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Trump's TermsHow much does Trump's MAGA base care about the Epstein files?NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how Trump's most loyal supporters think about the controversy surrounding the so-called Epstein files. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2025-07-2507 min
Morning EditionWhat the MAGA base thinks about the Epstein investigationNPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how Trump's most loyal supporters think about the controversy surrounding the so-called Epstein files.2025-07-2505 minMorning EditionWhat happens when a tree is illegally cut down?Tree disputes between neighbors are very common. So what happens when a tree is illegally removed from your property? What are the legal limits on cutting down trees? Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Israel Piedra, a civil litigation lawyer in New Hampshire.2025-07-2403 minMorning EditionRep. Ro Khanna discusses resolution he co-sponsored for release of Epstein filesNPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who co-sponsored the resolution for public release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.2025-07-2304 minMorning EditionWhy some GOP lawmakers are defying President Trump on release of Epstein filesNPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about why some GOP lawmakers are defying President Trump and Speaker Johnson to demand the release of the Epstein files.2025-07-2305 min
Consider This from NPRWith plea deals canceled, what happens next with the Guantanamo 9/11 trials?Plea deals with the 9/11 defendants, including for the alleged ringleader, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have been canceled. Families of those who died on September 11th are still calling for justice. What happens next in the most delayed criminal trial in US history? NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Georgetown University Law professor Stephen Vladeck. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices...2025-07-2111 minConsider This from NPRWith plea deals canceled, what happens next with the Guantanamo 9/11 trials?Plea deals with the 9/11 defendants, including for the alleged ringleader, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have been canceled. Families of those who died on September 11th are still calling for justice. What happens next in the most delayed criminal trial in US history? NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Georgetown University Law professor Stephen Vladeck. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices...2025-07-2111 min
All Things ConsideredWhat Hollywood gets right about journalism moviesNPR journalists Scott Detrow, Sacha Pfeiffer and Linda Holmes discuss Hollywood's treatment of journalism movies and how they reflect public perception of the profession.2025-07-2012 min
Trump's TermsTrump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer brings us a report on the Trump administration's plans to house migrants at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2025-06-2404 min
Consider This from NPRChildren of ISIS fighter find new life in MinnesotaWhen ISIS was at its height, its ranks included several hundred Americans. They were often young men radicalized online by savvy marketing that promised free housing and the chance to meet a wife. When the Islamic State collapsed, some of them ended up in huge detention camps in Syria, and the U.S. has been trying to bring them home. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports on one American family coping with the aftermath of the child they lost, and the children they found.What happened to the families of the Americans who joined ISIS? Not...2025-05-2822 minConsider This from NPRChildren of ISIS fighter find new life in MinnesotaWhen ISIS was at its height, its ranks included several hundred Americans. They were often young men radicalized online by savvy marketing that promised free housing and the chance to meet a wife. When the Islamic State collapsed, some of them ended up in huge detention camps in Syria, and the U.S. has been trying to bring them home. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports on one American family coping with the aftermath of the child they lost, and the children they found.What happened to the families of the Americans who joined ISIS? Not...2025-05-2822 min
Assumed RationalityWhy is it so hard to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay?This episodes discusses torture, please listen with care.
