'Jesus Wept' author chronicles the debates roiling the Catholic church Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for decades. Dave Davies
After a tragic accident, a widow faces a lifetime of what-ifs Live Fast won France's top literary prize in 2022. Brigitte Giraud's haunting book revisits the death of her husband in a motorcycle crash 20-odd years earlier. John Powers
An LA art exhibition challenges visitors to rethink their perceptions of fire Indigenous fire stewardship practices have existed for millennia in California. A new art exhibition in Los Angeles challenges visitors to rethink their own relationships with fire. Andrea Gutierrez
How a Tibetan American bridges her family and homeland identities Many second and third-generation immigrants have to figure out how to bridge their American and family homeland identities.
High school students describe the 'small true things' that matter in their lives Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.
Robert De Niro stars as a former president confronting a cyber attack in 'Zero Day' In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions. David Bianculli
Don't call him a sociopath: Here's how Andrew Scott humanizes 'Ripley' Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024. Terry Gross
Americans are reading fewer books for less time. People want to know why According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.
Decades-long volunteer serves a cup full of kindness at free meal program A free lunch program in Bellingham, Washington, is a mainstay for people in need of a hot meal. But thanks to a longtime 85-year-old volunteer, it's also become a reliable place for kindness and friendship.