'Booksmart' Tweaks Convention By Offering A Gentler View Of High SchoolNPR - John Powers Olivia Wilde's lighthearted, female-centric film charts the adventures of two brainy best friends who embark on a quest to reframe their high school identities 24 hours before graduation.
'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of PsychedelicsNPR - Terry Gross Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.
Donald Trump Barr Is Investigating The Investigators: Will He Find Wrongdoing Or Political Fuel?NPR - Philip EwingPresident Trump has handed Attorney General William Barr the keys to the vault. The White House says that will mean he can be freer to reveal wrongdoing if he finds it. Democrats call it a bid to scare
Politics Disaster Aid Bill Stalled After Republican Blocks House VoteNPRTexas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill by unanimous consent, likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June. The
Music The O'Jays Want The World To Catch Up To The Love TrainNPR - Talia Schlanger , Kimberly JunodWith huge hits like "Love Train" and "Back Stabbers," the formidable band The O'Jays brought the sound of Philadelphia soul to the airwaves back in the early '70s, along with messages of love and unity.
Missouri Senate Missouri Governor Signs Ban On Abortion After 8 Weeks Of PregnancyNPR - Bobby AllynMissouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill on Friday that criminalizes abortions in the state after eight weeks of pregnancy, the latest in a series of sweeping restrictions passed by Republican-controlled
Boeing 737 MAX Optimism After Daylong Meeting On Efforts To Fix Boeing 737 MaxNPR - David SchaperAfter a daylong meeting with fellow aviation safety officials from around the world, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration is sounding more optimistic about efforts to approve a fix for Boeing's
Music ECM At Big Ears: A Boundless Label Meets A Broadminded FestivalWBGO and Jazz At Lincoln CenterNPR - Nate ChinenAt one point during the final stretch of this year's Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tenn., you could have pried yourself away from a distortion-jacked Sun of Goldfinger show to join a clutch of fans over
FDA In Midst Of Opioid Crisis, FDA May Block New Addiction Drug From MarketNPR - Alison KodjakMore than 130 people in the U.S. die of an opioid overdose every day. One of the most effective ways to save lives is to get those struggling with addiction treated with medication to stop their cravings.
Play buttonAlessia Cara Featuring Alessia Cara, 'Querer Mejor' Is Classic JuanesNPR - Felix ContrerasAfter winning multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy awards,Juanes is at a point in his career where he's following his creative muse with concept albums and music that reflects deeper thoughts instead of another
Politics Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender PatientsNPR - Alison Kodjak , Carmel WrothThe federal Department of Health and Human Services is proposing to roll back an Obama-era policy intended to protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. Roger Severino, director of
Play buttonEd Sheeran Ed Sheeran's 'Cross Me' Links Up With Chance The RapperNPR - Joshua BoteEver since "Shape of You," with its amorphous, vaguely tropical post-genre construction, Ed Sheeran has become the British answer to Drake — a talented artist and trendspotter who nabs radio play by forming
Play buttonBoston University Charly Haversat: How Can We Let Go Of The Need To Be Perfect?NPR - NPR/TED StaffAs a former pro runner, Charly Haversat would fixate on an unattainable goal: perfection. She discusses the crippling effects of perfectionism, including how it can prevent learning from failure. Charly
Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein 'Reaches $44 Million Deal' With AccusersNPR - Sasha IngberHarvey Weinstein and his former film studio board members have reached a tentative deal with women who accused the movie mogul of sexual misconduct. On Thursday, Adam Harris, a lawyer for Weinstein Co.
World News Modi Wins In Landslide Election, A Victory For Hindu NationalistsNPR - Sasha Ingber , Lauren FrayerIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been reelected and his party is poised to take more seats than the 2014 election, signaling India's support of the strongman leader and his Hindu nationalist ideology.
NPR Leticia Gasca: What Can We Discover When We Talk Openly About Our Failures?NPR - NPR/TED StaffAfter her business failed, Leticia Gasca didn't talk about it for seven years. But once she finally shared the story with her friends, she realized failure is far more common than she thought. Leticia
United Parcel Service Jon Bowers: Can Striving For Perfection Help Us Learn From Our Failures?NPR - NPR/TED StaffEveryone makes mistakes, but sometimes mistakes have big consequences. Jon Bowers argues that we should always strive for perfection—knowing we will fail and we have to learn from those failures. Jon works
Play buttonNPR Alison Ledgerwood: How Can We Reframe Setbacks In A Positive Light?NPR - NPR/TED StaffWhy do we fixate on the negative? Why do setbacks stick in our minds for so long? Alison Ledgerwood shares ideas on how we can change our thinking patterns to reframe setbacks in a positive light. Alison
Play buttonAstronomy Phil Plait: How Can Mistakes Lead To Scientific Advancement?NPR - NPR/TED StaffWhen it comes to scientific research, mistakes are not only part of—but also crucial—to the process. Phil Plait explains how small setbacks can play a critical role in making big discoveries. Phil Plait
Joe Biden Biden, Sanders Highlight Familiar Split In Democratic PartyNPR - Domenico MontanaroBernie Sanders and Joe Biden are very much on each other's minds. At his campaign rally in Philadelphia on Saturday, the former vice president went off script — twice — to deride a protester with a whistle.
California Highway Patrol In California, Agreement On New Rules For When Police Can Use Deadly ForceNPR - Ben AdlerCivil rights advocates and law enforcement groups have reached an agreement in the California legislature on new rules for when police can use deadly force. The issue has been a focus for many social advocates
Theresa May British Parliamentarian Stephen Crabb On Theresa May's ExitNPR Theresa May has announced her plan to resign as Britain's prime minister. NPR's Noel King speaks with British Member of Parliament Stephen Crabb.
Harvey Weinstein WSJ: Harvey Weinstein Reaches $44 Million Deal Over Sexual MisconductNPR The Wall Street Journal is reporting a deal in a sexual misconduct case against Harvey Weinstein. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Corinne Ramey.
Connecticut Licensed Undocumented Immigrants May Lead To Safer Roads, Connecticut FindsNPR - Chris BurrellFour years after implementing a policy to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, Connecticut has seen a reduction in hit-and-run crashes and a steep decline in the number of people
NPR $19 Billion Deal Reached In Senate For Disaster AidNPR NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about the assistance package. The House has yet to vote on the measure. President Trump has said he supports the bipartisan legislation.
Culture OPINION: Why Ditching Processed Foods Won't Be Easy — The Barriers To Cooking From ScratchNPRThis opinion piece is written by sociologists Sarah Bowen of North Carolina State University, Sinikka Elliott of the University of British Columbia and Joslyn Brenton of Ithaca College. They are the co-authors
Home Invasion Perps Clean Up During Home InvasionNPR When a Massachusetts man got home from work, he realized there had been a break-in. Nothing was missing, but it had been cleaned. A housekeeping service may have gone to the wrong address.
Lil Nas X Lil Nas X Surprises Billy Ray Cyrus With A MaseratiNPR The red convertible Maserati is to celebrate the success of their collaboration on the chart-topping song: "Old Town Road."
Japan Trump To Be The First Foreign Leader To Greet Japan's New EmperorNPR - Ayesha Rascoe President Trump will be treated to a state visit in Japan this weekend. It will include meeting the new emperor and attending a sumo wrestling match. It's part of Japan's effort to woo Trump.
