Madison McFerrin: Tiny Desk Concert
Madison McFerrin, who creates instruments in real-time out of her looped vocals, previews songs from her upcoming album SCORPIO backed by a Chicago-based band and a sister vocal trio.
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Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers 'hidden treasure' of music by women
French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases.
'Notes to John' completes late author Joan Didion's trilogy on grief
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Knopf publisher Jordan Pavlin and Shelley Wanger, Joan Didion's longtime editor and one of her literary trustees, about the new book "Notes to John."
What makes for a good dystopian film? NPR producers weigh in
In the latest installment of our film series, All Things Considered staffers weigh in on what makes for a good dystopian film.
Sunday Puzzle: Same beginnings
NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with MPR listener, Dave Scheid of Rochester, Minn., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
The Pope's funeral is complete. What comes next?
Over the next few days, leaders of the Catholic church from around the world will gather at the Vatican to mourn — and also, to prepare for the Conclave.
What it's like to cover Pope Francis?
The man remembered today at a funeral in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis, was once very different.
Pope Francis laid to rest today.
Thousands were in Rome to witness the funeral of Pope Francis.
'Fueling Knowledge' podcast explores how oil money funds universities
Fueling Knowledge is a two-part series from the W-W-N-O and W-R-K-F podcast Sea Change, produced with Floodlight and the Louisiana Illuminator.
'Wait Wait' for April 26, 2025: With Not My Job guest Brian Tyree Henry
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Karen Chee, special guest Brian Tyree Henry and panelists Negin Farsad, Luke Burbank, and Brian Babylon