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Marlon James Builds A New World From Old Stories In 'Black Leopard'
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
James' new novel is an epic fantasy that he's described as an African Game of Thrones, featuring a rag-tag band of adventurers on a possibly doomed quest, with plenty of blood, sex and monsters.
Why Calls For Racial Dialogue So Rarely Lead To It
Monday, February 04, 2019
Gov. Northam has made a call for racial dialogue after his yearbook photo controversy, but these conversations are hard to have productively.
Both Satire And Slasher, 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Sends Up Contemporary Art
Friday, February 01, 2019
Writer and director Dan Gilroy brings back Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo for his newest feature, a horror-comedy set in the modern art world. Also, the male lead is named Morf.
A Teen Faces Colorism At School And At Home In 'Genesis Begins Again'
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Thirteen-year-old Genesis keeps a running list of things about herself that she hates — her skin is #95. Debut author Alicia D. Williams says she hopes her book will help young people "heal."
A Reminder Of How Good People Can Be To One Another During The Shutdown
Friday, January 25, 2019
After airing a piece featuring a federal worker who wasn't sure if he could get his son a birthday present, a number of NPR listeners wrote to us wanting to help.
How The Pain Of The Shutdown Ripples Throughout A Small Louisiana Town
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The federal prison in Oakdale, La., provided well-paying jobs and good benefits. Now, its some 400 workers are feeling intense pressure — and the effects are reaching all corners of the town.
In Oakdale, La., The Government Shutdown Is Having Ripple Effects
Thursday, January 24, 2019
In the town of Oakdale, La., the government shutdown has far-reaching effects, from restaurants to barber shops, all the way up to the mayor's office.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting This Louisiana Town
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Prison guards have to be tough on the job. But after weeks of working without pay, corrections officers at a federal prison in rural Louisiana are feeling exhaustion, stress and high emotions.
'A Different Kind Of Force': Sharon Van Etten Takes Her Sound In New Directions
Friday, January 18, 2019
After taking a break, Van Etten tweaks her sound and loves the many versions of herself on her latest album, Remind Me Tomorrow.
'Barely Treading Water': Why The Shutdown Disproportionately Affects Black Americans
Monday, January 14, 2019
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, federal workers are struggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, the shutdown is having a disproportionate effect on black workers.
At The End Of The Year, N.K. Jemisin Ponders The End Of The World
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Jemisin is the only author to win three Hugo Awards in a row — for her Broken Earth trilogy, which begins with an apocalypse. She says she likes to explore what apocalypses mean for different people.
Raqqa Reacts To Troop Withdrawal
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
In Raqqa, where many streets are still filled with rubble from the battle to force out ISIS a year ago, people are shocked and worried about the U.S. decision to pull out of Syria.
Biker Bar In The Malibu Hills Serves As Bedrock For A Fire-Ravaged Community
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The Rock Store, run by the Savko family for more than 50 years, is one of the few structures still standing after last month's Woolsey Fire. There, amid the destruction, locals found help and hope.
'Boyle Heights Beat' Tells Community Stories That Bigger Outlets Often Miss
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
East of downtown Los Angeles, a group of high school students put out a community newspaper four times a year and tell neighborhood stories that bigger news outlets sometimes overlook.
Jacob Collier Makes Staggering, Complex Music Feel Effortless
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Host Ari Shapiro speaks with singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier about his latest project, a four-album odyssey called Djesse, the first volume of which is out now.
Earl Sweatshirt On Resentment, Growth And Giving Yourself A Chance
Friday, December 07, 2018
Beachside in Santa Monica, Calif., Earl Sweatshirt spoke with NPR's Ari Shapiro about memorializing his father, working through anger and his latest album, Some Rap Songs.
One Tiny Owl: Otherworldly Photos From California's Woolsey Fire
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
The Los Angeles Times' Wally Skalij discusses how he made the often surreal images, and how covering wars in Iraq and Kosovo prepared him to cover mass shootings and other tragedies in the U.S.
Rhode Island Prisons Push To Get Inmates The Best Treatment For Opioid Addiction
Monday, November 19, 2018
The state has started to reduce overdose deaths by offering counseling and medication for opioid addiction in prison. Research finds the treatment helps inmates avoid relapse after release.
'LillyAnna' Gives Teddy Geiger Space To Express Herself
Friday, November 16, 2018
The singer-songwriter talks about coming out as transgender and releasing a new album under the moniker teddy <3 about her transition journey.
'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content
Monday, November 12, 2018
Filmmakers Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck discuss how their documentary tells the sobering story of the trauma and challenges faced by those who sift through social content.