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NPR's Book of the DayCory Richards' memoir covers mountains, photography and mental healthCory Richards made a name for himself taking photographs across the globe for National Geographic. His new memoir, The Color of Everything, grapples with the harsh realities of high-end climbing, fame, mortality – and some of the not-so-great things he's done. In today's episode, Richards speaks with NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about why he jokes the book is a bit of 'memoir, mountains, mea culpa' and what it means for public figures to open up about their pitfalls. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.np...2024-08-0607 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Beautiful Days,' Zach Williams ponders parenthood, reality and the uncannyZach Williams' collection of short stories, Beautiful Days, has earned high praise for the unsettling way it examines mundane, everyday life. In today's episode, Williams tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer how becoming a dad inspired the anxiety and wonder of parenthood that shows up throughout Beautiful Days, and the two get to talking about why he chose to focus on the "quickness and musicality" of short stories over writing a novel. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn...2024-07-1508 min
Donald Trump Trials"Guantanamo's Endless Limbo: Prisoners Trapped in Legal Purgatory for Decades"As astonishing as it may seem, there are still prisoners at Guantanamo Bay who have yet to face trial. In fact, some of them may never stand before a court, according to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer who has closely monitored the situation. The legal stalemate, which has been going on for years, doesn't just shed light on the flaws in the system, but also raises questions about the state of human rights more broadly.At the core of the ongoing gridlock is the US military court based in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Despite multiple reporting visits made by Pfeiffer to...2024-07-1502 min
Things You Might Not Have HeardZendaya, Amanda Seales, ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ & More - 4/29/2024Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown:Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents’ dinnerhttps://apnews.com/article/biden-white-house-correspondents-dinner-colin-jost-5843271c1d3a868d700cfc525ddc7f8d Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box officehttps://apnews.com/article/challengers-movie-zendaya-box-office-a05571e3e3537630301cebe2f081013a Britney Spears settles long-running legal dispute with estranged father, finally bringing ultimate end to conservatorshiphttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/entertainment/britney-spears-settles-conservatorship-legal-dispute/index.html Amanda Seales says Shannon Sharpe “already committed to undermining” afte...2024-04-2922 min
Things You Might Not Have HeardZendaya, Amanda Seales, ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ & More - 4/29/2024Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown:Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents’ dinnerhttps://apnews.com/article/biden-white-house-correspondents-dinner-colin-jost-5843271c1d3a868d700cfc525ddc7f8d Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box officehttps://apnews.com/article/challengers-movie-zendaya-box-office-a05571e3e3537630301cebe2f081013a Britney Spears settles long-running legal dispute with estranged father, finally bringing ultimate end to conservatorshiphttps://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/entertainment/britney-spears-settles-conservatorship-legal-dispute/index.html Amanda Seales says Shannon Sharpe “already committed to undermining” afte...2024-04-2922 min
NPR's Book of the Day'Late Bloomers' is a novel about arranged marriage, divorce and dating later in lifeDating can be difficult and confusing at any age – but especially after the end of a 36-year arranged marriage. The characters of Deepa Varadarajan's debut novel, Late Bloomers, are experiencing that second chance firsthand. Parents Suresh and Lata have just split and are learning to navigate dating online and IRL; their kids are fielding relationship troubles of their own. In today's episode, the author talks to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about what it means to find love later in life, and how writing fiction provided her with her own kind of fresh start. To listen to Book of th...2024-02-0108 min
Trump's TermsTrump goes all in on immunityFor this bonus episode of Trump's Trials, guest host Sacha Pfeiffer is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments from federal prosecutors and former President Donald Trump's legal team on the question of whether Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his actions on January 6th and attempts to overturn the 2020 election.Topics include:- Arguments over the scope of presidential immunity - Possible decision outcomes - Political implications - What comes next Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify...2024-01-1004 min
Short WaveA year in music science: wonder, volume and animals that grooveAs 2023 comes to a close, Short Wave teamed up with our friends at All Things Considered to round up some of our favorite stories of the year — this time, about the science behind music. First, science correspondent Rob Stein talks to researchers (and Phish's Mike Gordon) about what happens to our brains on music. Then, All Things Considered host Juana Summers and investigations correspondent Sacha Pfeiffer share a study about why lead singers, like Jeff Beck, have gotten quieter over the years. And finally, All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang and Ari Shapiro explore research that says some animals might be...2023-12-2810 min
