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Amanda Seyfried attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)

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'Wait Wait' for July 5, 2025: With Not My Job guests Amanda Seyfried, Lauren Graham, mxmtoon, and more!

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July by revisiting some of our favorite guests of the past year, including Lauren Graham, Roy Wood Jr., Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, and Jim Gaffigan!

July 05, 2025
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  • Book News & Features

From caterpillar to butterfly, 'Papilio' grows up in a new picture book

Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends.

July 05, 2025
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  • Samantha Balaban
The new HBO documentary <em>My Mom Jayne </em>is an effective, empathetic study of love and family.

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  • Movie Reviews

Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'

It's natural to feel some skepticism when a celebrity makes a documentary about their own family. But Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay' tells a story that is both effective and empathetic.

July 05, 2025
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  • Linda Holmes
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  • Author Interviews

How Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star

Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025.

July 04, 2025
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  • Terry Gross
Actor Michael Madsen was found unresponsive Thursday morning, following a cardiac arrest.

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  • Obituaries

Actor Michael Madsen, known for 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' dead at 67

His representatives confirmed that his death followed a cardiac arrest this morning.

July 03, 2025
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  • Andrew Limbong
The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.

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  • National

An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect

The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.

July 03, 2025
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  • Michel Martin and
  • Julie Depenbrock
There's an uprising among Tiny Chef fans who are angry Nickelodeon has canceled his show.

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  • Arts & Life

Can Tiny Chef fans get his show back on Nickelodeon?

Tiny Chef began as a passion project. Now, fans are rallying to revive it after Nickelodeon canceled the show.

July 03, 2025
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  • Elizabeth Blair

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  • Arts & Life

Jenny Han is an expert in embarrassment

Jenny Han feels close to her teen self, which explains why her books and their adaptations connect with teen audiences. She spoke with Rachel about the potency of shame and what she's selfish about.

July 03, 2025
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  • Rachel Martin
Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in<em> Jurassic World Rebirth</em>.

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In theaters now: A post-apocalyptic thriller, a steamy noir and, yes, dinosaurs

The newest Jurassic installment is roaring into theaters. Meanwhile, Danielle Deadwyler is determined to defend her family's land in the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres.

July 03, 2025
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  • Bob Mondello
Sean Combs reacts as the jury foreperson and courtroom deputy read verdicts of the five counts against him during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City in this courtroom sketch. The music mogul was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

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  • Music

Sean Combs found guilty on two counts, but acquitted on most serious charges

The music mogul was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but the jury found him not guilty on three counts related to racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

July 02, 2025
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  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
<em>Love Island </em>is hitting a little too close to home.

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  • Arts & Life

'Love Island' and modern dating: why romance is dead

This season of Love Island USA is making some viewers feel exasperated. Is it a reflection of today's dating scene?

July 02, 2025
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  • Alexis Williams and
  • Liam McBain
Timothée Chalamet, Donald Glover and Benson Boone sporting just a mustache, no beard.

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  • Arts & Life

Are we in the midst of another mustache renaissance?

Mustaches are having a moment. Here's what it's like living with one.

July 02, 2025
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  • Claire Murashima and
  • Barry Gordemer
The United States is gearing up for a big birthday: July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Above, Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the declaration was debated and adopted.

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  • History

America has a major birthday coming up — here's what to expect for the big 2-5-0

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party.

July 02, 2025
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  • Chloe Veltman
Jamaican Jerk Chicken cooks on the charcoal grill during the Notting Hill Carnival in 2006 in London.

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  • National

Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story

Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean.

July 02, 2025
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  • Jaclyn Diaz

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  • Theater

'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.

June 30, 2025
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  • Terry Gross
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