In a collection of 40+ interviews, author Adam Moss tries to find the key to creation
Author Adam Moss interviewed more than 40 creative minds to find out how they went from a blank page to finished work of art.
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'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of "Patriots," a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.
A grassroots effort in Michigan is raising reparations — while the government lags
When state and federal legislation is slow, if at all, a Michigan church in East Lansing is gathering money and making plans to distribute funds.
Players are pushing back against free video games that rely on in-game purchases
In 2012, a studio had a game with no publishers. So it tried something new. Now, many studios use the "live service model." Rather than costing money upfront, games are free with "in-game purchases."
Columbia University's student radio is on air nonstop covering campus protests
Columbia University's student radio station WKCR has been transformed into a bustling newsroom by the protests that have roiled campus for the past week.
Emily Henry on 'embarrassing, giddy, freefall' of writing, reading and being in love
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Emily Henry about her new book FUNNY STORY and the difficulty of writing a genuinely nice person while also creating obstacles in getting two people together.
After years of documenting Jewish food traditions, Joan Nathan focuses on her family's
Joan Nathan has spent her life exploring in the kitchen, but for the Passover Seder, she sticks with a menu that follows her own family's traditions.
Judi Dench on a career and friendship forged by Shakespeare
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Judi Dench and director Brendan O'Hea about their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent and a career and friendship forged by the Bard.
The debate to fix an outdated and incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
PEN America ceremony canceled due to protest, Tony Kushner will donate prize money
PEN America has canceled its annual literary awards ceremony after nearly half of the authors nominated withdrew in protest over the organization's response to the Israel-Hamas war.