Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy talks about racial politics and the Obama Presidency. Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo discusses his novel The Snowman. Oscar-nominated actress Vera Farmiga tells us about acting in and directing her latest film, “Higher Ground.” Plus, this week’s Please Explain segment is all about sea creatures like squid and octopuses!
BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
Misinformation in the fog of war, the past present and future of Libyan media, Teddy Roosevelt's reading habits, and musicians fight to regain copyrights.
NPR’s Scott Simon reports on the world’s top news, features and entertainment to your Saturday morning.
For years, America’s funniest auto mechanics, Click and Clack, have offered insights on that weird sound your Volkswagen makes.
The NPR news quiz where the panelists are funny, the limericks are lyrical and you get to shout answers at your radio. Hosted by Peter Sagal.
When Malcolm X was assassinated at 39, his book nearly died with him. Today it stands as a milestone in America’s struggle with race.
Hosted by Amy Eddings
