Long After Katrina, New Orleans Fights For ‘Home’
In just a few weeks, we will mark the seventh anniversary of one of the country’s deadliest hurricanes. New Orleans …
The ‘State Of England’ Is Grim In ‘Lionel Asbo’
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Shuffle The Anagram, K?
On-air challenge: This week’s puzzle is called “Anagram K-pers.” Every answer is a familiar word starting with the letter “K.” …
The Movie Simon West Has ‘Seen A Million Times’
The weekends on All Things Considered series Movies I’ve Seen A Million Times features filmmakers, actors, writers and directors talking …
Soccer Star Hope Solo On Loving Lost Parents
Hope Solo is generally regarded as the best women’s goalkeeper in the world. Fresh off winning her third-straight Olympic gold …
3 Celebrity Friendships That Weren’t Meant To Be
Years ago, when NPR’s Susan Stamberg was working for the wife of an American ambassador in New Delhi, she answered …
Comedian Mike Birbiglia Plays Not My Job
Stand-up comedian Mike Birbiglia gained fame with his wry and witty monologues on This American Life. Now, along with TAL …
Marjane Satrapi: ‘A Real Love Story Has To Finish Bad’
When we first meet Nasser Ali, the protagonist of Chicken with Plums, he’s a mess. He loves his children, but …
A Novel Endeavor From Molly Ringwald
Most people know Molly Ringwald from her star turns in John Hughes’ signature teen comic dramas from the 1980s, including …
This Week’s 5 Must-Read Stories From NPR Books
1. The Healing Power Of Stories Cambodian author Vaddey Ratner was just a child when the Khmer Rouge came banging …
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