiction, talks about his process and the classmate and friend to whom he dedicated the award.
That Time Wyclef Jean Ran For President Of Haiti
Haitian-American musician Pras Michel talks about his new documentary, Sweet Micky for President, which chronicles an unconventional presidential election in post-earthquake Haiti.
Carly Simon: 'I'm Constantly Reemerging In My Life'
The woman behind "You're So Vain" has stories for days about love and music. On the occasion of a new memoir, she joins NPR's Scott Simon to unfold a few of them.