Stone writes in 'National Geographic': Spice in 'Dune' is more real than you think NPR's A Martínez asks National Geographic writer Maddie Stone about some of the real science behind the fictional world of "Dune." A Martínez
Angela Merkel writes about her tenure as German chancellor in 'Freedom' NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel about her new memoir "Freedom." Mary Louise Kelly
Politics Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom. Mary Louise Kelly Courtney Dorning Esme Nicholson Erika Ryan
This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her. Ailsa Chang Mallory Yu Gurjit Kaur
Arts & Life 'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating During her years as a military linguist, Bailey Williams pushed her body to extremes. Her new book is Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines. Tonya Mosley
Ten years later, could 'Parks and Recreation' still work? Jerry isn't sure Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks and Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers. Sarah Handel Juana Summers Elena Burnett
Arts & Life 'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024. Terry Gross
Laughter was a lifeline in childhood, comedian Youngmi Mayer shares in memoir In her new memoir, standup comedian Youngmi Mayer navigates the sometimes rocky terrain between trauma and comedy. Juana Summers Vincent Acovino Jeanette Woods
Arts & Life What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems. Michael Levitt Ari Shapiro Christopher Intagliata
Jaleel White opens up on the highs and lows of child stardom in 'Growing Up Urkel' NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Jaleel White about his new memoir, Growing Up Urkel, and the highs and lows of the fame that came along with playing one of the most iconic nerds on '90s television. Jordan-Marie Smith Ashley Brown Ailsa Chang