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In order to get the costumes for Osage Nation characters right for the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” costume designer Jacqueline West turned to traditional research methods, but also partnered with members of the Osage tribe to ensure that all of the characters’ attire was period-accurate. West joins us to discuss her work on the film, which earned…

In order to immerse viewers in a strange version of Victorian England and beyond for the film “Poor Things,” production designers Shona Heath and James Price had a lot of sets to build and decorate, including a fantasy version of Lisbon and an elegant cruise ship. They join us to discuss their Oscar-nominated work for our ongoing series “The Big Picture,”…

For the biopic, “Maestro,” cinematographer Matthew Libatique had to work in black and white and color, capture intense conducting scenes, and journey through decades of time. He joins us to discuss his work and collaboration with director and star Bradley Cooper as part of our ongoing series, The Big Picture. *This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz. Read the full article…

Costume designer Ellen Mirojnick has been working in the industry for decades, and has now finally been nominated for an Oscar for her work in “Oppenheimer.” She joins us to discuss her work bringing this period to life, finding the right hat for Oppenheimer, and more, as part of our series “The Big Picture,” which spotlights Oscar-nominated creatives working…

Much of the horror in the Holocaust film “The Zone of Interest” is not about what you see on screen, but the terrifying noises you hear in the distance. We talk about that creative choice with Oscar nominated sound designer Johnnie Burn as part of our series “The Big Picture,” which focuses on nominees who work behind the camera.…

People take part in a rally in support of Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Medellín, Colombia, on Feb. 8. Jaime Saldarriaga/AFP via Getty Images BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Chanting and waving flags, hundreds of supporters of Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first-ever left-wing president, surrounded the Supreme Court building last month. They were angry because the judges inside…

As Ramadan approaches, all eyes are on the Al Aqsa compound. Palestinians worry Israel will restrict access to the mosque. Israel has said entry will be permitted for the first week of Ramadan. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: To Jerusalem now, where Palestinians of the Al-Aqsa Mosque are getting ready for Ramadan due early next week. Many…

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, after Trump’s commanding win on Super Tuesday, we look at the present and future of the Republican Party. Then, what the SAT going digital means for accessibility and the role of the test in college admissions. Plus, the daughter of Somali immigrants gives her Brief But Spectacular take on caring…

US President Joe Biden says it was “looking tough” for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza by the start of Ramadan. Show more US President Joe Biden says it was “looking tough” for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza by the start of Ramadan. We speak to an Israeli government spokesman, and hear about the preparations for…

Claudia Goldin is one of the world’s leading economists, a Nobel Prize winner, and a time Person of the Year. She joins Josh Gondelman, Roxanne Roberts, and Maeve Higgins to talk 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodelingGet access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal…