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11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world
The books we're spotlighting this month don't exactly radiate escapist good vibes — but they do offer the opportunity to step into someone else's life and get to know their view of our shared world.
Netflix does Nordic noir right in 'Jo Nesbø's Detective' series
A tortured Oslo police detective may be on the trail of a psycho killer in this genuinely suspenseful screen adaptation of Jo Nesbø's <em>The Devil's Star.</em>
Spring TV is stacked: The shows you won't want to miss right now
From dystopian drama to Silicon Valley satire, a wave of buzzy new series — and a few big finales — arrives all at once.
Now cancer-free, 'Roastmaster' comic Jeff Ross still finds humor in loss
Known for his ruthless celebrity roasts, Ross turns inward in his Netflix special, <em>Take a Banana for the Ride</em>, which details the loss of his parents and grandfather.
'The Testaments' star Chase Infiniti discusses her 'rocket ship' career success
Rising star Chase Infiniti has had a breakout year in Hollywood. She speaks with A Martínez about her upcoming role in the <em>Handmaid's Tale</em> sequel, <em>The Testaments</em>.<br>
How a stranger encouraged a father struggling with his daughter's health issues
A man who was trying to support his daughter with an undiagnosed disorder received praise from a stranger. He said it changed their life.
How a stranger's kind words stayed with a father and daughter
A father who was trying to support his daughter with an undiagnosed disorder received praise from a stranger. He said it changed their life.
New online game 'Five Nights at Epstein's' has parents and schools concerned
A video game has captured kids' attentions. It's called <em>Five Nights at Epstein's</em> — and the goal is to survive multiple nights on Jeffrey Epstein's island unscathed.
An author and former detective on Norway's Easter tradition of reading crime fiction
In Norway, Easter is celebrated by reading crime fiction. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe investigates this holiday tradition with author and former homicide detective Jorn Lier Horst.
Iceland Air is looking for bad photographers to take pictures of beautiful sights
Iceland Air is hiring a photographer to come to their country and take pictures of beautiful landscapes. The main requirement for candidates is that their photography skills must be terrible.
OB-GYN Mary Fariba Afsari discusses her memoir 'Labor' about starting a mobile clinic
Practicing OB-GYN Mary Fariba Afsari bought an RV and started a mobile clinic in 2022. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Afsari about her book, "Labor: One Woman's Work."
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Natural disasters and political instability hampered U.S. museum attendance in 2025
<em>The Art Newspaper</em>'s latest annual study of "the world's 100 most visited art museums" also reveals signs of modest growth.
'Wait Wait' for April 4, 2026: With Not My Job guest Olivia Munn
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Negin Farsad, special guest Olivia Munn and panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Author George Saunders shares the experience he wishes he could give to every person
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author George Saunders talks about the experience he wishes he could give to every person.
'The Drama' is a half-baked comedy about wedding stress and cancel culture
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play an engaged couple whose happiness is derailed when a boozy game of "What's the Worst Thing You've Ever Done?" uncovers a dark secret from the past.
Comic/filmmaker and star Julio Torres spins immigration stress into satire
Torres talks about the obstacles he faced in the immigration system after he came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. His new HBO Max show is <em>Color Theories</em>. <em>Originally broadcast March 11, 2024.</em>
Dark wedding comedy 'The Drama' has a provocative premise — but it never commits
Early on, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new movie <em>The Drama</em> takes a turn. We're talking about it here: spoilers ahead.
The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem
There's a lot more to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" than "peanuts and Cracker Jack."<br>
'I dreamed it...I expected it.': Arsenio Hall talks about his career and new memoir
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with America's beloved late-night TV host Arsenio Hall who writes of the ups and downs of his remarkable career in his new memoir, "Arsenio."
Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon
The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of <em>The Godfather</em> and the Egg McMuffin.
From 'The Old Man' to 'Giant,' John Lithgow is still going strong
Lithgow, 80, plays an intelligence agent in the FX action series <em>The Old Man</em>, and he's currently starring in the Broadway production of <em>Giant</em>, about a troubling side of children's author Roald Dahl.
A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters
The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before. The president's face stares down from federal buildings while statues and posters mock him below.
The oil industry is betting big on plastics. Here's what that means for the future
Journalist Beth Gardiner says the fossil fuel industry is increasingly reliant upon plastic products. Her book is <em>Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet.</em>
Homesick in a foreign country, a teenager meets a lifelong friend
Holly Deiaco-Smith was feeling homesick while studying abroad in France when she was 19 years old. An encounter at the post office changed everything and led to a decades-long friendship.
From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year
Countercultural mythmaking and global corporate dominance have helped the tech corporation sail through criticism.
Award Season Surprise: Independent Film Sweeps Major Categories
The critically acclaimed indie production took home top honors at the ceremony, beating out big-budget studio films in a stunning upset for Hollywood's biggest night.
6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.
'The Keeper' is a grand finale to Tana French's Cal Hooper crime series
Set in a quaint Irish village, <em>The Keeper</em> follows <em>The Searcher</em> and <em>The Hunter,</em> and solidifies the crime series' status as a contemporary classic.
Inside the high-priced retreats promising to help men reclaim their masculinity
The Trump era has brought a resurgence of the "alpha male."<em> New Yorker</em> writer Charles Bethea reports on camps where men crawl through mud and sit in ice baths in an effort to reclaim masculinity.
Former Alex Jones employee says: 'It was nonsense, it was lies'
Josh Owens spent four years as a video editor and field producer for Jones' Infowars media company. "It was all about making things look cinematic," he says. Owens' memoir is <em>The Madness of Believing.</em>
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy.
Farmworker communities are still reeling after Chavez sexual abuse allegations
Cesar Chavez once lived in Delano, home of the United Farm Workers' first HQ. In the wake of sexual abuse allegations against him, many in the city struggle over removing his name from public spaces.
New Museum Exhibition Explores the History of Digital Culture
The groundbreaking exhibition traces the evolution of internet culture, social media, and digital art, featuring interactive installations and rare artifacts from the early web era.
Streaming Wars Heat Up as Major Platforms Announce New Content Deals
Competition among streaming services intensified this week with billions of dollars in new content licensing and production agreements announced across the industry.