An artist's Olympic-themed work criticizes China's human rights violations
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with artist Badiucao, whose posters depicting Winter Olympic sports are also a critique of the Chinese government.
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When it comes to love and logins, some exes keep sharing passwords
Sharing passwords has become a sign of trust in modern life. However, it can become a thorny issue when a relationship goes wrong.
'Wait Wait' for Feb. 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Patti Smith
Patti Smith is a cultural icon; a musician, writer and poet who helped shape the counterculture of the '70s. She does it all, but can she answer our questions about burger makers, AKA Patty Smiths?
'Maus' author Art Spiegelman shares the story behind his Pulitzer-winning work
Spiegelman's graphic novel, which was recently banned by a school district in Tennessee, tells the story of how his Jewish parents survived the Holocaust in Poland. Originally broadcast in 1987.
Grandma's garden of magical rocks is 'Where Wonder Grows'
A grandmother brings her granddaughters to her special garden, where they learn about their connection to nature and tell stories about magical rocks, seashells, crystals and meteorites.
Brassville aims to reclaim the deep scope of Nashville music history, stage by stage
A contemporary brass band that grew out of one of Nashville's historically Black universities is helping to expand the lost musical identity of the country capital.
Sarah Manguso considers deprivations and predations in her novel 'Very Cold People'
Manguso made a name for herself in minutely observed memoirs. Now she uses fiction to write about what it is to feel poor, poorly nurtured, and inadequately loved in a class-conscious town.
Artwork from the Black Lives Matter memorial has a new home: the Library of Congress
The artwork that once served as a memorial to the movement is being displayed in a new online exhibit at the Library of Congress. So far, 33 pieces are posted.
Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, has died
The multi-instrumentalist initially came blazing onto the scene with his saxophone on the opening cut of King Crimson's first album, In the Court of the Crimson King. He died Wednesday at age 75.
Network sitcoms are actually good again
Word-of-mouth, favorite actors and nerdy curiosity got me to check these shows out, but it's the writing that keeps me coming back. The familiar comedic rhythms are also strangely comforting.