A surprise snow day for the White House press corps by NPR

This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on September 26, 2026☆⚑

A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind by NPR

This week, panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Sam Rocha talk about the AI apocalypse, beds full of bees, and the death of brunch. Plus, guest Hernan Diaz discusses his favorite pen …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on September 19, 2026☆⚑

We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones by NPR

This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on September 12, 2026☆⚑

Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith by NPR

This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane TorresSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this o…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on September 5, 2026☆⚑

Trade wars, what are they good for? by NPR

This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks f…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on August 29, 2026☆⚑

Remembering Tim Curry by NPR

Actor Tim Curry, best-known for playing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died this week at age 80. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2005 about finding the chara…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:42pm on August 28, 2026☆⚑

Dolly Parton by NPR

The beloved country superstar died Tuesday at age 80. Parton spoke with Terry Gross in 2001 about growing up in rural poverty with 11 siblings, leaving for Nashville to become a star, and co…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:58pm on August 26, 2026☆⚑

Best Of: Colman Domingo / Writer Leïla Slimani by NPR

Colman Domingo is nominated for two Emmy Awards this year, for two very different roles: in the Netflix comedy The Four Seasons and in the final season of HBO's Euphoria. He spoke with Tonya…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:00am on August 22, 2026☆⚑

The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2! by NPR

This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on August 22, 2026☆⚑

The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1! by NPR

This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on August 15, 2026☆⚑

Colman Domingo loves a challenge by NPR

Colman Domingo is nominated for two Emmy Awards for two very different performances — in the Netflix comedy The Four Seasons and in HBO's Euphoria. "I can go very deep with my characters,"…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:01pm on August 13, 2026☆⚑

Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field by NPR

This week, legendary actor Sally Field joins us to talk about working with an octopus, or not, and introduces the world to her dog, Dashiell Hammett. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jac…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on August 8, 2026☆⚑

Jean Smart bids farewell to ‘Hacks’ by NPR

The fifth and final season of the HBO comedy series ‘Hacks’ is nominated for 24 Emmys, including one for Smart as best actress in a comedy series. The writers “raised the bar every sin…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:41pm on August 4, 2026☆⚑

Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach by NPR

This week, we're live in Sonoma with special guest Mary Roach! Plus panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres talk gambling, Cybertrucks, and wrinkles.Support public media…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 6:00am on August 1, 2026☆⚑

Best Of: Broadway legend André De Shields / Apache Chef Nephi Craig by NPR

At the age of 80, André De Shields is now on Broadway in “CATS: The Jellicle Ball.” He won a Tony in 2019 for his performance in “Hadestown” and co-stars in the new movie of the rev…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 5:00am on July 25, 2026☆⚑

A tick-filled odyssey by NPR

This week, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith SalieSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on July 25, 2026☆⚑

Broadway legend André De Shields doesn't walk, he floats by NPR

At the age of 80, Broadway legend André De Shields now starring in "CATS: The Jellicle Ball." He won a Tony in 2019 for his performance in "Hadestown," and co-stars in the new film of last…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:18pm on July 21, 2026☆⚑

We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead by NPR

This week, special guest Vicki Peterson joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé SloanSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for spons…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on July 18, 2026☆⚑

Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy by NPR

This week, we're live in Milwaukee with musician Jason Narducy. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad talk the World Cup, Love Island, and new rules for summer travel.S…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on July 11, 2026☆⚑

Remembering musical theater historian Robert Kimball by NPR

Kimball, who died July 2, was artistic advisor to Ira Gershwin. He wrote books about the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, and helped unearth unknown songs and manuscripts by them an…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 1:56pm on July 10, 2026☆⚑

Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers! by NPR

This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif MandviSee pcm.adswizz.com for informati…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on July 4, 2026☆⚑

Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones by NPR

This week, we talk reflecting pools, hydration breaks, and hot dudes with Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. Plus, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus joins us to answer thr…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on June 27, 2026☆⚑

Playwright Anna Deavere Smith turns to her family’s history for inspiration by NPR

For more than 50 years, Anna Deavere Smith has pioneered a type of theater built from real people's words, interviewing hundreds of Americans and then performing their words verbatim. Now sh…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 2:50pm on June 25, 2026☆⚑

Wendell Pierce is a proud journeyman actor by NPR

Wendell Pierce is working as hard as ever. He says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shak…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 3:36pm on June 23, 2026☆⚑

The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century by NPR

This week, Caro Claire Burke, the author of book of the summer "Yesteryear", joins panelists Karen Chee, Peter Grosz, and Shane O'NeillSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:00am on June 20, 2026☆⚑