NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KUOW listener John Weaver of Tacoma, Wash.

Margaret Atwood knows that she scares people. She opens up about that perception and also reflects on the bad advice she's received in her career and how she takes vengeance.

Three photojournalists have created an in-depth report on electronic waste — its negative and ... positive ... consequences.

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Kara Jackson and panelists Alzo Slade, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Scaachi Koul

The renowned North Carolina landmark and tourist attraction was slammed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The estate says parts of the entrance and farm were damaged and some animals were lost.

The ever-expanding Rocky franchise now has an expanded Rockyfest in Philadelphia this winter.

Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.

The pandemic made financial stability even more difficult for artists. A privately funded Guaranteed Income program for artists in Minnesota helps many find stability and creative freedom.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the film Hearts of Darkness, the show Interview with the Vampire, and David Mitchell’s audio books.

On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: Nora Durkin called 311 to report abuse she said she had experienced as a child. She wasn't expecting to be taken seriously.