Planet Money: Economics in the Alien Franchise Isn’t Science Fiction
Even if you’ve never seen an Alien film, you probably know about the monster in the franchise. The Xenomorph has an elongated head, a second set of jaws that protrude…
Bullseye: Judy Chicago
Judy Chicago knew she wanted to be an artist since she was young. We're talking 4, 5 years old. And unlike many kids who dream big like that, Judy Chicago…
Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S.
The late Japanese ecologist and botanist Akira Miyawaki developed this planting method in the 1970s. He wanted to re-create lush native forests preserved in sacred areas near temples and shrines…
Khruangbin: Live From KCRW HQ
Khruangbin brought hypnotic “ii” reimaginings to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, weaving melodic bass, shimmering guitar, and deep-pocket drumming into an intimate, transportive flow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFopXwaCV8c
Surprise 4-legged Olympic competitor wows cross-country fans
LAGO DI TESERO, Italy — A local dog made a bid for Olympic glory Wednesday morning, breaking out of his doghouse and onto the homestretch of the cross-country ski course…
Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here’s what it says about vaccine exemptions
The vaccination rate among students in Spartanburg County is 90% overall, which is lower than the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases.…
Air: Tiny Desk Concert
Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel have been looking back on Air's catalog recently, extending the anniversary tour of their debut album. Surrounded by synths and keys bearing Air's block-letter logo,…
‘Morning Edition’ Returns: A Bubbly Girl Named Diot Coke
George Redmonds, a researcher with the British National Archives studying 14th-century names, finds a girl's moniker that pops with recognition: Diot Coke. Redmonds believes Coke was a corruption of "Cook,"…
The Halo Effect: Why It’s So Difficult To Understand The Past
This week on Hidden Brain, the tale of the infamous Ford Pinto and the former Ford insider who voted twice to keep the car on the road. We explore what…
“Several People Are Typing” Brings New Meaning To Being Stuck At The Office
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Calvin Kasulke about his novel, Several People are Typing, in which a man inadvertently uploads his consciousness into a Slack channel and gets stuck inside…