Writer Domingo Martinez Says 'Crybabies' Podcast 'Makes Me Choke Up'
In Martinez's favorite podcast, the hosts ask guests what makes them cry.
Arts & Life
Here Are The 2015 Medal Of Freedom Winners, In Their Own Voices
Athletes, artists and activists crowd the list of winners of the nation's highest civilian honor. Before they get their medals Tuesday, get to know them — in sight and sound.
The Man And The Mistakes That 'Invented Rock 'n' Roll'
In his new book, Sam Phillips, music writer Peter Guralnick profiles the founder of the Sun Records label. Guralnick says Phillips rejected perfection in favor of spontaneity and individuality.
Gaitskill Spins A Swirling Tale Of Love, Delusion And Horses In 'The Mare'
Mary Gaitskill's new novel chronicles the complex relationship between a poor black girl from Brooklyn and her middle-aged white benefactors. Maureen Corrigan calls The Mare a "raw, beautiful story."
'The Walking Dead' Makes Another Life-Or-Death Decision
Sunday night's episode continued to explore when the show is and isn't willing to let characters go.
Coppersmiths In Turkey Embrace Their Dying Art
In the Black Sea city of Trabzon, old market streets still ring out with the sound of coppersmiths hammering their wares. But this age-old art is fading, as more customers now favor modern cookware.
A Son Lost In '3 1/2 Minutes' — And A Tragic Anniversary For His Parents
On Monday night, HBO will air the documentary "3 ½ Minutes, 10 Bullets," about the murder of Jordan Davis in Jacksonville, Fla., at the hands of Michael Dunn, who objected to the volume of the music Davis was listening to. Host Michel Martin speaks with Davis' parents Ron Davis and Lucia McBath.
Putting It All On The Table: Author Recalls A Food-Obsessed Family
NPR's Michel Martin talks with author Dawn Lerman about her book My Fat Dad, an exploration of the many ways food shapes our connection to family.
Taye Diggs' Child Served As Inspiration For 'Mixed Me'
Walker, the young son of actors Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel, inspired his father to write a book about a day in the life of a mixed-race child.
Don't Mess With My Stuffing: Thanksgiving's Most Hotly Debated Dish
Thanksgiving for most people in America means family, turkey and stuffing. We asked NPR's readers what stuffing they make. Turns out there's a lot of passion and variety when it comes to stuffing.