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The U.S. used atomic weapons against Japan 78 years ago. We listen back to archival interviews with psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton and journalists Lesley M.M. Blume and Evan Thomas about the decision.

In a visit to Washington, the Ukrainian leader faces a small but growing chorus of skepticism at new funding for the war, as $24 billion of aid hangs in limbo ahead of a possible government shutdown.

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For the third time since June, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution's Hutchins Center about the Fed's fight against inflation.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Glenn Howerton about his new film, "BlackBerry." It's about the rise and fall of that iconic device.

An unexpectedly thought-provoking two-part documentary looks back at Simon's lengthy career, including his Simon & Garfunkel days, and also chronicles his process of recording his latest album.

A plea deal fell apart Wednesday for President Biden's son Hunter in a federal court in Delaware — intending to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges. The judge asked for more information.

It was a historic night at the Academy Awards for a truly distinctive and radical film set in the multiverse — with an almost all-Asian cast.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Edward Carey about his novel, "Edith Holler," a macabre, yet funny tale about a peculiar little girl cursed to live in a theater in Norwich, England.

Brown won Emmys for his roles in The People v. O.J. Simpson and This is Us. Now he's nominated for the best supporting actor Oscar for American Fiction. Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2024.

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This week 8/4/22 - On the Arts, KALW’s radio magazine for the Bay Area performing arts, host David Latulippe speaks with Baritone Saxophonist/Composer Aaron Lington | "Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)" Director Gina Lapinski | Stanford Live Executive Director Chris Lorway & SF Ballet Music Director Martin West | Peter Robinson’s back! Barack and Michelle Obama Presidential Portraits @ the de Young | Join us Thursdays at 1:00PM PST