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Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia
by Terry Gross
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about the latest research into insomnia.
From Family Drama To Global Apocalypse, These Two Novels Keep You Riveted
by Maureen Corrigan
'Dead To Me' Is One Of The Best — And Most Unpredictable — Series On TV
by David Bianculli
Netflix's new, 10-part dark comedy series is a terrific character study of two women (played by Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini) who meet at a therapy group to deal with grief issues.
Journalist Explains John Bolton's Push For 'Aggressive Use' Of American Power
by Terry Gross
New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins says President Trump's current national security adviser is a hawk who sees America as "a colossus operating anywhere it wants."
'Moneyland' Reveals How Oligarchs, Kleptocrats And Crooks Stash Fortunes
by Terry Gross
Journalist Oliver Bullough runs kleptocracy tours in London, in which he points out mansions bought by corrupt foreign leaders and oligarchs. Moneyland describes their secretive transnational world.
Lizzo Proves She's Ready For The Big Time With 'Cuz I Love You'
by Ken Tucker
Singer, rapper and dancer Lizzo has been playing the flute since she was in junior high. The diverse set of songs on her new album showcase an immensely ambitious — and talented — artist.
We Listen Back To Conversations With 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Zombies and Roxy Music are in this year's class of inductees. We'll listen back to conversations with The Zombies lead singer Colin Blunstone and Roxy Music co-founders Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno.
'Our Planet' Is A Remorseful Call To Arms
by John Powers
David Attenborough's Netflix series offers a strange waltz between wonder and melancholy. The show thrills us with the marvels of nature, and then saddens us that we are rapidly wiping them out.
'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Thrilling (If Exhausting) Journey Through Time
by Justin Chang
As the grand finale of 22 tightly interconnected movies, Endgame brings this chapter of the saga to a stirring and resonant close. Critic Justin Chang says it's one of Marvel's better pictures.
Mueller Report Shows How Witnesses, Messaging Apps Stymied Investigation
by Terry Gross
Washington Post investigative reporter Rosalind Helderman broke some of the big stories on the Trump team's ties to Russia. She notes what's new in the report and the questions left unanswered.