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In a new memoir, the actress writes about the films and creative collaborations — like Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music — that marked the height of her fame.

After an election year unique in its divisiveness, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with advice columnist Amy Dickinson about how people can begin to repair relationships, if they so desire.

Norma Brickey has been driving the streets of Columbus, Ohio, with a sign in her car window: "My son needs a kidney, O positive," followed by her phone number.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michigan State Rep. Rob VerHeulen about his new bill that Democrats say is an attempt to undermine them as they prepare to take over several state offices.

David Greene talks to Tony Medina, professor of creative writing at Howard University, about Ntozake Shange, who wrote: "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf."

Matthew McConaughey chats in Austin about being Univ. of Texas' Minister of Culture, his role as Professor McConaughey, and how rebranding his career turned out "All right, All right, All right."

Patricia McCormick's new young adult novel tells the story of Arn Chorn-Pond, a real-life survivor of the Cambodian genocide whose musical skills kept him alive.

Just because you procrastinate doesn't mean you're lazy. In his new book, The Art of Procrastination, John Perry argues that many procrastinators are actually perfectionists: "My book says, 'Oh, come on, you're not so bad!' "

Coppola was 29 years old when he signed on to direct a film. "I was young and had no power," he said in 2016, "so [the studio] figured they could just boss me around." But Coppola fought back.

Laetitia Tamko has found a way to cram all of the sounds that personally move her — pop, punk, trap, African music — into Vagabon. "I feel like I made an amazing record. Why can't I say that?"