Questlove's Sly Stone documentary confronts the 'burden of Black genius' In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the overwhelming pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. Originally broadcast Feb. 10, 2025. Terry Gross
Looking to grill more veggies this Memorial Day? Try nopales NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Scott Detrow
An ancient Hawaiian sport is making a comeback There's an ancient tradition in Hawaii that involves riding a narrow, wooden sled down a mountain track. Some practitioners are reviving it. Catherine Cluett Pactol
Sunday Puzzle: Supermarket Brands NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Maureen Perrotte of Ravena, New York and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. Will Shortz
Indian writer Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize Joy in India as writer Banu Mushtaq wins a major literary award for her short stories that she wrote over 3 decades in a regional language. Diaa Hadid
A major sumo wrestling tournament comes to a close this weekend The Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournaments comes to an end this weekend.
Is Tom Cruise the essential movie star? On this installment of our Cineplexity series, NPR staffers discuss the films of actor Tom Cruise and whether or not he's the quintessential movie star. Marc Rivers
Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal Shira Perlmutter's termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence. Andrew Limbong
Mission: Impossible's overblown 'Final Reckoning' still thrills The two hour, 49 minute conclusion to the seven-sequel franchise is self-congratulatory and inanely plotted. But, as always, it's fun to watch Tom Cruise, now 62, execute eye-popping stunts. John Powers
Remembering Broadway composer Charles Strouse Strouse, who died May 15, wrote the music for musicals like Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause, It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman, and Golden Boy. Originally broadcast in 2002. Terry Gross