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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Buddy Guy about his appearance in the movie "Sinners" and about playing on its soundtrack.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tom Hiddleston about starring in the series "The Night Manager," based on a John le Carré novel of the same name.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlotta Walls LaNier about her new children's picture book, "Carlotta's Special Dress," recounting her story as the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Daniyal Mueenuddin about his debut novel, "This is Where the Serpent Lives." It's a sprawling story winding through families, decades, crimes, and power in modern Pakistan.

As the crypto industry has become less regulated, billions in funds from scammers, money launderers, and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in a rural economy.

Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.

Disability activist Alice Wong passed away recently. This week, Bay Made remembers her groundbreaking work by re-airing episodes of her podcast Disability Visibility.

Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.

Today is Parfait Day!

Arnett exposes the complexities of marriage and comedy in Is This Thing On? Maureen Corrigan reviews The Rest of Our Lives, by Ben Markovits. Filmmaker Craig Brewer channels his inner Neil Diamond.

The video, published online by a Minnesota-based news site, Alpha News, and reposted by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the shooting from the perspective of the officer who fired the shots.