Month: July 2025

Cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities have impacted groups around the country, including a theater company in Denver that gives disabled actors and audiences the chance to participate.

It’s natural to feel some skepticism when a celebrity makes a documentary about their own family. But Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay’ tells a story that is both effective and empathetic.

(Image credit: Hargitay Family)

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests, including Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, Jim Gaffigan, Roy Wood, jr., and Lauren Graham!

Independence Day means different things to each of us. On this 249th birthday for America, we spend some time looking at different definitions of America by revisiting NPR’s 2018 series: American Anthem — which had the simple goal of telling 50 stories about 50 songs that have become galvanizing forces in American culture.

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Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina.

Jenny Han feels close to her teen self, which explains why her books and their adaptations connect with teen audiences. She spoke with Rachel about the potency of shame and what she’s selfish about.