Month: September 2025

Salt Fat Acid Heat author Nosrat shares recipes in Good Things. Justin Chang reviews A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Gilbert opens up about sex, drugs and codependency in All the Way to the River.

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In 1999, Tony Hawk’s “900” trick put a fresh spin on skateboarding. Now the board, helmet and other gear he used to land it have sold big at auction. Hawk tells us how it all came together.

Meriam-Webster is revising one of its dictionaries to include many Gen Z words like “dad bod” and “cold brew.”

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Jeremiah Hyslip of New York City along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

In Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is now illegal because it’s vanishing in the wild.

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The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

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NPR’s Andrew Limbong talks with Chase Infiniti about starring in One Battle After Another. It’s her first movie role, where she plays Leonardo DiCaprio’s daughter, and does all her own stunts.

“The Lost Bus” tells the true story of a school bus driver who rescues 22 children during California’s deadliest wildfire. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with America Ferrera, who plays a teacher in the film.

Rocky Horror aficionados used to attend screenings of the film over and over to take notes on the details. Accurately mirroring every line and dance move has gotten easier over time.

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Brian Finn is a tattoo artist in Toledo, Ohio who has been offering free and discounted tattoos for people covering trauma scars for more than 10 years. 

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