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Wednesday March 30, 2022

Review: Impressive style and story outweigh flawed gameplay in 'Ghostwire: Tokyo'

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Review: Impressive style and story outweigh flawed gameplay in 'Ghostwire: Tokyo'

March 30, 2022 • A new horror-tinged adventure game delivers stunning visuals and an emotionally resonant story. But lackluster action and sticky controls get in the way.

Sunday March 27, 2022

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Sunday Puzzle: Vowelin' for you

March 27, 2022 • NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with winner Angie Miller from Beatrice, Nebraska and puzzle master Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Vowelin' for you

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Saturday March 26, 2022

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'Wait Wait' for March 26, 2022: With Not My Job guest Dan Snow

March 26, 2022 • Dan Snow is a historian and television presenter who was part of the expedition that uncovered Shackleton's lost ship Endurance, so we ask him about the undiscovered artists playing Lollapalooza.

'Wait Wait' for March 26, 2022: With Not My Job guest Dan Snow

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Thursday March 24, 2022

'Halo' TV show is a chance to add complexity to the video game's main character

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'Halo' TV show is a chance to add complexity to the video game's main character

March 24, 2022 • Master Chief's sense of honor and duty is central to his character. TV producers say that depicting how he defines that will be central to the new Paramount+ show.

'Halo' TV show is a chance to add complexity to the video game's main character

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In a new streaming series, the familiar world of 'HALO' needs a little space

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In a new streaming series, the familiar world of 'HALO' needs a little space

March 24, 2022 • The Paramount+ series, based on the game franchise, starts off stiff and familiar. It may take some time for the show, and its main character, to loosen up.

Wednesday March 23, 2022

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Everyone & Bears

March 23, 2022 • Comedian Ashley Ray joins Emma Choi to discuss a super cool and dangerous job opening, Emma interviews for the position and we pitch a reality TV show to the creator of "Love is Blind."

Everyone & Bears

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Monday March 21, 2022

Valve

Review: Heavy, buggy Steam Deck wins over a Nintendo Switch fan

March 21, 2022 • PC gaming behemoth Valve has rolled out a portable console. While it's heavy and buggy, the Steam Deck has already become a hot item for ardent gamers.

Sunday March 20, 2022

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Sunday Puzzle: Put your tie on

March 20, 2022 • Daniel Stutzman plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Elissa Nadworny.

Sunday Puzzle: Put your tie on

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Saturday March 19, 2022

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'Wait Wait' for March 19, 2022: With Not My Job guest Zazie Beetz

March 19, 2022 • Zazie Beetz earned an Emmy nomination for her role in Atlanta, one of the most celebrated shows of the 2010s. We invite her on to answer questions about the sassy beats of drummer Charlie Watts.

'Wait Wait' for March 19, 2022: With Not My Job guest Zazie Beetz

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Sunday March 13, 2022

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Sunday Puzzle: Word sandwiches

March 13, 2022 • NPR's Debbie Elliott plays the puzzle with winner Wes Rouher-Willoughby from Versailles, Ky., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Word sandwiches

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Saturday March 12, 2022

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'Wait Wait' for March 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor

March 12, 2022 • Elana Meyers Taylor an American bobsledder, and the most decorated Black athlete in the history of the Winter Olympics. She knows a lot about medals, but what does she know about heavy metal?

'Wait Wait' for March 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor

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Wednesday March 9, 2022

'Shadow Warrior' tries to mend its flawed history with race by recasting its hero

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'Shadow Warrior' tries to mend its flawed history with race by recasting its hero

March 9, 2022 • A video game franchise that's featured an Asian hero since 1997 has finally cast an Asian actor for the role.

Sunday March 6, 2022

Sunday Puzzle: May the odds be in your favor

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Sunday Puzzle: May the odds be in your favor

March 6, 2022 • Listener David Kirkpatrick plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Adrian Florido.

Sunday Puzzle: May the odds be in your favor

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Saturday March 5, 2022

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'Wait Wait' for March 5, 2022: With Not My Job guest Porsha Williams

March 5, 2022 • Porsha Williams is an activist, author, entrepreneur and the realest of the Real Housewives. But, what does she know about the fake housewives of classic TV sitcoms?

'Wait Wait' for March 5, 2022: With Not My Job guest Porsha Williams

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Wednesday March 2, 2022

EA is cutting Russian teams from its FIFA and NHL games over the Ukraine invasion

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EA is cutting Russian teams from its FIFA and NHL games over the Ukraine invasion

March 2, 2022 • "We stand with the people of Ukraine and join the voices around the world calling for peace," EA said in a statement.