Juana Summers
Stories
-
'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego
Pee-wee As Himself tells the story of how a kid who grew up adoring The Little Rascals and I Love Lucy went on to revolutionize sketch comedy and children's television.
-
In memoir, 'Uncommon Favor,' coach Dawn Staley says she's trying to pay it forward
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, about her new memoir and successful career.
-
When new expenses hit your budget, these financial tips can help
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mandi Woodruff, a personal finance expert, about how best to navigate economic hardships in 2025.
-
Ava DuVernay defends the Smithsonian
NPR's Juana Summers talks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her lifetime achievement award speech at the Smithsonian American History Museum.
-
Saying goodnight to Maine's 'The Nite Show' with Danny Cashman
The host of The Nite Show in Maine says it's the only locally produced late night talk show in the country. But after 15 years, he's calling it quits.
-
This week in science: biker safety, orange cats and a gum disease-heart rhythm link
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about a tool to increase biker safety, the genetic secrets that make orange cats orange, and a link between gum disease and heart rhythm disorders.
-
Syrian aid group leader says U.S. lifting sanctions is historic moment
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mouaz Moustafa, executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about President Trump's decision to lift US sanctions against Syria.
-
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?
The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
-
Bay Area artist Ruby Ibarra wins the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest
Host Juana Summers talks with Ruby Ibarra, the Bay Area rapper who won this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Her winning entry, "Bakunawa," is inspired by Filipino mythology and the birth of her first child.
-
Report finds dire risk of starvation in Gaza as Israeli blockade continues
NPR's Juana Summers talks to Antoine Renard of the U.N. World Food Programme about the increasing risk of famine in Gaza, as Israel's block on humanitarian aid into the strip continues.