Short WaveA year in music science: wonder, volume and animals that grooveAs 2023 comes to a close, Short Wave teamed up with our friends at All Things Considered to round up some of our favorite stories of the year — this time, about the science behind music. First, science correspondent Rob Stein talks to researchers (and Phish's Mike Gordon) about what happens to our brains on music. Then, All Things Considered host Juana Summers and investigations correspondent Sacha Pfeiffer share a study about why lead singers, like Jeff Beck, have gotten quieter over the years. And finally, All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang and Ari Shapiro explore research that says some animals might be...2023-12-2810 min
Consider This from NPRPolice Pushback Against Progressive ProsecutorsIn different places throughout the country, police are pushing back against the policies of progressive prosecutors.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer tells the story of one such struggle in St. Louis where a detective wouldn't testify in a case. That refusal may have helped a man charged with murder walk free.Email us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-11-2812 min
Consider This from NPRPolice Pushback Against Progressive ProsecutorsIn different places throughout the country, police are pushing back against the policies of progressive prosecutors.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer tells the story of one such struggle in St. Louis where a detective wouldn't testify in a case. That refusal may have helped a man charged with murder walk free.Email us at considerthis@npr.org2023-11-2812 min
The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast#44, Actor and audio book narrator Markus Pfeiffer, on the power of curiosity.Imagine being the voice of Hollywood celebrities like Paul Rudd, Tom Cruise, Sacha Baron Cohen and Adrien Brody when their works are translated into another language. On this episode I invite the incredibly talented Markus Pfeiffer to the show. In addition to being a television and film actor and the voice of Hollywood celebrities, he is also the narrator of my books in the Germany language.Join us for a fascinating conversation about the process of matching the body rhythm and speech patterns of the actors he dubs, the power of curiosity, taking moments to shift your...2023-11-201h 31
NPR's Book of the Day'The Men Can't Be Saved' analyzes masculinity in the world of advertisingBen Purkert's novel, The Men Can't Be Saved, follows a junior copywriter with a viral tagline for adult diapers. Is it a modern take on Mad Men? Or its very antithesis? Purkert tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer how his own days in the advertising industry – at the same time the TV drama starring Jon Hamm had just premiered – shaped his understanding of ego, drive and manhood in the workplace....and how maybe making partner at a firm is more about finding connection than a fancy title, though his protagonist would never admit it out loud.Learn more about sponsor mess...2023-09-0708 min
NPR's Book of the DayShort story collections by Steven Millhauser and Jamel Brinkley focus on the uncannyToday's episode features interviews with two authors of short story collections. First, NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Steven Millhauser about Disruptions, and why he likes to write stories that start off in the normal world and slowly become more and more unsettling until he feels he's pushed the limits as far as he can. Then, NPR's Juana Summers asks Jamel Brinkley about Witness, and how he incorporated gentrification in New York, masculinity and Blackness into his larger themes of obsession.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-08-2517 min
NPR's Book of the Day'Nobody's Fool' explains the science behind falling for scams – and how not toIn their new book, Nobody's Fool, psychology professor Daniel Simons and cognitive scientist Christopher Chabris make the case that people don't just fall for scams because they're gullible. The way our brains work – the way they reason and trust – can often lead us to believe a piece of misinformation or to click on a phishing scam. In today's episode, the authors explain to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer why truth bias and familiarity can work against us, but that skepticism and fact-checking can help us fight back.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Poli2023-07-2607 min
NPR's Book of the Day'The Best Possible Experiences' captures immigrant experience through short storiesIn today's episode, author Nishanth Injam tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer that when he first arrived in the U.S. from India, he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. That tension he grappled with is now at the heart of his debut collection of short stories, The Best Possible Experiences, which chronicles the expansive ups and downs of being an immigrant, both at home and in a new place.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-07-2509 min
Consider This from NPRHow A Jeopardy! Champ's Disappearance From The Show Left Fans Mystified For DecadesSince its relaunch in the 1980s, Jeopardy! has had thousands of contestants. For some of the its most memorable champions, the gameshow has been a launchpad for wider success. However, the disappearance of one of the earliest champions from the show left fans mystified for decades.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Claire McNear, a staff writer with The Ringer, about the 40-year-long mystery behind one of Jeopardy's most enigmatic champions. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis...2023-05-2511 min
