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Dolly Parton will stay on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee list by Jonathan Franklin

Earlier this week, the county music legend posted on her social media accounts that she didn't think she'd necessarily earned the right to be nominated.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:36pm on March 17, 2022

Everyone & Dinosaurs by NPR

Wait Wait's Adam Burke joins Emma to discuss what really killed the dinosaurs; we answer the age old question: can jugglers save the world? And we meet someone who makes rocks more rock and …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:00am on March 16, 2022

Schools across Europe give shelter and fresh opportunities to Ukraine's young dancers by Elizabeth Blair

Young Ukrainian dancers are finding safe haven at ballet schools in Europe and the U.S. Many of them planned to compete in the Youth America Grand Prix competition in Kiev which was cancelle…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:36am on March 15, 2022

Watch Andrew Garfield Melt Your Cold, Black, Tiny Heart (July 27, 2011) by Glen Weldon

This clip made the rounds last weekend. You may have already seen it: Actor Andrew Garfield, the guy who'll be playing Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, next year's reboot of the film …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:21am on March 14, 2022

Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen is on the verge of superstardom by Jeff Lunden

Lise Davidsen is in her mid-thirties, and she didn't even hear an opera live until she was in her twenties. Now, she's a sought-after opera singer.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:18am on March 14, 2022

Once, cultural ties to Russia were deliberate and hopeful. Now, they're eroding by Linda Holmes

Russia's growing isolation in the cultural world is poignant for those who remember optimistic outreach of the 80s and 90s.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:03am on March 13, 2022

Elana Meyers Taylor by NPR

Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Olympic American Bobsledder, plays our game called, "You've medaled alright...in Death Metal!" She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade and…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:27pm on March 12, 2022

Patrick Stewart On 'Star Trek: Picard' by NPR

Patrick Stewart is back as Jean-Luc Picard in season 2 of the CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard. "I am not averse to risk-taking and I don't judge myself," he says. Stewart spoke with …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:43pm on March 11, 2022

Everyone & The Dew by NPR

Comedian Vinny Thomas joins Emma to discuss Hard Mountain Dew"but is it any good? We ask an expert. Plus we talk to the mother son duo behind a beloved bathroom staple.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:00am on March 9, 2022

Yo-Yo Ma performs a musical protest outside the Russian Embassy by Bill Chappell

The world-famous cellist made a personal stand with Ukraine on Monday, setting up his instrument on the sidewalk in Washington, D.C., next to an improvised street sign reading, "Zelensky Way…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:12pm on March 8, 2022

Porsha Williams by NPR

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams plays our game called "Real Housewife meet a Fake Housewife." She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Joel Kim Booster and Hari Kondabolu. Fil…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:59am on March 5, 2022

Some Russian performing artists are speaking out against Putin by Anastasia Tsioulcas

A number of Russian stars from the performing arts world are using their voices and international platforms to denounce the invasion of Ukraine and speak up against Russian President Vladimi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:18pm on March 3, 2022

With the return of Mardi Gras marching bands, New Orleans' streets are full of magic by Aubri Juhasz

The bands may be smaller this year, but students say they're prepared to keep the culture alive and entertain hundreds of thousands of revelers.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:18pm on March 3, 2022

A great Broadway theater is newly named for James Earl Jones by Neda Ulaby

The Shubert Organization has renamed Broadway's Cort Theatre in honor of the eminent actor who has won many accolades over the course of a career that spans more than six decades.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:18pm on March 3, 2022

New opera teaches a classical music class in the ongoing fight for civil rights by Tim Greiving

Tamar-kali, who composed the music for Mudbound and Shirley, has a new project: an opera that you can watch online.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:18pm on March 3, 2022

As performing artists denounce or stay allied with Putin, history offers some lessons by Anastasia Tsioulcas

While Russian artists and institutions grapple with how they are viewed internationally, American cultural organizations make what amounts to foreign policy decisions.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:18pm on March 3, 2022

Celebrity chef Roy Choi's tips for better kimchi by NPR

Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Emma Choi to discuss a saucy situation, celebrity chef Roy Choi troubleshoots a recipe with Emma's Grandma, and we finally settle an age old debate: heels or ro…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:00am on March 2, 2022

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards by The Associated Press

Hudson wins entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards honoring work by entertainers of color, beating out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:03am on February 28, 2022

Best of Not My Job February 2022 by NPR

This week we highlight some of our favorite past segments with RZA, Yamiche Alcindor, and more. Plus we remember our friend and panelist PJ O'Rourke who died last week.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:17pm on February 26, 2022

If Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels familiar, look to Broadway in the '60s by Bob Mondello

Why should Americans care about Ukraine? An answer from 1960s Broadway.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:18am on February 26, 2022

Her senior recital was on historically censored songs. Then her school censored her by Scott Simon

Scott Simon speaks with Friends University student Caitlyn Fox about the recital she was not allowed to perform on campus. It was comprised of songs that were banned from musical theater.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 8:18am on February 26, 2022

These hair and makeup workers want to unionize. Their case could have a big impact by Andrew Limbong

Hair and makeup workers at the Atlanta Opera want to collectively bargain. But the opera is arguing that the workers are independent contractors, and not employees.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:33pm on February 24, 2022

Everyone and Monkey Business by NPR

Comedian Emmy Blotnick joins Emma Choi to discuss a smooth solution to a monkey problem, we hear from a romantic heartworm, and maybe, sort of meet Ian McKellen?

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 7:58am on February 23, 2022

Two new books revisit the legacy of silent film comic Buster Keaton by Bob Mondello

Two new books about a legendary silent film comic " Dana Stevens' Camera Man and James Curtis' Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life " give fans new reason to revisit Keaton's work.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:24pm on February 21, 2022

Atlanta Opera union fight could set independent contractor precedent by Andrew Limbong

Hair and makeup workers at the Atlanta Opera are looking to join a union. But the opera is arguing that the workers are independent contractors, and not employees.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:24pm on February 21, 2022
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