"If you want to understand a political conflict, it helps to understand the culture in which that conflict is taking place," … more

"If you want to understand a political conflict, it helps to understand the culture in which that conflict is taking place," says host Terry Gross. Fresh Air is one of the most popular programs on public radio, breaking the "talk show" mold, and Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and popular culture. "When there is a crisis in a foreign country, we sometimes call up that country's leading novelist or filmmaker to get the cultural perspective." Fresh Air features daily reports and reviews from critics and commentators on music, books, movies, and other cultural phenomena that invade the national psyche.

Hear this live radio counterpart to the popular feature in the magazine hosted by Entertainment Weekly's Tim Stack and Tanne … more

Hear this live radio counterpart to the popular feature in the magazine hosted by Entertainment Weekly's Tim Stack and Tanner Stransky as they review the week's major "hits" and "misses" in pop culture and entertainment.

Terry Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and popul … more

Terry Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and popular culture. This program features reports and reviews from critics and commentators on music, books, movies, and other cultural phenomena from the national psyche.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn is a weekly conversation about the best of arts and culture. Bullseye offers compelling conversati … more

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn is a weekly conversation about the best of arts and culture. Bullseye offers compelling conversations with the most talked-about and on-the-rise guests in pop culture today. Discover the diversity & range of guests on Bullseye.

Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only nationally distributed English-language radio program produce … more

Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only nationally distributed English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. It combines high-quality news, cultural, and public affairs journalism to bring a rich understanding to a wide spectrum of listeners.

Test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's rea … more

Test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up with NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program.

It’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you cons … more

It’s Been A Minute with Brittany Luse is the best for understanding what’s going on in culture right now, and helps you consume it smarter. From how politics influences pop culture to how identity influences tech or health, Brittany makes the picture clearer for you. Then, since life’s too short for small talk Rachel Martin gets right to the questions that matter most. Famous guests pull questions from a deck of cards and open up about the kind of stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Actors, authors, and thinkers are prompted to talk about everything from their insecurities and dreams to grief and God.

Listeners will hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives be … more

Listeners will hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives better.

Planet Money explains the economy with playful storytelling and Peabody award-winning deep dive journalism. Guy Raz hosts … more

Planet Money explains the economy with playful storytelling and Peabody award-winning deep dive journalism. Guy Raz hosts How I Built This, where innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists take us through the often challenging journeys they took to build their now iconic companies. Featured guests include the founders of Lyft, Patagonia, Zappos, Spanx, Samuel Adams, Instagram, and more. The two programs pair back-to-back with a focus on the economy and business.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting presents live concerts: folk, country and the blues.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting presents live concerts: folk, country and the blues.

Hosts/nerds Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are your friendly music buddies with the week's best new music discoveries, includin … more

Hosts/nerds Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are your friendly music buddies with the week's best new music discoveries, including conversations with emerging artists, icons, and more.

Latino arts and culture explained with music and conversation, presented by Anamaria Sayre & Felix Contreras.

Latino arts and culture explained with music and conversation, presented by Anamaria Sayre & Felix Contreras.

Millions of people have heard Shankar Vedantam's engaging reports on social science research on NPR shows like Morning Editi … more

Millions of people have heard Shankar Vedantam's engaging reports on social science research on NPR shows like Morning Edition and his top podcast Hidden Brain. Shankar brings his signature knowledge, wit, and sense of humor to this one-hour weekly program. A blend of science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the imperceptible forces that influence our relationships. It's a program that helps curious people understand the world, current events, and themselves.

Hosted by Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei, NPR’s history show provides the story and perspectives often missing from hi … more

Hosted by Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei, NPR’s history show provides the story and perspectives often missing from history textbooks to help you understand events in the news and ideas dominating our national conversations today.

A culinary, culture, and lifestyle program celebrating food and its ability to touch lives and feed the soul. Award-winning … more

A culinary, culture, and lifestyle program celebrating food and its ability to touch lives and feed the soul. Award-winning host Lynne Rossetto Kasper leads a journey of the senses and hosts discussions with a variety of personalities who share their passion for culinary delights.

TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Can we preserv … more

TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Can we preserve our humanity in the digital age? Where does creativity come from? And what's the secret to living longer? In each episode, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through a series of TED Talks and original interviews, inspiring us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.

Raina Douris presents interviews and performances from new and significant musicians who serve up a blend of blues, rock, wo … more

Raina Douris presents interviews and performances from new and significant musicians who serve up a blend of blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country while exploring trends in contemporary music and culture.

Hosted by multiple Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride, Jazz Night in America presents content from across the n … more

Hosted by multiple Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride, Jazz Night in America presents content from across the nation. Listeners will hear storytelling around amazing concert performances including the artists, the venues, the fans, and other elements at play. Jazz Night in America is a rich presentation of the uniquely American art form that strives to reinvigorate jazz programming for audiences today.

From the Top, with host Christopher O'Riley, showcases the nation's most outstanding young classical musicians. Each one-hou … more

From the Top, with host Christopher O'Riley, showcases the nation's most outstanding young classical musicians. Each one-hour program presents pre-collegiate musicians whose stunning individual performances are combined with lively interviews, unique pre-produced segments, lighthearted sketches, and musical games.

1A aspires to be the most important daily conversation about cutting edge issues. The show takes a deep and unflinching look … more

1A aspires to be the most important daily conversation about cutting edge issues. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world. 1A explores policy, politics, and technology, while also delving into lighter subjects: pop culture, sports and humor.

A live public affairs program from San Francisco with host Mina Kim presenting balanced discussions of national, and world i … more

A live public affairs program from San Francisco with host Mina Kim presenting balanced discussions of national, and world issues as well as in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment, and the arts.

Marketplace is a daily news magazine that filters the world through the lens of business and economics.

Marketplace is a daily news magazine that filters the world through the lens of business and economics.