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In 'I, Tonya,' Allison Janney Is An Olympic Mom Who Doesn't Play By The Rules
Friday, December 08, 2017
In the new film, the actress plays Tonya Harding's mother, a complex role written specifically for her. "I had to understand what she wanted for her daughter," Janney says. "And the humanity in that."
Chris Stapleton Dives Into His Archives For 'From A Room: Volume 2'
Friday, December 01, 2017
The Nashville singer sits down with NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about his latest album, which includes songs he wrote long ago, re-recorded tracks, and covers of his favorite tunes.
Armie Hammer Says Filming 'Call Me By Your Name' Was Its Own Summer Romance
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The film tells the story of two young men who fall in love one summer in Northern Italy. Hammer describes it as "just watching two people explore and learn that love is love."
In 'Our Syria' Cookbook, Women Share Stories, Safeguard A Scattered Cuisine
Monday, November 20, 2017
Syrian cooking blends the most delicious flavors from the East and West. For the cookbook Our Syria, Itab Azzam and Dina Mousawi met with Syrian women in the Middle East and Europe to cook with them.
Trump Calls Russia Investigation 'A Disgrace'
Friday, November 03, 2017
President Trump criticizes his own Justice Department before traveling to Asia. His attorney general gets new scrutiny from Democrats.
Dan Rather, An Unlikely Essayist, On 'What Unites Us'
Friday, November 03, 2017
Equally optimistic and concerned, the longtime television news anchor — now a Facebook phenomenon — has written a book that doesn't hide his love of country.
Indonesian Food Blogger: The Unifying Power Of Cuisine And Social Media
Friday, November 03, 2017
The diverse Southeast Asian country has more than 17,000 islands, a median age of 29 and an expansive fare influenced by many cultures. And the tech-savvy population is reaching out to the world.
GOP Tax Bill: Winners And Losers And What's Next
Friday, November 03, 2017
Republican House leaders rolled out a $1.5 trillion tax bill this week, a sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax code. We look at what's next and winners and losers.
The Pigeon Racers Of Indonesia
Friday, November 03, 2017
Racing requires a pair of pigeons. The male is the racer, and he flies back to the female during the race. But some Indonesian men love this sport so much, it's been blamed for a rise in divorce.
Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Across Indonesia, transgender women known as "waria" create community and look out for one another. Health care is a challenge, but one doctor is making a difference.
'It's Our Right': Christian Congregation In Indonesia Fights To Worship In Its Church
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
A Christian congregation outside Jakarta built a new church legally, but Muslims in the area object to it. In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled to allow worship at the church, but it remains sealed.
Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
People who fear that religious intolerance is growing in Indonesia point to the case of Jakarta's last governor. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by many as Ahok, was a popular leader until he lost re-election during a campaign that appealed to identity politics. Now he is in prison, charged with blasphemy against Islam.
PHOTOS: A Tranquil Ferry Between Indonesian Islands
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
The public ferry system is a key link for a diverse nation spanning some 17,000 islands. "We serve all the people," says the captain of a ferry linking majority-Hindu Bali with majority-Muslim Lombok.
PHOTOS: Indonesia At A Crossroads
Monday, October 30, 2017
Indonesia's founding philosophy includes the notions of unity and social justice for all. But there are growing concerns that the country is becoming less tolerant than it once was.
She Watched Bootleg Episodes Of Seinfeld, Now The Indonesian Comic Performs Stand-Up
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Sakdiyah Ma'ruf grew up watching bootleg videos of Roseanne Barr and Jerry Seinfeld. Now she is breaking ground as a stand-up comedian who wears a hijab while openly mocking religious fundamentalists.
The Best Hostess Gift? A Pound Of Butter, Says Amy Sedaris
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Sedaris says her new, accessibly imperfect hospitality show is inspired by local shows she loved growing up — and everyone from Red Skelton to the Two Fat Ladies. (But not Martha Stewart.)
In New Cookbook, Acclaimed Indian Restaurant Finally Spills Its Secrets
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Rasika, a top eatery in Washington, D.C., is famous for its crispy spinach and modern twists on classic dishes. Now the owner and chef are sharing some of their prized — and adventurous — recipes.
In 'Manhattan Beach,' Jennifer Egan Dives Deep Into WWII New York City
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Egan began researching her new novel years before she published A Visit From The Goon Squad. It follows a girl who becomes the Brooklyn Navy Yard's first female deep-sea diver during World War II.
'World Without Mind': How Tech Companies Pose An Existential Threat
Monday, September 11, 2017
From Facebook's algorithms to our reliance on phones instead of our memories, tech giants are taking us to a future that's either utopian or dystopian, author Franklin Foer says.
Leaving The Past Behind — Or Trying To — In Rushdie's Latest
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Salman Rushdie's The Golden House explores the idea of reinvention in America, through an Indian family whose shady patriarch may not be able to escape his past, despite fleeing across the Atlantic.