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Encore: Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington on her book, 'New Standards'

6:30pm November 28, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, who compiled a book of lead sheets by women composers after she couldn't find one herself. Her book is called "New Standards."

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'Winterland' explores the cost of perfection through the story of Soviet gymnasts

8:14am November 27, 2022

by David Folkenflik

What is the cost of perfection? NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Rae Meadows about her new novel, "Winterland." It tells the story of Soviet gymnasts and the system that made and often broke them.

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The Murdoch media empire is in trouble. Can Rupert Murdoch's heir save it?

7:59am November 27, 2022

by David Folkenflik

NPR's David Folkenflik talks with journalist Paddy Manning about challenges ahead for the Murdoch media empire. Manning is out with a book about Rupert Murdoch's eldest son and heir apparent.

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'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' is part-memoir, part-manual for journalism in authoritative states

7:58am November 26, 2022

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon speaks to journalist Maria Ressa about her new book, "How to Stand Up to a Dictator," and about the role of journalism in authoritarian states.

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A visual feast: 6 favorite coffee table and gift books of 2022

7:00am November 26, 2022

by Heller McAlpin

This year's selection of visual delights highlights the work of artists and designers who have made an enduring impact, including Lucian Freud, Elsa Schiaparelli and Patti Smith.

Singer Brandi Carlile talks ambition, avoidance and finally finding her place

1:39pm November 25, 2022

by Terry Gross

The Grammy winner got her start as a kid, singing backup for an Elvis impersonator. Her memoir, Broken Horses, is about her early life and the family she's built. Originally broadcast in April 2021.

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Author Anne Tyler on writing her 24th novel and why she writes about families

4:25pm November 24, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with novelist Anne Tyler about her latest novel, "French Braid," and why she likes writing about families.

'Fresh Air' marks the centennial of Charles Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown

12:59pm November 24, 2022

Schulz, who died in 2000, spoke in 1990 about his iconic Peanuts comic strip. Plus, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead talks about pianist Vince Guaraldi, who created the music for A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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Are animals creative? Carol Gigliotti's new book shows you just how creative they are

4:55am November 24, 2022

A Martinez speaks with Carol Gigliotti about her book The Creative Lives of Animals.

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Encore: Author Brad Parsons on his book which explores closing time rituals at bars

4:32pm November 23, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Brad Thomas Parsons at one of his favorite bars in D.C. about his book, "Last Call," which looks at the rituals of closing time at bars across the U.S.