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'The Woman King' reigns supreme

The new movie The Woman King tells the story of the Agojie, a real-life group of women warriors who protected a West African kingdom in the 1820s. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega – and it mixes bloody battle scenes with discussions of leadership and chosen family.

'The Woman King' reigns supreme

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Heat Can Take A Deadly Toll On Humans

Heat—it's common in summer in much of the world, but it's getting increasingly more lethal as climate change causes more extreme heat. NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer talks with Short Wave's Regina G. Barber about how human bodies cope with extended extreme heat and how current information on how hot it feels need updating.

Heat Can Take A Deadly Toll On Humans

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Cari Champion on the power of Black women in sports—including herself

On this week's episode of The Limits, Jay speaks with his longtime friend and former colleague, Cari Champion. Cari has hosted flagship ESPN shows like First Take and SportsCenter, and currently hosts her own podcasts, Naked with Cari Champion and The Brownprint.

Cari Champion on the power of Black women in sports—including herself

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A Little Bit Pregnant

This week on Invisibilia, could the rebrand of a familiar pill open up a new way to control fertility in a post-Roe America?

A Little Bit Pregnant

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Business & Self Improvement

Tips, tricks, and inspiration.

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Planet Money

How money shapes the world.

Econ's Brush with the Law

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Life Kit

Tools to help you get it together.

When something feels personal, here's how to cope

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Quick insights into work, business, and the economy.

Is your new CEO a liability?

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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

The secrets, regrets, and wins that define modern leadership.

Gates Foundation: Melinda Gates

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It's OK to laugh.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Daily pop cultural commentary in high spirits.

The music and meaning of Mariah Carey

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Have a laugh and test your news knowledge.

Michael Strahan tackles football, broadcasting and skincare

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The Best of Car Talk

America's funniest mechanics take calls from car owners.

#2278: Repossessed or Just Possessed?

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Your curated guide to brilliant creators.

Billy Eichner on writing and starring in Bros

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Only A Game

Weekly sports for the serious fan and the steadfast avoider.

OAG Staff Picks: Peter Sagal, Tup Holmes, Leo Ferris And More

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What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito

Two New York legends get into the culture.

Robert Glasper On How To Get More Young People Into Jazz

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Discover something new.

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Invisibilia

Stories that will make you see your own life differently.

Therapy Ghostbusters

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Short Wave

New discoveries and everyday mysteries in 10 minutes.

One Park. 24 Hours.

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TED Radio Hour

Tackling big questions with the world's greatest thinkers.

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

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'The Woman King' reigns supreme

Heat Can Take A Deadly Toll On Humans

Cari Champion on the power of Black women in sports—including herself

A Little Bit Pregnant

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

The music and meaning of Mariah Carey

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Michael Strahan tackles football, broadcasting and skincare

The Best of Car Talk

#2278: Repossessed or Just Possessed?

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Billy Eichner on writing and starring in Bros

Only A Game

OAG Staff Picks: Peter Sagal, Tup Holmes, Leo Ferris And More

What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito

Robert Glasper On How To Get More Young People Into Jazz

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