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‘Oscar Wars’ spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy ‘Oscar Wars’ spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman discusses the controversies. Originally broadcast Feb. 22, 2023. February 19, 20242:01 PM…

A recent New York Times article reports that some teenagers feel that decisions made by politicians and elected officials do not reflect their needs. Psychologist Lisa Damour, co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast, joins us to discuss how to help young people deal with their anxieties about politics and their futures. Read the full article here

Madi Diaz (from left), Joy Oladokun, Allison Russell and Gaby Moreno. Muriel Margaret, Brian Higbee/Courtesy of the artists World Cafe will be live streaming the International Folk Music Awards, held in Kansas City on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Presented by Folk Alliance International, the IFMAs recognize the legends, unsung heroes and rising talent in the folk…

Coming up on today’s show: Idrees Kahloon, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, talks about his recent reporting on the rise of illiberal leaders, plus recent political developments. Jia Tolentino, staff writer at The New Yorker, author of Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion (Random House, 2019), joins with her reporting on the rollout of marijuana legalization in New York,…

Dan Pashman: Hey, Sally Helm, reporter for Planet Money. Sally Helm: Hello, Dan. Dan Pashman: You’ll recall the scene. It’s a very hot summer day.  Dan Pashman: I should have worn shorts.  Dan Pashman: You and I show up in a restaurant in New York City, specifically in Long Island City, Queens.  Sally Helm: Yeah,…

From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman sifts through the controversies in his book, Oscar Wars. Maureen Corrigan reviews The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Read the full article here

Cillian Murphy, winner of the leading actor award for Oppenheimer, poses for photographers at the 77th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA’s, in London, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Vianney Le Caer/Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP LONDON — Atom bomb epic Oppenheimer won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on…

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look at why eating disorders are affecting more and more adolescent boys. Then, what the Biden administration is doing to tackle hidden fees that are hitting low-income families the hardest. Plus, the often misunderstood legacy of the Black Panther Party and its influence on today’s struggle for civil rights.…

A look back at the bread-baking portion of the pandemic with Wildflour Bakery’s Karen Quinones — who made her pandemic-era sourdough hobby into her job. CAMILA DOMONOSKE, HOST: Remember the sourdough portion of the pandemic? KAREN QUINONES: You know, we were on our phones a lot. We were watching the news a lot, and something…

A Harvard University study shows that people across all income levels have been affected by rising rents. That means Americans are handing over a bigger portion of their paychecks to housing costs. CAMILA DOMONOSKE, HOST: Rent has skyrocketed in the United States. That means Americans are handing over a bigger portion of their paycheck to…