Consider This from NPRHow A Jeopardy! Champ's Disappearance From The Show Left Fans Mystified For DecadesSince its relaunch in the 1980s, Jeopardy! has had thousands of contestants. For some of the its most memorable champions, the gameshow has been a launchpad for wider success. However, the disappearance of one of the earliest champions from the show left fans mystified for decades.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Claire McNear, a staff writer with The Ringer, about the 40-year-long mystery behind one of Jeopardy's most enigmatic champions. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis...2023-05-2511 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo books look back on family histories and secretsToday's episode is about untangling and understanding untold family stories. First, Burkhard Bilger speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about his memoir, Fatherland, which explores his grandfather's role in the Nazi party in Europe. Then, Aaron Hamburger tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about his novel Hotel Cuba, inspired by his grandmother's immigration story from Russia to Cuba on her quest to get to the US.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2023-05-1916 min
Consider This from NPRParkinson's Threatened To Tear Michael J. Fox Down, But He Keeps On Getting UpFew stars shined brighter in the 80's than Michael J Fox, and when the '90s rolled around, he was still one of the top names in show biz. But in 1991, after a night of heavy drinking, Fox noticed a tremor developing in his right pinky, an early symptom symptom of Parkinson's Disease, a diagnosis that would change the course of his life.Fox speaks to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer, about his new documentary "Still", and how he found meaning in sharing his disease with the world. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to...2023-05-1811 min
Consider This from NPRParkinson's Threatened To Tear Michael J. Fox Down, But He Keeps On Getting UpFew stars shined brighter in the 80's than Michael J Fox, and when the '90s rolled around, he was still one of the top names in show biz. But in 1991, after a night of heavy drinking, Fox noticed a tremor developing in his right pinky, an early symptom symptom of Parkinson's Disease, a diagnosis that would change the course of his life.Fox speaks to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer, about his new documentary "Still", and how he found meaning in sharing his disease with the world. A note for our listeners, The Michael J. Fox...2023-05-1811 min
NPR's Book of the Day'Late Bloomers' is a novel about arranged marriage, divorce and dating later in lifeDating can be difficult and confusing at any age – but especially after the end of a 36-year arranged marriage. The characters of Deepa Varadarajan's debut novel, Late Bloomers, are experiencing that second chance firsthand. Parents Suresh and Lata have just split and are learning to navigate dating online and IRL; their kids are fielding relationship troubles of their own. In today's episode, the author talks to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about what it means to find love later in life, and how writing fiction provided her with her own kind of fresh start.Learn more about sponsor message choices: po...2023-05-1708 min
Short WaveSome people get sick from VR. Why?Another week comes by, and luckily so does our roundup of science news. This time, we've got some questions about better understanding our health: Why do some people get motion sickness from virtual reality (VR) content? Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day? And is there real science behind ice baths? This week, Sacha Pfeiffer, legendary reporter and occasional host of NPR's All Things Considered, who joins our hosts Emily Kwong and Regina G. Barber to demystify and (in some cases) debunk the science of this week's health headlines. We love hearing what you're...2023-05-0510 min
Short WaveSome people get sick from VR. Why?Another week comes by, and luckily so does our roundup of science news. This time, we've got some questions about better understanding our health: Why do some people get motion sickness from virtual reality (VR) content? Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day? And is there real science behind ice baths? This week, Sacha Pfeiffer, legendary reporter and occasional host of NPR's All Things Considered, who joins our hosts Emily Kwong and Regina G. Barber to demystify and (in some cases) debunk the science of this week's health headlines. We love hearing what you're...2023-05-0510 min
Consider This from NPRThe Push for the Supreme Court to Adopt an Ethical CodeSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has put the Supreme Court, again, under scrutiny. Reports show that conservative billionaire Harlan Crow paid boarding school tuition for Justice Thomas' grand-nephew.Revelations about the private dealings of other supreme court justices are shaking the already fragile public confidence in the institution.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about what needs to be done in order to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of...2023-05-0410 min
