Her parents died 9 days apart, but Sarah Silverman gets the last laugh in 'PostMortem' Silverman's father and stepmother are buried under one tombstone that reads: "Janice and Donald, who loved to laugh." Originally broadcast May 29, 2025. Terry Gross
This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs Americans love olive oil — and import 95% of it. But tariffs are making it harder for Europeans to sell it to Americans. Maria Aspan
He said, she said, it said: I used ChatGPT as a couple's counselor. How did we fare? Looking for backup, I turned to an AI chatbot for relationship wisdom. It took my side. It was only when I challenged the bot's biases — and my own — that we had a communication breakthrough. Emma Bowman
HBO documentary offers an unflinching take on Billy Joel's life and music Billy Joel: And So It Goes reveals the inspiration and process behind certain songs. But it also digs into Joel's alcoholism, multiple marriages and divorces, and his conflicts with fellow musicians. David Bianculli
How a public library's summer game took over a Michigan city Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library. Neda Ulaby
Whatever happened to memorable movie soundtracks? Whatever happened to movie soundtracks? They used to generate hit after hit for pop radio. Now, they're few and far between. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, and KNOW listener Jon Wentz. Will Shortz
Tea encouraged its users to spill. Then the app's data got leaked A popular women's dating advice app suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, messages and other sensitive information. The hack put a spotlight on the flaws in "whisper networks." Alana Wise
Video producer Dave Jorgenson discusses the future of short-form content in journalism NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dave Jorgenson, the creator of the Washington Post's TikTok channel, about his new media organization and the future of short-form content in newsrooms. Scott Simon
If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise. Malaka Gharib
