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Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His show 'Bait' explores that

NPR | By Tonya Mosley

Published August 27, 2026 at 9:39 AM CDT

Ahmed is nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in the Prime Video series about a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Originally broadcast March 23, 2026.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant's latest album is her most daring yet

Martin Johnson

Even in an era of great young vocalists, McLorin Salvant stands apart. With Every Breath I Take showcases her unique vocal style and talent as a storyteller.
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Dolly Parton lived her motto: 'More is more'

Terry Gross

"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.
How Carlos the Jackal became the world's most wanted terrorist of the '70s and '80s

Dave Davies

In The Jackal, national security writer Joby Warrick writes about the playboy terrorist who killed and kidnapped for years, eluding law enforcement while frequenting nightclubs and luxury hotels.
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Squeeze in one last summer read: Here are 3 suspense thrillers to choose from

Maureen Corrigan

If you're looking for an end-of-summer escape you can't go wrong with The Intrigue, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Under the Falls, by Richard Russo, or The Blue Flame, by George Pelecanos.
'Diarra from Detroit' uses freewheeling comedy to take us to new places

John Powers

Few shows announce their roots more clearly than Diarra from Detroit, the smart, deliriously ambitious comic mystery series that's currently in its second season, on Paramount+.