Father Argues Against Radicalism In 'Letters to a Young Muslim'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to author Omar Saif Ghobash, who wrote the book, Letters to a Young Muslim.
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Encore: 'La La Land' Invokes Nostalgia For 1930s Hollywood
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to director Damien Chazelle about his latest film, La La Land, which is a modern version of 1930s Hollywood musicals.
Betty Fussell Doesn't Mince Words In The Frank, Funny 'Eat, Live, Love, Die'
A new collection of some of Fussell's most celebrated essays showcases the food and travel writer's tough-girl philosophy. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Eat, Live, Love, Die an inspiring work.
Jeff Bridges Abides By His Actor Dad's Example: Bring Joy To The Set
"He really wanted all his kids to go into acting because he loved it so much," Bridges says of his father. In Hell or High Water, Bridges plays an aging Texas ranger tracking two bank robbers.
Small Batch Edition: The Golden Globes
In this brief edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, we talk about speeches, awards, Donald Glover's suit, Jimmy Fallon's monologue, and lots more.
What We Can Learn From 'Washington's Farewell'
The tradition of giving a goodbye address goes all the way back to the nation's first president. Author John Avlon says George Washington's farewell was remarkably prescient and prophetic.
Actor Om Puri Had Roles In More Than 300 Movies During His Life
The acclaimed Indian actor died at home on Jan. 6 after an apparent heart attack. He was 66 years old. Puri acted in some 300 movies, including Gandhi, Charlie Wilson's War, and East is East.
Actress Octavia Spencer Says 'Hidden Figures' Is A Movie Anyone Can Get Behind
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Octavia Spencer about her latest film, Hidden Figures. It tells the story of the black, female mathematicians who helped launch the first American astronauts into space.
'Hidden Figures' A Hit With Young Women Of Color Interested in STEM
The film Hidden Figures is inspiring a new generation of young female coders of color. NPR checks in with some teenagers who like the movie.
Actress Sigourney Weaver Talks About Redefining The Leading Lady Role
Weaver talks about her new film, A Monster Calls, which tells the story of an adolescent boy who seeks solace in his imagination from the sadness and anger of losing his mother to a terminal illness.