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Friday

Movies

'Maxine's Baby' is a documentary chronicling the life of Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry

Ailsa Chang talks to Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz about their new documentary Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story that chronicles the life and controversy of the Hollywood mogul.

'Maxine's Baby' is a documentary chronicling the life of Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry

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Thursday

Space

Can we grow veggies in space?

A Texas undergrad is investigating sustainable agriculture systems for growing vegetables on Mars - and grew test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from maggots.

Can we grow veggies in space?

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Wednesday

Animals

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century after John Oliver promoted the bird not just on his show, but around the world.

The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

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Tuesday

Science

How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence

As army ants travel over uneven terrain, they link their bodies together to create bridges — a system that might give engineers insight into controlling robotic swarms.

How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence

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Thursday

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

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Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

The longest strike in history by actors against film and TV studios has finally ended. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher says there is a "new dawn."

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

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Wednesday

Author Interviews

'The Future' asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Naomi Alderman on her new novel, The Future, which asks whether the giants of technology more likely to save humankind or accelerate its end.

'The Future' asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end

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Friday

Movies

Taylor Swift's tour was a blockbuster in theaters. Hollywood is paying attention

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mia Galuppo of The Hollywood Reporter about how Taylor Swift's concert film, The Eras Tour, has reignited interest in concert films from studios and musicians alike.

Taylor Swift's tour was a blockbuster in theaters. Hollywood is paying attention

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Wednesday

Environment

Summer storms created rivers and lakes in California's Death Valley

Death Valley's Badwater Basin is full of water after an epic year of rain and snow in California - and wildflowers are blooming extraordinarily late in the season.

Summer storms created rivers and lakes in California's Death Valley

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Tuesday

Review

Movie Reviews

Scary movies had another big year. A horror scholar shares her favorites

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with horror scholar and filmmaker Rebekah McKendry about her favorite horror movies of the year and the ideas that tie them together.

Scary movies had another big year. A horror scholar shares her favorites

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Friday

Science

At 14 years old, America's Top Young Scientist dreams of curing skin cancer

Heman Bekele, winner of 3M's Young Scientist Challenge, wants to make cancer treatment cheaper and more accessible.

At 14 years old, America's Top Young Scientist dreams of curing skin cancer

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Music

The Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love again

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."

The Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love again

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Wednesday

Middle East

Gaza medical staff say they're missing critical resources to help hospitalized people

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Muhammad Hawajreh, a nurse and medical coordinator for Doctors without Borders in Gaza City, which may soon run out of fuel to power its generators.

Gaza medical staff say they're missing critical resources to help hospitalized people

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Friday

Music Interviews

Singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm on her new album, growing up religious and coming out

NPR's Juana Summers talks with singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm about her new album, Now That I've Been Honest, and her whirlwind couple of years since going viral for the song "Fat Funny Friend."

Singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm on her new album, growing up religious and coming out

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Wednesday

Politics

A breakdown of the chaos going on in the House

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Norman Ornstein, a senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, about what's is happening in the House.

A breakdown of the chaos going on in the House

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir

NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks to author Curtis Chin about his new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.

Curtis Chin recounts coming of age as a Chinese American gay kid in his new memoir

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