Month: June 2020

Imagine taking in the splendor of the Sistine Chapel without packs of tourists. That experience can be had now for those who set aside COVID-19 fears to visit the reopened Vatican Museums.

Ward Sutton humorously illustrates lesser heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, including those who have done without haircuts, eschewed conspiracy theories, or tipped food-delivery guys.

A new drama series showcases writer and actor Michaela Coel in the story of a woman whose life is upended by sexual assault.

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NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with comedian W. Kamau Bell about the ongoing protests across the country in response to racial injustice and police violence and the role of comedy in times of crisis.

Comedian Sarah Cooper makes TikTok videos of herself perfectly lip-syncing President Trump’s actual speeches, so we’ve invited her to play a game called “Dubbing Trouble.”

James Nestor explains how breathing can impact sleep and resilience. Critic Kevin Whitehead reflects on jazz movie endings. Sonia Shah talks about her book, The Next Great Migration.

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We’ve compiled a list of places you can go to learn more about systemic racism — acknowledging that, while it’s important to have information, this list is not a prescription.

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Megha Majumdar’s new novel is set during the aftermath of a terror attack in India, and examines the intersecting lives of three people affected by the events and the government’s response.

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NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Pat Henschel about the new film A Secret Love, which documents her 72-year relationship with her late partner Terry Donohue.

Chelsea Phaire is using her stay-at-home time during the pandemic to expand her charity and to send more art supplies to children in foster care. She shares what motivates her.