Sacha Pfeiffer
Stories
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Inside the unlikely origins of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts
From a spontaneous jam to a global series, this is the story of Tiny Desk told by its creators.
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A new film envisions a future where reality TV turns lethal
Director Edgar Wright talks about his new film, which imagines a world where every encounter could mean death in a dark, action-packed dystopia.
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Why the longest shutdown in American history still isn't over
The Senate holds a rare Sunday session but remains deadlocked over health care tax credits and shows no clear path to reopening the government. The president weighs in on social media.
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The fragile truce in Gaza edges toward its next phase
Hamas says it has returned remains of an Israeli soldier held in Gaza since 2014. It's a sign of progress towards the next stage of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, President Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, returns to Israel.
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How movies turn heartbreak into comedy, tragedy, and everything in between
From revenge plots to quiet goodbyes, breakup movies explore how people rebuild when love falls apart.
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What the push for affordability reveals about wealth inequality
Columbia University professor and Nobel Prize laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns that unchecked inequality is pushing America toward economic and political peril.
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The first novel from Craig Thomas, co-creator of 'How I Met Your Mother,' parallels his life
The novel blends sharp satire of Hollywood with a deeply personal look at family, marriage, and raising a child with disabilities.
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As the shutdown drags on, Senator Klobuchar urges action
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says Democrats are united on affordability and calls on the president to help end the shutdown.
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Writing radio obituaries is an art of its own
NPR's reporters on the choices and challenges of writing obituaries.
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The next battle for Austin's music scene is against the algorithms
KUT's Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore how Austin musicians are adapting to AI and the changing music industry.