Consider This from NPRThe Push for the Supreme Court to Adopt an Ethical CodeSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has put the Supreme Court, again, under scrutiny. Reports show that conservative billionaire Harlan Crow paid boarding school tuition for Justice Thomas' grand-nephew.Revelations about the private dealings of other supreme court justices are shaking the already fragile public confidence in the institution.NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about what needs to be done in order to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of...2023-05-0410 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo nonfiction books examine grief and its impact on memoryToday's episode covers two very different stories involving personal loss and what comes after. First, author Laura Braitman tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about her memoir, What Looks Like Bravery, and how her father's death earlier in life pushed her to unhealthily lean into academic and professional achievements as a coping mechanism. Then, NPR's Rachel Martin sits down with The Atlantic's Jennifer Senior. Her new book, On Grief, expands on her Pulitzer-Prize winning essay about the diary left behind by a 9/11 victim, and the conflict it created between his family and girlfriend.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices...2023-04-2115 min
The NPR Politics PodcastPPP Loans Provided Lots Of Cash Assistance With Few Questions AskedThe Payroll Protection Program was enacted during the pandemic to provide financial assistance to businesses that were closed, or operating at a reduced capacity. An NPR investigation finds the program was rife with fraud and most of the loans have been forgiven. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, investigative correspondent Sacha Pfeiffer, and political correspondent Susan Davis.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content...2023-01-1917 min
The NPR Politics PodcastPPP Loans Provided Lots Of Cash Assistance With Few Questions AskedThe Payroll Protection Program was enacted during the pandemic to provide financial assistance to businesses that were closed, or operating at a reduced capacity. An NPR investigation finds the program was rife with fraud and most of the loans have been forgiven. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, investigative correspondent Sacha Pfeiffer, and political correspondent Susan Davis.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content...2023-01-1917 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'Sweet Land of Liberty,' pie recipes show how American values transform over timeA lot of holiday tables will undoubtedly feature some kind of pie this year. But for food writer Rossi Anastopoulo, pies aren't just a baked dish – they're a throughline of how American society and values have changed over time. In this episode, Anastopoulo shares some notable pie recipes with NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer, and breaks down what they each represent about race, gender and economic opportunity in this country.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-11-2409 min
Consider This from NPRHow PPP Loan Forgiveness Became a Messy Process with Limited ScrutinyThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was designed to soften the financial impact of the pandemic for small businesses. It issued about $800 billion in potentially forgivable government loans to keep workers employed during COVID shutdowns. Now, the overwhelming majority of those loans have been forgiven with very little scrutiny. That means many loans have been forgiven to businesses that flourished during the pandemic or to fraudsters who took advantage of the lax system.Meanwhile, the majority of the loans that remain unforgiven belong to the smallest businesses, companies the program was most meant to help....2022-10-1713 min
Consider This from NPRHow PPP Loan Forgiveness Became a Messy Process with Limited ScrutinyThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was designed to soften the financial impact of the pandemic for small businesses. It issued about $800 billion in potentially forgivable government loans to keep workers employed during COVID shutdowns. Now, the overwhelming majority of those loans have been forgiven with very little scrutiny. That means many loans have been forgiven to businesses that flourished during the pandemic or to fraudsters who took advantage of the lax system.Meanwhile, the majority of the loans that remain unforgiven belong to the smallest businesses, companies the program was most meant to help....2022-10-1713 min
Short WavePop Quiz! Short Wave Birthday EditionShort Wave hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong quiz All Things Considered hosts Mary Louise Kelly and Sacha Pfeiffer on some science questions Short Wave has reported on over the past year. They say they consider all the things, but do they consider the science enough? Quantum physics, prehistoric creatures and spelunking are all fair game in this friendly battle of the brains.-P.S. Short Wave is continuing our birthday celebration by hanging out with all of you on Twitter Spaces! We'll be on NPR's Twitter account @NPR on October 19 at 3pm Eastern, talking...2022-10-1414 min
Short WavePop Quiz! Short Wave Birthday EditionShort Wave hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong quiz All Things Considered hosts Mary Louise Kelly and Sacha Pfeiffer on some science questions Short Wave has reported on over the past year. They say they consider all the things, but do they consider the science enough? Quantum physics, prehistoric creatures and spelunking are all fair game in this friendly battle of the brains.-P.S. Short Wave is continuing our birthday celebration by hanging out with all of you on Twitter Spaces! We'll be on NPR's Twitter account @NPR on October 19 at 3pm Eastern, talking...2022-10-1414 min
