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A look at Trump's plans to restrict voting
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/03/nx-s1-5734407/a-look-at-trumps-plans-to-restrict-voting
Published: March 3, 2026 20:44
President Trump is promoting tighter restrictions on mail-in ballots as well as passage of the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. UCLA professor Richard Hasen unpacks the ramifications.John Powers reviews the Oscar-nominated Japanese…
Jessie Buckley loves the ‘shadowy bits’ of her characters
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5732883/jessie-buckley-loves-the-shadowy-bits-of-her-characters
Published: March 2, 2026 21:14
Jessie Buckley spoke with Terry Gross about her role as Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, in ‘Hamnet,’ directed by Chloé Zhao. She’s nominated for an Oscar and already won a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for her performance. The Irish actor talks about motherhood,…
Best Of: Kate Hudson / Stellan Skarsgård
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/28/nx-s1-5727870/best-of-kate-hudson-stellan-skarsgard
Published: February 28, 2026 06:05
Kate Hudson is up for an Oscar for her role as Claire in the film ‘Song Sung Blue,’ starring opposite Hugh Jackman as one half of Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute band. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about pursuing singing late in her career. We…
The voice of SpongeBob, Tom Kenny
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5727862/the-voice-of-spongebob-tom-kenny
Published: February 27, 2026 17:05
We take a trip to Bikini Bottom and revisit our interview with Tom Kenny, who plays SpongeBob on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series, and in the new ‘Spongebob SquarePants’ film. Kenny’s been voicing the character since the show began in 1999. In 2004…
Is the U.S. headed toward military conflict with Iran?
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-s1-5727749/is-the-u-s-headed-toward-military-conflict-with-iran
Published: February 26, 2026 20:46
New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran's nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump's goal is regime change.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links…
Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t believe in bad guys
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/25/nx-s1-5726397/stellan-skarsgard-doesnt-believe-in-bad-guys
Published: February 25, 2026 19:59
Aside from the evil Baron Harkonnen in ‘Dune,’ actor Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t really believe in bad guys. He looks for nuance in every role. He’s Oscar-nominated for his performance in ‘Sentimental Value,’ as a successful filmmaker who is estranged from…
Tayari Jones on friendship, writing, and choosing your ‘Kin’
Published: February 24, 2026 20:11
Eight years after her bestseller 'An American Marriage,' Tayari Jones has written a new novel, 'Kin,' set in the Jim Crow South. It follows two girls, Vernice and Annie, who grow up next door to each other without their mothers. That shared wound binds…
Kate Hudson
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/23/nx-s1-5723870/kate-hudson
Published: February 23, 2026 20:11
Kate Hudson has had a hugely successful career as an actor and entrepreneur, but knew she'd always regret it if she didn't try her hand at music. Finally in 2024 she released her debut album, 'Glorious,' and got to share a whole other side of herself with…
Best Of: The life and legacy of Fela Kuti / Michael Pollan on consciousness
Published: February 21, 2026 12:00
The Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the ‘70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country’s brutal dictatorship. The danceable music and political lyrics inspired a youth movement. Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad talks with Terry…
Remembering actor Robert Duvall & filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
Published: February 20, 2026 17:35
The great actor Robert Duvall made his mark starring in epic movies and intimate dramas including ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Tender Mercies,’ ‘The Great Santini,’ and, of course, ‘Apocalypse Now.’ He died Sunday at age 95. We listen back to archival interviews from…
Michael Pollan’s journey to understand consciousness
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/19/nx-s1-5719479/michael-pollans-journey-to-understand-consciousness
Published: February 19, 2026 19:21
Science journalist Michael Pollan has written extensively about the therapeutic benefits of mind-altering psychedelics. His new book, ‘A World Appears,’ asks, what is consciousness? “Consciousness has kind of become the secular substitute for the soul,” he…
A look at the ethical implications of AI
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/nx-s1-5718261/a-look-at-the-ethical-implications-of-ai
Published: February 18, 2026 18:31
The AI chatbot Claude can help you write an email, challenge a hospital bill, or publish a novel. It was also reportedly used by the U.S. military in the operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Now the Pentagon is threatening to cut…