Celebrating James Baldwin, on what would have been his 100th birthday One of the most influential writers to emerge during the civil rights era, Baldwin, who died in 1987, spoke to Terry Gross in 1986 about growing up in Harlem and his decision to move to France. Terry Gross
Brittany Howard on Prince, break-up songs and giving 'everything and leaving nothing' As a kid, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist was told repeatedly she didn't look like a lead singer. "It made me sing ... louder and perform just as hard as I could," Howard says. Terry Gross
A conspicuously dressed-down shooter won Olympic silver. Then he went viral Five-time Olympian Yusuf Dikec shot his way to silver with regular eyeglasses and a hand in his pocket. His casual style impressed viewers and had many jokingly wondering whether he might be a hitman. Rachel Treisman
'Kneecap' is a profane, political and funny origin story of the Irish hip hip group An anarchic origin story for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap is a wild ride, starring the group members playing themselves. Bob Mondello
A Norwegian swimmer's love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond. Rachel Treisman
From 'E.T.' to 'Blade Runner,' how the summer of 1982 changed cinema forever In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other. In The Future Was Now, Chris Nashawaty chronicles how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. Tonya Mosley
Revisiting the hard-rock swagger of the New York Dolls' 1974 album, 50 years later Though sales were lackluster, Too Much Too Soon captured the band's spirit. Less than a year after its release, the Dolls broke up in a combination of commercial failure and personal misbehavior. Ken Tucker
A photographer captured the perfect shot of an Olympic surfer's record-breaking ride AFP photographer Jerome Brouillet captured the Brazilian world champion Gabriel Medina surfing through a huge wave in a ride that would net an Olympic-record score. Natalie Escobar
Boar's Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names, following an earlier recall of 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and meat. The Associated Press
The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon No illnesses have been reported in connection to the alerts. The FDA has recommended that manufacturers voluntarily recall their products. Ayana Archie