Tatiana Maslany discusses the new Apple TV series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed'
Published: June 14, 2026 12:53
NPR's David Folkenflik asks Tatiana Maslany about starring in the new Apple TV series "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed."
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What's in a name? The origin of the 'Knick'
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5854986/whats-in-a-name-the-origin-of-the-knick
Published: June 14, 2026 12:26
What is a Knickerbocker? NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Peter-Christian Aigner, Director of the Gotham Center, to find out.
Is going non-profit the future of local newspapers?
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5855434/is-going-non-profit-the-future-of-local-newspapers
Published: June 14, 2026 12:26
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Steve Grove, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, about the future of newspapers and if going non-profit will strengthen them.
Trump will attend the G7 summit in France amid differences with European leaders
Published: June 14, 2026 12:26
President Trump will attend the G7 summit in France amid strained relations with Europe. NPR's David Folkenflik talks to Josh Lipsky at the Atlantic Council about what to expect.
Worries over water as a giant data center moves into the New Mexico desert
Published: June 14, 2026 12:26
A county in the New Mexico borderlands desperate for economic development has OK'd one of the country's biggest data centers, with its own gas-fired electricity plant. There's now some buyer's remorse.
A Virginia group wants to stop NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery from moving to Texas
Published: June 14, 2026 12:26
Two senators from Texas want to move the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian in Virginia to Houston. NPR's David Folkenflik talks with activist Joe Stief of the group Keep The Shuttle.
Blues musician Taj Mahal discusses his new album 'Time'
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5781016/blues-musician-taj-mahal-discusses-his-new-album-time
Published: June 14, 2026 12:26
NPR's David Folkenflik talks to blues musician Taj Mahal about his new album, "Time."
New York City fans celebrate the Knicks becoming NBA Champions after 53 years
Published: June 14, 2026 12:15
Fans exulted in New York City after the Knicks won the team's first NBA title in more than five decades.
In Oregon, a newly discovered species of spider got its own name and naming ceremony
Published: June 14, 2026 12:15
A biologist recently discovered a new species of cave spider in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge. It's getting a name from the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.
Sunday Puzzle: World Capitals
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/g-s1-127290/sunday-puzzle-world-capitals
Published: June 14, 2026 11:00
NPR's David Folkenflik plays the puzzle with Vermont Public listener Judy Alexander of South Burlington, Vermont along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5854962/trump-ufc-white-house-fights
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5805984/glp1-telehealth-weight-loss-drugs
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.
Federal judges face scrutiny after alleged misconduct in 3 states
Published: June 9, 2026 22:42
Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, putting pressure on the federal judiciary's system for policing bad behavior in its own ranks.
Kids compete in the annual Elvis tribute competition in the singer's hometown
Published: June 7, 2026 13:52
In Tupelo, Miss., the next generation of Elvis tribute artists competed at an annual Elvis fest in the town where The King was born.
Danny Dyer discusses British humor and the second season of 'Rivals'
Published: June 7, 2026 13:39
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with "Rivals" star Danny Dyer. The series follows a group of upper-class Brits as they jostle for power and double-cross each other along the way.
A viral mosquito-killing laser device could be coming to the U.S.
Published: June 7, 2026 13:32
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Ross Andersen of "The Atlantic" about a Chinese mosquito-killing laser and when it might be available in the U.S.
Russia's elite gather for Putin's pet project — an economic forum in St Petersburg
Published: June 7, 2026 13:21
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.
On X, influencers are using prediction markets to sow distrust about election results
Published: June 7, 2026 13:21
On X, posts about prediction markets are becoming the latest way for influencers to sow doubt about election results.
Texas has detected a flesh-eating parasite in livestock after 60 years
Published: June 7, 2026 13:21
Texas officials announced they have detected the New World screwworm in livestock, the first evidence of the parasite in that state in decades.
Virginia's data center boom is raising West Virginia's electricity bills
Published: June 7, 2026 13:21
West Virginia is all-in on coal while neighboring Virginia is moving away from it. But the same utility serves both states, making it hard to lower bills for customers.
Politics chat: Maine to vote on Platner, California waits primary results
Published: June 7, 2026 13:21
An upcoming primary election in Maine and last week's primary elections in California mean campaign season is well underway.
Trump says Iran's military is 'totally destroyed'. Here's where their stockpiles stand
Published: June 7, 2026 13:20
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sina Azodi, who teaches Middle East Politics at George Washington University, about Iran's missile and drone stockpiles and its strategy in deploying them.
Look up! Venus and Jupiter are sharing a 'cosmic kiss'
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5848654/look-up-venus-and-jupiter-are-sharing-a-cosmic-kiss
Published: June 7, 2026 12:14
Jupiter and Venus will appear close together in the sky Monday and Tuesday in what astronomy calls a "conjunction."