Elena Burnett
Stories
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History of mixed-race children orphaned in Germany after WWII inspires new novel by Sadeqa Johnson
NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel THE KEEPER OF LOST CHILDREN and discovering the story of mixed-race children who were left in German orphanages following World War II.
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Carla Hayden recommends books by Black authors from 2016 that resonate today
We're continuing to celebrate Black History Month by looking back at 2016, a year that brought big moments in the culture.
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Why 'Vigil' author George Saunders often revisits death in his work
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author George Saunders on his latest novel Vigil, and why he finds himself revisiting death in his work.
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'Crux' author Gabriel Tallent says taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Gabriel Tallent about his new novel Cruxand why not taking risks doesn't always guarantee a safety net.
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'Hope. Hope. Hope.' How Gabby Giffords keeps fighting for change.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and Giffords Executive Director Emma Brown about their efforts to stop gun violence.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani discusses New York state expansion of childcare funding
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. With New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, he announced increased state funding with the aim of universal child care.
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Is the whiskey industry in trouble?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with bourbon expert Fred Minnick on what Jim Beam's halting distillation at main distillery reveals about the challenges facing the bourbon industry and the year ahead.
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What makes a great 'Scrooge'?
Elena Burnett and Barrie Hardymon on why Ebenezer Scrooge keeps returning to the screen, and what makes a great Christmas Carol adaptation endure.
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Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with writer Todd S. Purdum about his last interview with Rob Reiner and the filmmaker's legacy as an advocate.
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What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer
Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles.
