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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
by Bobby Allyn
Twitter owner Elon Musk has named the next CEO for the social media platform that has seen advertisers rush for the exits since he took over: Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising for NBC.
Brazil's Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, has died
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician and composer, has died at 75.
How to measure balance of power between employers and workers
Who has more power in the labor market, workers or employers? One economist has come up with a new economic indicator to try to measure it.
Teachers in Arizona tap the power of plants to teach kids resilience
Kids at a Flagstaff, Arizona, elementary school have been through a lot since 2019: the pandemic, and then wildfires and a big flood. Teachers are using horticulture therapy to teach them resilience.
CNN was 'right to try' a town hall with Trump even if it failed, argues moderator
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, about why he strongly supported the CNN's town hall with Trump — and then changed his mind minutes into the broadcast.
Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security
by Susan Davis
If Washington does nothing, Social Security will start to run out of money in about a decade. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, is trying to lead an effort to save Social Security. Is anyone listening?
How Taiwan once used female voice to win hearts and minds in China
by Emily Feng
China is pressuring Taiwan residents using misinformation and propaganda. Taiwan once used information warfare to sway Chinese citizens to defect to Taiwan. Among its key tools: The female voice.
The COVID public health emergency is ending — but long COVID persists for some
Despite the end of the public health emergency, long COVID persists for some patients.
Some Hollywood writers are striking up romance at a special picket line for singles
by Mandalit del Barco
This week, writers showed up for a special picket line at Universal Studios: one specifically for single writers to mingle. "We can no longer say we're 'too busy' to date," the event promotion said.
Texas congressman on the end of Title 42 and the need for better border policies
As the pandemic-era border policy Title 42 is set to end Thursday, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, about the expected impact on border communities.
Inspiration or theft? The rise of interpolation in the music industry
by Ann Powers
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR music critic Ann Powers on the rise of interpolation in the increasingly litigious music industry and the line between nostalgia and theft.
NPR's Stephen Thompson's top Weird Al songs, 40 years after the parody genius' debut
by Stephen Thompson
Weird Al Yankovic has made a name for himself with spot-on song parodies. 40 years into his career, a look at some of his best tunes reveals the expertise and creativity it takes to do what he does.