How a writer found healing in the story of her enslaved ancestors
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Dionne Ford about her new book, Go Back and Get It: A Memoir of Race, Inheritance, and Intergenerational Healing.
Arts
HBO's 'Barry' ends as it began — pushing the boundaries of television
In prior seasons, the former Marine turned low-rent hitman — played by star, writer, director, producer Bill Hader — has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who might discover his secret past as a killer.
'March of the Machine' early review: Mom invades Magic: The Gathering's multiverse
Villains that stretch back to Magic: The Gathering's earliest years battle its sprawling multiverse in 'March of the Machine.' NPR reviews the new set ahead of its prerelease.
Remembering 'Barton Fink' actor Michael Lerner
The character actor, who died April 8, guest starred on dozens of TV shows and was nominated for an Oscar for playing a Hollywood studio executive in Barton Fink. Originally broadcast in 1992.
'Showing Up' is a rare glimpse of an artist at (very hard) work
Michelle Williams plays an introverted sculptor struggling to find the time, space, money and energy to pursue her calling in Kelly Reichardt's rueful comedy.
New and noteworthy public media podcasts to check out this month
If you're in the market for a new podcast, the NPR One team has you covered with these can't-miss picks from across public media.
East Palestine students put on a play while the city recovers from a train derailment
Students in East Palestine, Ohio put on the Spring play as residents work to recover from the February train derailment that disrupted life in the small town.
Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is the National Recording Registry's first reggaeton song
On Wednesday, the mega-hit single became the first reggaeton song to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs infused her debut novel with her love of music
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with the Bangles cofounder Susanna Hoffs on her debut novel This Bird Has Flown and how she used her music career to create her main character, singer Jane Start.
Mary Quant, fashion designer who styled the Swinging Sixties, dies at 93
Quant made playful clothes for young modern women they could wear to work and "run to the bus in." Her London shop was an epicenter of youth culture that popularized hot pants and miniskirts.