Patrick Jarenwattananon
Stories
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Music
Play It Forward: George Clinton Is Everyone's Hype Man
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with George Clinton about the legacy of his work, how the spirit of funk is synonymous with freedom and an artist he's grateful for: Constance Hauman.
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Politics
America's Satanic Panic Returns — This Time Through QAnon
In the 1980s, false accusations of Satanic ritual abuse spread across the U.S. Now, QAnon has revived those fears, borrowing from the playbook of the Satanic Panic from decades prior.
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Music
St. Vincent On The Sleazy '70s Sounds And The Background Stories Of 'Daddy's Home'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with musician Annie Clark about her new '70s-inspired album as St. Vincent, called Daddy's Home.
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National
A 'Shot' At $1 Million? Local Governments Offering Incentives For Vaccines
Free hunting license in Maine, free beer in New Jersey and a chance to win $1 million in Ohio. Across the country, cities and state are offering incentives to get people vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Politics
Rep. Curtis, R-Utah, Explains His Vote To Remove Liz Cheney From House Leadership
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah about his vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives.
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Movies
'TCM Reframed' Looks At Beloved Old Movies Through Modern Eyes
Turner Classic Movies' Reframed series aims to provide context and conversation around canonical films that have been revealed as problematic by contemporary standards.
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National
As Campus Life Resumes, So Does Concern Over Hazing
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Hank Nuwer about concerns that a pandemic-induced lull in hazing-related deaths may reverse as college students return to campus.
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Environment
Abnormally Dry California Forests Are A Grim Warning For 2021's Wildfire Season
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with reporter Amy Graff from SFGate about a grim sign for 2021's wildfire season: low moisture in California forests.
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National
Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges
A verdict has been reached in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. The former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
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Health
Behind The COVID-19 Surge In Papua New Guinea
COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea have been surging. As hundreds become sick each day, the healthcare system is struggling to keep up. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Rebecca Kuku.