NPR's Book of the DayFinding simplicity and radical acceptance through animal sexualityA non-fiction science book about animal sexuality could read like a dry textbook, but Eliot Schrefer wanted his book to be accessible. Queer Ducks uses interviews with scientists, illustrations, and stories to help teenagers learn more about sexuality in the animal kingdom. In an interview with Sacha Pfeiffer, Schrefer said he didn't want his book to argue for human behavior based on that of animals, but rather to make the point that humans are not alone in their LGBTQ identities. And, according to Schrefer, there is a lot of simplicity and radical acceptance to be found in nature....2022-06-2308 min
State of the World from NPRA Ukrainian medic recorded footage of her time in Mariupol — then sent it to the APNPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Lori Hinnant, investigative correspondent with the Associated Press, about the story of a Ukrainian medic who recorded footage of her time in Mariupol.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-05-2505 min
NPR's Book of the DayLights, camera, method acting!Our books today give the reader a peek into showbiz. Sarah Polley was a child actor but that led to her being put into many dangerous situations, which she details in her new memoir, Run Toward The Danger. She told NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer that she's not sure kids should be acting in a professional environment at all. Next, Isaac Butler deep dives into method acting in his new book The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act. Butler told NPR's Scott Simon that method acting can create some beautiful performances but it's not an excuse to be terrible.2022-03-1817 min
State of the World from NPRForeign policy expert argues Russia won't stop until it has conquered UkraineNPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Angela Stent, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about what could be guiding Putin's decision-making in Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-03-0204 min
NPR's Book of the DayEnslaved people imagine freedom and beyond in 'Yonder'Author Jabari Asim is out with a new novel called Yonder. The story follows a group of enslaved men and women who are forced to work on a plantation by day but dream together about freedom – and what's beyond the world they know – at night. Asim told NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer that he always writes with his ancestors looking over his shoulder: "I feel like I have a responsibility to honor that legacy of labor and sacrifice by doing the best I can and to take what it is that I do very seriously."Learn more about sponsor message choi...2022-02-0109 min
The EnvelopeSpotlightOn this episode, we discuss the eighty-eighth Best Picture Winner: “SPOTLIGHT”"Spotlight" follows The Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team, the oldest continuously operating newspaper investigative journalist unit in the United States, and its investigation into cases of widespread and systemic child sex abuse in the Boston area by numerous Roman Catholic priests. In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson, reporters Michael Rezendes, Matt Carroll and Sacha Pfeiffer interview victims and try to u...2021-09-191h 09
On the MediaHey Everyone, Meet Sacha Pfeiffer!By way of introduction to the person who will be sitting in for Brooke for a few weeks, we are revisiting our interview about "Spotlight." The 2015 movie depicts the Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation that uncovered the systemic sexual abuse and widespread cover up in the Catholic church. Brooke spoke with Walter Robinson, who headed the investigation and is played by Michael Keaton in the film, and Sacha Pfeiffer, who was one of the four reporters on the team and is played by Rachel McAdams and who is.....drumroll, going to guest-host OTM! You're in safe hands, listeners.
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AM1300 今日話題 Today's Topic好萊塢電影金球獎提名下面是全部提名的名單（電影類）：The 78th Golden Globe Awards nominees are:Best motion picture — drama “The Father”, “Mank”, “Nomadland”, “Promising Young Woman”, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”Actor in a motion picture — drama Riz Ahmed, “Sound of Metal” Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Anthony Hopkins, “The Father” Gary Oldman, “Mank” Tahar Rahim, “The Mauritanian”Actress in a motion picture — drama Viola Davis, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Andra Day, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” Vanessa Kirby, “Pieces of a Woman” Frances McDormand, “Nomadland” Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman”Best motion picture — musical or comedy “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”, “Hamilton”, “Music”, “Palm Springs” , “The Prom”Actor in a motion picture — musical or comedy James Corden, “The Prom” Sacha Baron Cohen, “Borat Subsequent Movie...2021-02-0323 min
Showrunners with Scott FaubleSpotlight with Chris ChavezSports Illustrated writer and CITIUS MAG founder Chris Chavez joins Scott Fauble to discuss the 2015 Academy Award-winning film Spotlight.
Synopsis: In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson (Michael Keaton), reporters Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll and Sacha Pfeiffer interview victims and try to unseal sensitive documents. The reporters make it their mission to provide proof of a cover-up of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church.
