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Celebrating 25 Years Of 'The West Wing'

25 years ago, the TV series The West Wing premiered. It was a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional White House. We revisit our interviews with show creator/writer Aaron Sorkin, and actors Allison Janney, who played C.J., and John Spencer, who played Leo McGarry. They talk about the show's signature walk-and-talk and the quippy, rapid-fire style of dialogue. Also, Justin Chang reviews Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Moth Podcast: Kansas City

On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC. If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates. And if you want to attend a StorySLAM in your area, just go to themoth.org/events and hit StorySLAMs in the dropdown menu.This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.Storytellers:Glenn North learns a hard lesson involving a dirtbike.Sue Marie Moreno helps found a nurturing community.

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Piper from the Past

When bagpiper Steve moved to York, England, he joined a local pipe band. Little did he know that he’d have a piper from the past join him from the other side.

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Could 'Uncommitted' Voters Sway The Election?

New Yorker writer Andrew Marantz describes Michigan's uncommitted, thousands of pro-Palestinian, anti-war protest voters who say they won't support Kamala Harris unless she changes her policy on Israel. Also, Kevin Whitehead shares an appreciation of jazz pianist Bud Powell, for his centennial. And film critic Justin Chang reflects on two new movies that examine the extremes of self-improvement: The Substance and A Different Man. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Inside Story of Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Investigation

Mueller deputy Aaron Zebley looks back on the investigation of Trump's ties to Russia and explains why his team didn't indict the president in 2017. Zebley is the co-author of Interference. David Bianculli reviews WandaVision spin-off, Agatha All Along on Disney+. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Moth Radio Hour: Rooted in the Past

In this hour, stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with religion, going from a party lifestyle to a corporate gig, and using memories of an injury to help others. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:After a trip to Senegal's Door of No Return, Hannah Drake tries to piece together a family history obliterated by slavery. Craig Mangum explores his relationship to Mormonism and its sacred garments. Luanne Sims has to grow up fast when she gets her first real job.Dan Ariely is called upon to help a fellow burn survivor. Podcast # 666

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Best Of: 'Joker' Director Todd Phillips / Actor Uzo Aduba

Todd Phillips, the director and co-writer of the new musical sequel to Joker, shares what it was like to direct Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in a singing, dancing, very dark adaptation of the DC character. And actor Uzo Aduba, best-known for her role as "Crazy Eyes" on Orange is the New Black and HBO's In Treatment, has written a new memoir that pays homage to her mother, a Nigerian immigrant who raised her family in a nearly all-white Massachusetts suburb. Also, David Bianculli reviews the new Disney+/Marvel series Agatha All Along, a spinoff of the series WandaVision. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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We Have A Problem

Four comics score a sweet gig in the Deep South. It’s champagne, a Benz, and maybe even a Kevin Hart appearance. But their dream of life behind the velvet rope is about to get a rude awakening. Plus, do we take the Honolulu ghost tour with Lopaka, or the big time wresting match with Johnny All Black? You only get one double life on the latest Snap.STORIESWe Have A ProblemComics, Lamarr Todd, Matt Black, and Ken Jones, score a sweet gig in the Deep South. It’s champagne, a Benz, and maybe even a Kevin Hart appearance. But their dream of life behind the velvet rope is about to get a rude awakening. BIG thanks to, Lamarr Todd, for sharing his story with Snap! Lamarr is a standup comedian and a featured judge at First Person Arts in Philadelphia. Find out about his tour dates and current exploits on Instagram and X.Matt Black and Ken Jones are also lighting up comedy stages around the country! Find Matt on Instagram. Find Ken on Instagram and X. Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Clay Xavier.Double BookedDo we take the Honolulu ghost tour with Lopaka, or the big time wresting match with Johnny All Black? You only get one double life on the latest Snap.Thank you, Lopaka, for sharing your story! Lopaka still leads ghost tours in Honolulu today. Want to hear some of Lopaka’s stories from the dark side? Head on over to our evil twin sister show, Spooked... you can listen on any podcast platform.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 15 - Episode 42

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Cue the Sun!

The decades-long creation of possibly the most controversial form of entertainment: reality television. How does it shape our world and why–love it or hate it–you should probably understand it.

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Above All, Uzo Aduba Is Her Mother's Daughter

Orange Is the New Black actor Uzo Aduba grew up the daughter of Nigerian immigrants in a predominantly white Massachusetts suburb. She looks back on her late mother's influence in the memoir, The Road Is Good. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The Worst Way to Start a City

Sam Anderson, author of Boom Town, guides us through the chaotic founding of Oklahoma City, which happened all in one day in 1889
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Beneath the Skyway

In the Twin Cities there are vast networks of climate-controlled pedestrian bridges that reach over the streets and connect adjacent buildings
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A River Runs Through Los Angeles

Decades ago, the city of Los Angeles buried its natural river in concrete and turned it into infrastructure. And understanding why it actively disappeared is key to understanding Los Angeles, California, and our relationship to water. Reported by actor and director, Gillian Jacobs.
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Towers of Silence

How the loss of vultures in India has put an ancient burial tradition in crisis.
06/13/2023

The Siren of Scrap Metal

The pregones of Mexico City and the one call that stands out from the cacophony
09/11/2018

The House that Came in the Mail

The Sears catalog tells the tale of a world -- itemized. And starting in 1908, the company that offered America everything began offering what just might be its most audacious product line ever: houses.