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Joss Whedon Loves NPR

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By Melissa Kuypers

Fans of writer/producer/director Joss Whedon don't just kinda like him. They REALLY LOVE him. He's responsible for shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, and movies like Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers, as well as the un-categorize-able Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. This weekend he has a modern, black and white movie adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in theaters. Whedon came in to talk to Morning Edition Host Renee Montagne about shooting the film in two weeks, entirely at his house.

3:33 pm

Fri June 7, 2013

Hey, New Yorkers: See 'Ask Me Another' Live In Central Park At SummerStage

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The Ask Me Another crew at The Bell House, their home-base venue in Gowanus, Brooklyn. (l to r) Josh Rogosin, Jonathan Coulton, Ophira Eisenberg, Jesse Baker, Eric Nuzum, John Asante, John Chaneski, Eleanor Kagan and Art Chung.

By editor

Originally published on Fri June 14, 2013 8:29 am

There are any number of ways to mark the beginning of a New York City summer, but NPR is putting our chips on one special day in June when Ask Me Another kicks off SummerStage 2013 in Manhattan.

5:04 pm

Thu June 6, 2013

Chef Roblé Ali Hearts NPR

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By George T. Gary III

Celebrity chef and Bravo reality TV star Roblé Ali stopped by the NPR New York bureau to talk to Tell Me More guest host Celeste Headlee about his cooking, catering and staying skinny.

The 29-year-old New Yorker got his start in a professional kitchen at age 15. Now, he's at the top, running his own catering business called Chef Roblé & Co., and cooking for President Obama, Vanessa Williams and Michael Jackson, just to name a few.

5:09 pm

Wed June 5, 2013

Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke Heart NPR

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By Melissa Kuypers

Before Midnight is the third movie about Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), and takes place 23 years after the first one (Before Sunrise) and 15 years after the second (Before Sunset). All three films were written and directed by Richard Linklater. For Before Midnight and Before Sunset, Delpy and Hawke joined Linklater as co-writers. All three came in to NPR West to talk with Fresh Air Host Terry Gross about the popular trilogy.

1:03 pm

Mon June 3, 2013

NPR Music Takes OK Go For A Ride

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OK Go lead singer Damian Kulash belts lyrics from the band's song "All Is Not Lost" on the flat bed of a moving truck.

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Who's that in the back waving a mallet? If you guessed NPR White House Correspondent Ari Shapiro, you're right. Standing with Shapiro (center) are band-mates Andy Ross (left), Dan Konopka, Damian Kulash and Tim Nordwind.

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David Greene, NPR's morning programming host, gets creative during his video cameo, wielding a large power drill.

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NPR President and CEO Gary E. Knell joins the in film-making fun at the new Tiny Desk space. Pictured are NPR Music's Mito Habe-Evans (left), Knell and OK Go guitarist Andy Ross.

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OK Go lead singer Damian Kulash belts lyrics from the band's song "All Is Not Lost" on the flatbed of a moving truck.

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Carl Kasell, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Judge and Scorekeeper, casts a sideways glance at the band during his scene, which takes place in an elevator of NPR's new headquarters.

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After trekking a few blocks down the road to NPR's new headquarters, the band surprises NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg. Here, she's seated in Studio 31 as the crew films behind the glass.

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Bandmates from the power-pop band OK Go hang out between takes during a scene for NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert inside NPR's old headquarters lobby. Andy Ross (left), Dan Konopka, Tim Nordwind and Damian Kulash

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Off camera, All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish (far right) carries the Tiny Desk moving crate. Look for Cornish's and other NPR host and reporter cameos throughout the video.

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NPR Music's Mito Habe-Evans (bottom right) holds the digital clapperboard before a take outside NPR's old headquarters.

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OK Go band members pose with NPR Music's Bob Boilen and Knell. Ross (left), Boilen, Knell, Kulash, Konopka and Nordwind

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Javaun Moradi, NPR's product manager in NPR Digital Media tweeted: Bob and Robin of @allsongs rewriting @OKgo lyrics. Last day in the oldies space #nprlife

By editor

Originally published on Mon June 10, 2013 4:36 pm

When life gives you moving crates, make wall art. Or a carpet-friendly bobsled. Or, even better, an epic music video.

7:18 am

Sun June 2, 2013

Clairy Browne Loves NPR

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By Melissa Kuypers

The Australian group Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes has a new album out in the United States called Baby Caught the Bus. While their sound has been pegged as everything from gospel to doo-wop, the group really defies the confines of a musical category.

5:33 pm

Fri May 31, 2013

The NPR Podcast Guide: Pop Culture Happy Hour

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David Cross and Portia de Rossi in a scene from Arrested Development, which returned on Netflix in May.

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Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto in Star Trek Into Darkness.

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By editor

Originally published on Mon June 10, 2013 10:22 am

At This is NPR, we take seriously the charge to help you discover your next favorite thing from NPR. This summer, we're navigating the world of NPR Podcasts. With 111 podcasts produced by NPR, this will be a big task. But anything for you, dear reader, so let us be your guide.

This series will be an introduction to our podcast offerings: what you can expect, why you will enjoy and recent must-hear episodes. With any luck you'll find a few NPR additions to your playlist.

5:43 pm

Thu May 30, 2013

Come Visit The NPR DC Headquarters; Daily Tours Begin In June

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Liftoff! Scott Simon smiles following a successful first live broadcast segment from NPR's new all-digital HQ.

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NPR's new studio: The POV from the host's chair. The red one-line telephone used by Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne, Scott Simon's reading stand from Chicago, RPG diffusor panels, some of the clocks, and coffee mug are familiar surroundings transferred from the old headquarters.

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NPR moved its Washington headquarters to 1111 North Capitol Street, NE.

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Master Control engineers communicate with Scott Simon before his live segment at 8am.

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NPR moved into its new headquarters in April 2013 and now is ready for public tours.

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Originally published on Tue June 11, 2013 6:39 pm

Just in time for your summer vacation, NPR is opening its doors to the public for daily tours of our new Washington, D.C. headquarters. Each weekday at 11 a.m., a one-hour, free guided tour will take you through the NPR Newsroom and studios, and tell you about our history, mission and give you a glimpse of daily life here.

Earlier this year, the NPR headquarters moved a few blocks to the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of NoMa (or north of Massachusetts Ave). We've now settled in and are ready for visitors. Public tours will start on Monday, June 3.

12:46 pm

Thu May 30, 2013

Oh Yeah (Yeah Yeahs)! New Apple iPhone 5 Ad Features NPR Music's SXSW Showcase

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Screenshot from Apple's "Photos Every Day" iPhone 5 ad picturing a scene from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing at NPR Music's SXSW 2013 Stubbs Showcase.

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9:48 am

Thu May 30, 2013

Free Advance Screening of "Love Free or Die" in North Little Rock June 4

Bishop Gene Robinson addresses a congregation.

By KUAR

UALR Public Radio, The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), and William F. Laman Library invite the public to a free advance screening of "Love Free or Die" as part of Community Cinema Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m.

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