Spotlight is now available to stream...2020-09-2200 min
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Conheça mais sobre a produção do filme que conta as dificuldades enfrentadas pela equipe de Walter Robinson, Sacha Pfeiffer e Mike Rezendes ao tentar desnvendar o mistério por trás dos inúmeros relatos de abuso sexual cometidos membros do clero que a igreja e até a pr...2019-01-071h 08![[Array] Podcast](https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/d3/15/a6/c4/d315a6c4-d8e8-4f4c-ba3d-d4d9386f1a5c/8a27be43e8dbd53bcdfa11308f2da827c1bc571fd9bd7fee7716e3736aacff6406b9d39e238c0dde85037d2e1446efca81204adde1ad3e685cb7b0c861505508.jpeg)
[Array] PodcastHollywood's Blye Faust produces the movie Spotlight that wins an OscarBlye Faust is an academy award winning producer of the movie Spotlight about the Boston Globe investigation of the Catholic church for allegations of abuse. She has also co-produced The Queen Latifah Show and started an interior design firm byblyeWith her co-founder Nicole Rocklin, Blye started a one of a kind women-led production company, Rocklin/Faust. Her company focuses on “Telling transformative, entertaining true stories that engender a collective social dialogue, inspire change, and celebrate innovation.” In this episode we discuss her journey as she transitioned from practicing law into founding a successful production company, how she came ab...2018-08-1638 min
The ConversationInvestigative Reporters: Khadija Ismayilova and Sacha PfeifferAzeri journalist Khadija Ismayilova became the subject of an international release campaign last year when she was arrested and detained by her government, and her cause was taken up by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Khadija had been delving into the President's family businesses, and published allegations of extensive embezzlement of oil funds. She spent 18 months in prison before being given early release in May 2016, but says she is determined to continue her investigations.Sacha Pfeiffer is an American newspaper journalist and was a member of the now world-renowned 'Spotlight' team on the Boston Globe. She and...2016-11-1426 min
On Assignment - From the duPont-Columbia Awards#4: Sacha Pfeiffer and Walter RobinsonIn this episode, Spotlight comes to the J-School. Meet the Boston Globe reporters who unveiled a major sexual abuse scandal within the ranks of the Catholic Church. Editor Walter “Robby” Robinson and reporter Sacha Pfieffer discuss taking on the highest of power, how their Pulitzer Prize-winning stories inspired the film Spotlight - the big winner at this year’s Academy Awards, and what it felt like in the audience when the Oscar was announced.2016-04-1247 min
Reading Aloud49 Sacha PfeifferThis week Nate welcomes Boston Globe journalist Sacha Pfeiffer to Reading Aloud to talk with Nate about her rise through journalism, the newspaper scandal that inspired the Oscar nominated film Spotlight, and the importance of a good crying room. Be sure to pick up Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms", and join us for next month's book club!2016-02-2642 min
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SPOTLIGHT
In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson (Michael Keaton), reporters Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll and Sacha Pfeiffer interview victims a...2016-02-1900 min
IRE RadioBONUS: SpotlightIf you attended an IRE Conference in the early 2000s, the plot of the movie "Spotlight" might have sounded familiar. That’s because the Hollywood depiction of the Boston Globe’s investigation into the clergy sex abuse scandal stayed surprisingly true to the real behind-the-scenes story. How do we know? A few of the journalists depicted in the film – Walter Robinson, Marty Baron and Sacha Pfeiffer – discussed the reporting process at conferences in 2002 and 2003. We’re sharing some of that archival audio on this special bonus episode.
EPISODE NOTES: bit.ly/1kFoZqz2016-01-0426 min
How to Discover Full Audiobook in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsCharlie Rose: Larry Wilmore, Tom McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Walter Robinson, Sacha Pfeiffer, and Michael Rezendes, November 2, 2015 by Charlie Rose | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Charlie Rose: Larry Wilmore, Tom McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Walter Robinson, Sacha Pfeiffer, and Michael Rezendes, November 2, 2015
Author: Charlie Rose
Narrator: Charlie Rose
Format: Original Recording
Length: 54 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-02-15
Publisher: Charlie Rose Show
Genres: Radio & TV, Great Interviews
Summary:
A conversation with Larry Wilmore, host of The Nightly Show on Comedy Central.
A look at the film Spotlight. We are joined by the director and co-screenwriter of the film, Tom McCarthy, and actors Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo. Also joining us are Spotlight...2015-11-0254 min