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Why 'lone wolf' Samantha Crain opened up her creative process on 'Gumshoe'

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Why 'lone wolf' Samantha Crain opened up her creative process on 'Gumshoe'

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The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.

World Cafe: Samantha Crain

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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

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What's Making Us Happy: Recommendations From 'Pop Culture Happy Hour'

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Soundtrack Show, Reservation Dogs, Janelle Monáe and more.

Joyful protests and funny rituals with Reservation Dogs' Dallas Goldtooth

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Joyful protests and funny rituals with Reservation Dogs' Dallas Goldtooth

In FX's Reservation Dogs, Dallas Goldtooth plays the character "Spirit" — a Native American warrior in feathers and buckskin who curses and makes dirty jokes. Dallas also brings his irreverence to the frontlines of protests against oil pipelines. He talks to guest host Tracie Hunte about merging his passions for comedy and organizing, and how he's changing stereotypes with heaps of joy.

Joyful protests and funny rituals with Reservation Dogs' Dallas Goldtooth

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