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Associate Editor, Arts Desk

Rose Friedman is an Associate Editor for NPR's Arts, Books & Culture desk. She edits radio pieces on a range of subjects, including books, pop culture, fine arts, theater, obituaries and the occasional Harry Potter-check-in. She is also co-creator of NPR's annual Book Concierge and the podcast recommendation site Earbud.fm. In addition, Rose has edited commentaries for the network, as well as regular features like This Week's Must Read on All Things Considered.


Rose was an intern at Minnesota Public Radio before coming to NPR in 2010. Prior to her life in public radio she worked at a cheese shop in St. Paul, Minnesota and studied labor history at Macalester College. Outside of NPR her hobbies include cooking and eating.

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Monday

Sunday

Movies

At the New York Film Festival, the actors' strike put the spotlight on smaller films

The New York Film Festival wraps up this weekend. It's a venue for some of the season's big releases — as well as some offbeat, foreign and indie movies.

At the New York Film Festival, the actors' strike put the spotlight on smaller films

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Sunday

Before summer ends, let's squeeze in one last trip to 'Our Pool'
Lucy Ruth Cummins

Author Interviews

Before summer ends, let's squeeze in one last trip to 'Our Pool'

Our Pool is a joyful, colorful, picture book ode to the neighborhood pool — the lockers, the sunscreen, the cannonballs. Author Lucy Ruth Cummins was inspired by trips to the local pool with her son.

Before summer ends, let's squeeze in one last trip to 'Our Pool'

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Friday

All Things Considered

TV writer David Simon weighs in on the Writers Guild of America strike

David Simon talks about how being a TV writer has changed over the years — and so have writer's wages.

TV writer David Simon weighs in on the Writers Guild of America strike

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Thursday

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with '12,' fellow artists recall his impact

Japanese musician, composer, record producer, pianist, activist, writer, actor and dancer Ryuichi Sakamoto, photographed on June 30, 2016 in Paris. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Music Interviews

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with '12,' fellow artists recall his impact

The composer has been lauded for decades over his deeply affective music; director Alejandro González Iñárritu, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and more join us to explain why.

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with '12,' fellow artists recall his impact

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Saturday

Books

How to find your next favorite read with NPR's Books We Love

The NPR Concierge is back — with a new name. We're calling it "Books We Love" this year, and it has over 300 recommendations for every type of reader.

How to find your next favorite read with NPR's Books We Love

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Wednesday

Wednesday

Ed Ward, Rock Critic And Historian, Dead At 72

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Music News

Ed Ward, Rock Critic And Historian, Dead At 72

Ward spent time writing and editing reviews for a young Rolling Stone – and later became both a broadcast critic and historian, publishing two volumes on the beginnings of rock and roll.

Ed Ward, Rock Critic And Historian, Dead At 72

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Wednesday

Shuttered Venues Still Waiting For Government Aid Announced In December

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Music News

Shuttered Venues Still Waiting For Government Aid Announced In December

The Small Business Administration experienced a rough launch for its grant program intended to help long-beleaguered venues. After so long without a lifeline, though, time is running thin.

Shuttered Venues Still Waiting For Government Aid Announced In December

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Thursday

Sunday

Culture

Park Avenue Armory Honors Women's Suffrage In New Show

"100 Years 100 Women" is the title of a new show at the Park Avenue Armory. The artists in it all created new pieces to mark the centennial of the 19th amendment.

Park Avenue Armory Honors Women's Suffrage In New Show

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Wednesday

Cooking Chicken In A Pig's Bladder (It Sounds Better In French) With Bill Buford

Bill Buford demonstrates how to make Poulet En Vessie, chicken cooked in a pig's bladder. George Buford hide caption

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Food

Cooking Chicken In A Pig's Bladder (It Sounds Better In French) With Bill Buford

In his new memoir Dirt, chef Bill Buford recounts his experience working in Lyon, France. We met up over Zoom to make Poulet en Vessie -- chicken cooked in a pig's bladder.

Cooking Chicken In A Pig's Bladder (It Sounds Better In French) With Bill Buford

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Monday

Ennio Morricone, The Sound Of The American West, Dies At 91

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Music News

Ennio Morricone, The Sound Of The American West, Dies At 91

The iconic Italian composer, who scored The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and more than 500 other films, died Monday in Rome.

Ennio Morricone, The Sound Of The American West, Dies At 91

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Friday

How A Virtual Powwow Helped Heal A Spirit Broken During The Pandemic

Kay Oxendine of the Haliwa Saponi Tribe in North Carolina, was set to serve as the first woman to emcee of the tribe's annual powwow — until the event was canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy of Kay Oxendine hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

How A Virtual Powwow Helped Heal A Spirit Broken During The Pandemic

Kay Oxendine of the Haliwa Saponi Tribe in North Carolina, was set to serve as the first woman to emcee of the tribe's annual powwow — until the event was canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

How A Virtual Powwow Helped Heal A Spirit Broken During The Pandemic

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Thursday

Friday

In New York, Number Of COVID-19 Patients In ICU Drops For First Time

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Coronavirus Updates

In New York, Number Of COVID-19 Patients In ICU Drops For First Time

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's cautiously optimistic that the COVID-19 infection rate is slowing in New York. He called for federal help to ramp up mass scale testing as a step to ease the shutdown.

Thursday

NYC Mayor And NY Governor Say Social Distancing Is Working, Warn Not To Let Up

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Coronavirus Updates

NYC Mayor And NY Governor Say Social Distancing Is Working, Warn Not To Let Up

Bill de Blasio and Andrew Cuomo both point to signs of good news in the coronavirus data, but say that restrictions on nonessential workers and businesses must continue.

Wednesday

Thursday

Law

Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

A New York judge sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sex crimes including rape. Hours later he was rushed to a hospital. A spokesperson told NPR it was for "ongoing heart problems."

Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

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Wednesday

Law

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Sex Crimes

A New York judge has sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison. Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Sex Crimes

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Monday

Law

Verdict Reached In Harvey Weinstein Criminal Case

A New York jury has convicted former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape and committing a criminal sexual act. Weinstein was found not guilty of the most serious charges of predatory sexual assualt.

Verdict Reached In Harvey Weinstein Criminal Case

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Tuesday

Law

Harvey Weinstein's Fate Is In The Hands Of A Manhattan Jury

Jury deliberations begin Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes trial. The prosecution made its closing arguments last Friday.

Harvey Weinstein's Fate Is In The Hands Of A Manhattan Jury

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Saturday

Law

Reporter's Notebook: The Trial Of Harvey Weinstein

The sex crimes trial of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinsten is going to the jury. And, after two weeks of testimony, NPR's Rose Friedman says covering it has been challenging and fascinating.

Reporter's Notebook: The Trial Of Harvey Weinstein

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Friday

Law

Prosecution Makes Closing Arguments In Harvey Weinstein Trial

The prosecution made its final arguments in the sex crimes trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein. The case rests on whether the jury believes the six women who testified against Weinstein.

Prosecution Makes Closing Arguments In Harvey Weinstein Trial

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