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Maya Erskine Takes The Lead In 'Plus One' And 'PEN15'
Maya Erskine has come a long way from the NYU experimental theater department where she met her PEN15 co-creator Anna Konkle. In this encore episode,…
5 years, 7 months ago
Saeed Jones On 'How We Fight For Our Lives' — And How He Fought For His
Sam revisits his 2019 conversation with poet and writer Saeed Jones. Saeed discusses his memoir, How We Fight For Our Lives, a vulnerable exploration…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Show Must Go On
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began, we've become more accustomed to life closing down than opening up. But for many, putting life on pause isn…
5 years, 7 months ago
Interview: Chicano Batman On 'Invisible People' And LA Vibes
The music of the band Chicano Batman has long defied genre. Funk, psychedelic, soul, indie — it's all these things and more. Sam talks to band member…
5 years, 7 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Back To Capitol Hill
Politics may not be the first thing on minds right now, but it's still happening. With the Senate returning to session this week, Sam checks in to se…
5 years, 8 months ago
Love And Coronavirus
Sam hears listener stories and expert tips on virtual dating and maintaining relationships in the coronavirus era. He's joined by Lane Moore, comedia…
5 years, 8 months ago
TV, Movies And Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting all parts of the entertainment industry. Sam talks to writer and comedian Jenny Yang and camera operator Jessic…
5 years, 8 months ago
It's Been A Minute Presents: Code Switch
The United States government has changed its definition of who counts as black throughout the years and the census is proof of that. During the very …
5 years, 8 months ago
Coronavirus: The Great Equalizer — Or Maybe Not
Depending on where you live, your race, and your income, the coronavirus pandemic can look dramatically different. Sam's NPR colleagues, Leila Fadel,…
5 years, 8 months ago
Interview: Sopan Deb on 'Missed Translations' and Found Connections
Sopan Deb lived under the same roof with both of his parents for most of his childhood, but never knew their ages or where they grew up or if they ha…
5 years, 8 months ago