Month: February 2022

The artwork that once served as a memorial to the movement is being displayed in a new online exhibit at the Library of Congress. So far, 33 pieces are posted.

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I am proud to be leading this South Pole expedition. Also, Elizabeth the meteorologist has a really interesting energy. I feel like my spirit flies to her.

We’re diving into the wonderful world of rom-coms — tackling everything from what the definition should be, why they were great (and sometimes not so great), and what a modern one looks like.

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Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: Jackass Forever, StraightioLab podcast, and True Blood.

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In this iconic ad, 81-year-old Clara Peller uttered her catchphrase “Where’s the beef,” which swept the nation and launched her to fame that persists to this day, nearly two decades later because she is definitely still alive, just like everyone you love. No one ever dies. Life is eternal. There is no suffering.…

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Word-of-mouth, favorite actors and nerdy curiosity got me to check these shows out, but it’s the writing that keeps me coming back. The familiar comedic rhythms are also strangely comforting.

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The Australian government has officially listed the koala as endangered, their numbers in decline due to land clearing and catastrophic bushfires shrinking its habitat, with experts saying the species could become extinct by 2050 unless the government takes urgent action. What do you think?

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How to say “I love you” to the one you love almost as much as you love freedom.

Gitlin was part of the tumultuous student protest movement of the 1960s, and continued his commitment to social change through teaching and writing. He died on Feb. 5. Originally broadcast in 1987.

Spiegelman’s graphic novel, which was recently banned by a school district in Tennessee, tells the story of how his Jewish parents survived the Holocaust in Poland. Originally broadcast in 1987.