Remembering novelist Dorothy Allison, author of 'Bastard Out of Carolina' Allison, who died Nov. 6, based her critically acclaimed novel on her own experience of being physically and sexually abused by her stepfather. Originally broadcast in 1992. Terry Gross
After 'Felicity' and a stint as a spy, Keri Russell embraces her role as a 'Diplomat' Russell played a Soviet spy in The Americans. She stars as a foreign service officer who becomes the U.S. ambassador in London in the Netflix series The Diplomat. Originally broadcast April 17, 2023. Sam Briger
Is it OK to keep reheating leftovers? Honest questions about food safety, illustrated How real is the five-second rule? Am I going to get explosive diarrhea if I keep reheating the same leftovers? A refresher course on food safety ahead of the holiday season. Malaka Gharib
Manchester: The birthplace of the working class Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels lived in Manchester and coined the term "proletariat."
They told insurers a bear damaged their car. But it was actually a person in a costume Four LA residents allegedly defrauded multiple insurance companies of over $141,000. A wildlife expert who reviewed footage of the incidents said that the culprit was "clearly a human in a bear suit." Rachel Treisman
Will Spotify's AI DJ make you listen longer? The music streamer's AI DJ feature offers personalized playlists with a warm AI voice that gives context to song picks. Chloe Veltman
Richard Price explores second chances, and rising from the rubble in 'Lazarus Man' In Price's novel, a Harlem apartment building collapses, upending the lives of its residents, including a photographer, a funeral director and a 42-year-old man who feels he has little to live for. Terry Gross
Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most Sometimes, the right book shows up just at the right time. Our book critic encountered two such books this week: Water, Water, by Billy Collins, and The Dog Who Followed the Moon, by James Norbury. Maureen Corrigan
Even a heroic detective like 'Cross' can't save this Prime Video adaptation Aldis Hodge stars as the latest on-screen version of James Patterson's sharp police detective. Eric Deggans
Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists The Nintendo Music app lets you listen to dozens of hours of music from games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong. Vincent Acovino
