This Roosevelt neighborhood coffee shop is a haven for geeks and more In Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood, tucked in a corner between other small businesses is a coffee shop that feels otherworldly. Inside there’s a mural featuring a spaceship. The sci-fi theme is everywhere, from the furniture to the artwork. Welcome to Distant Worlds Coffeehouse, a haven for geeks and nerds. Ruby de Luna
Tiny Desk Teams Up With Alt.Latino This Month NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre about their Alt.Latino Tiny Desk takeover for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Opinion: Free Expression Is On The Decline, In Cuba And Elsewhere Cuba is one of dozens of countries, including some U.S. allies, using emergency powers to stifle free expression. Scott Simon
Tom Skerritt Grapples With His Own Death In 'East Of The Mountains' NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tom Skerritt, who stars in East of the Mountains, a film about a retired heart surgeon dying of cancer.
Anthony Doerr On The Spark That Inspired 'Cloud Cuckoo Land' NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Anthony Doerr about his latest novel, Cloud Cuckoo Land.
As the WNBA playoffs begin, defending champs Seattle Storm seek their 5th title Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward about the Storm's upcoming playoff run, and the team's chances of winning another championship. Kim Malcolm
Modern art, the return of live dance, and other arts & culture picks to kick off Fall Kim Malcolm talks with Crosscut arts & culture editor Brangien Davis about her weekend recommendations. Kim Malcolm
ABC's New 'Wonder Years' Succeeds By Centering A Black Family In History The new revival of the 1988 series works because it reclaims Black people's part in history. Eric Deggans