The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.

On this episode, we hear how Madonna, Danny Brown, and Foushee how they utilized samples to create some of their hit songs.

Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — ...

Judith Enck discusses her new book, "The Problem with Plastic," and the Trump regime's decision to repeal the government's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with comedian Amber Ruffin about finding joy in life and her off-Broadway musical, "Bigfoot!" ...

Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway ...

"Adolescence" and "Train Dreams" took home the top prizes Sunday night at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, an award show that honors indie filmmakers and influences Oscar buzz.

February 16, 1956 (69) Singer James Ingram born in Akron, Ohio. INgram is most well known for soulful R&B hit songs such as "Just Once," "Somewhere Out There" (with Linda Ronstadt) and "Baby, Come To ...

Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.

More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed "a wave of intense ...

Ilia Malinin's painful falls at the Milan Cortina Games follow in a long tradition of great U.S. athletes who get the "yips" or the "twisties" during the Olympics.