Remembering writer Gail Lumet Buckley
The daughter of singer Lena Horne, Buckley who chronicled her family's history from enslavement to becoming a part of the Black bourgeoisie. She died July 18. Originally broadcast in 1986.
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Remembering Freedom Singer Bernice Johnson Reagon
Reagon, who died July 16, was one of the powerful singers who helped galvanize the civil rights movement in the 1960s as a member of the Freedom Singers quartet. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Celebrating James Baldwin, on what would have been his 100th birthday
One of the most influential writers to emerge during the civil rights era, Baldwin, who died in 1987, spoke to Terry Gross in 1986 about growing up in Harlem and his decision to move to France.
Brittany Howard on Prince, breakup songs and giving 'everything and leaving nothing'
As a kid, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist was told repeatedly she didn't look like a lead singer. "It made me sing ... louder and perform just as hard as I could," Howard says.
Abby Wambach has won 2 gold medals. She says real success came later
As the U.S. women's national soccer team's all time top goal scorer, Abby Wambach knows what it feels like to win. She's brought home a World Cup and multiple Olympic gold medals, but she says true success comes after the podium. She and Rachel talk about forgiving yourself, how a little narcissism isn't a bad thing, and why she wants to be forgotten.
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A conspicuously dressed-down shooter won Olympic silver. Then he went viral
Five-time Olympian Yusuf Dikec shot his way to silver with regular eyeglasses and a hand in his pocket. His casual style impressed viewers and had many jokingly wondering whether he might be a hitman.
'House Of The Dragon' season 2 makes it Rhaen(yra)
The second season of HBO's House of the Dragon is almost over. The war between two rival factions of the Targaryen dynasty is fully underway, complete with stealth missions, palace intrigue, battle scenes and hot dragon-on-dragon action. But now that the Dance of the Dragons is in full swing, has the Game of Thrones prequel finally hit its stride?
'Kneecap' is a profane, political and funny origin story of the Irish hip hip group
An anarchic origin story for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap is a wild ride, starring the group members playing themselves.
In 1989, a big gray brick with a tiny monochrome screen became gaming's new smash hit
In 1989, a big gray brick with a tiny monochrome screen became gaming's new smash hit. Nintendo's Game Boy revolutionized portable gaming. As part of NPR's special series of historical moments, a NPR reporter spoke to business executives turned Game Boy fans in 1990.
A Norwegian swimmer's love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics
When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.