William Troop

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• New Music Friday: Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds

  The country singer-songwriter formerly known as Sturgill Simpson has a new album out under his current stage name, Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds.

  Mar 13, 2026 at 2:16 pm

• Roger Bennett's world revolves around the World Cup – and it always has

  NPR's Juana Summers talks to Roger Bennet about his new book, We Are the World (Cup), and what could be in store in this year's tournament as America hosts for the first time in 32 years.

  Mar 03, 2026 at 2:51 pm

• A reading list to better understand this moment in Venezuela

  Venezuelan journalist and author Paula Ramon in Caracas offers a reading list for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of Venezuela at this moment.

  Jan 09, 2026 at 1:37 pm

• A classic Italian cookbook finally gets a full English translation

  NPR's Juana Summers speaks with publisher Michael Szczerban about the new full English translation of the classic Italian cookbook, The Talisaman of Happiness by Ada Boni.

  Dec 23, 2025 at 12:57 pm

• The best video games of 2025, so far

  NPR staff members share their picks for the best new video games of 2025, so far.

  Jul 21, 2025 at 1:16 pm

• Dom Phillips' widow and friend finished the book he was writing when he was killed

  NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alessandra Sampaio, journalist Dom Phillips' widow, and Jonathan Watts, Phillips' friend and colleague, about finishing the book Phillips was writing when he was killed.

  Jun 20, 2025 at 2:16 pm

• Tips for visiting understaffed national parks

  Summer is the busy season for the National Park Service. But amid deep staff cuts, the visitor experience won't be the same. Outside Magazine's Graham Averill shares tips for planning a visit.

  May 22, 2025 at 2:08 pm

• America's air traffic control problem

  David Grizzle, the Chief Operating Officer and head of air traffic control for the FAA during the Obama administration, talks about current air traffic issues.

  May 07, 2025 at 2:13 pm
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  Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says

  This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.

  May 02, 2025 at 2:00 am

• These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch

  Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.

  Apr 25, 2025 at 2:04 pm