Month: August 2025

Whatever happened to movie soundtracks? They used to generate hit after hit for pop radio. Now, they’re few and far between.

Are you hungry? Brittany has some irresistable recommendations.

In this episode, Brittany steps out to find the best American recipes: peanut butter egg rolls and the juiciest fried green tomatoes. Along the way she uncovers the stories of these dishes – ones that could have only come from the Midwest and the South.

This is… Food for Thought. And for the past few weeks, Brittany has been looking at the way food and dining shape our communities and culture.

And for the last episode in the series, Brittany chats with Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Louisa Kung Liu Chu and food writer and cookbook author Nicole Taylor about summer staples that taste like home.

Loni Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, according to her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.

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In this week’s film discussion, NPR staffers weigh in on the state of the superhero movie.

Hargitay recounts seeking out the truth behind her bombshell mom, Jayne Mansfield. Ken Tucker offers and appreciation of George Clinton. Maron talks about the decision to end his WTF podcast.

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Tariffs on coffee and tea could give a boost to North America’s only native caffeinated plant. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Abianne Falla, owner of CatSpring Yaupon.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who star in the new horror film, ‘Together.’

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, and KNOW listener Jon Wentz.