Mia Venkat

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder talk about how 'Hacks' has helped bridge generations

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about season 5 of their Emmy-winning HBO Max comedy, Hacks.

A new generation becomes obsessed with JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

Mia Venkat, Mary Louise Kelly, Courtney Dorning

NPR's Mia Venkat explains to Mary Louise Kelly why the internet has been obsessed with John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

Researchers find evidence of ancient democracies from the Americas to Europe and Asia

Ailsa Chang, Mia Venkat, Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

HUNTR/X went from a complete unknown to winning a Grammy, and now, an Oscar

Ailsa Chang, Mia Venkat, Christopher Intagliata

The band Huntr/x from the hit Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" went from a group no one had ever heard of to one of the biggest pop acts of 2025. Now their hit 'Golden' has won a Grammy and an Oscar.

Hilary Duff explores the highs and lows of a 'sturdy' home life on new album

Juana Summers, Tyler Bartlam, Sarah Handel, Mia Venkat

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Hilary Duff about her new album. It's called Luck... Or Something, and is her first release in more than 10 years.

Remembering actor Robert Carradine, a reluctant nerd on screen

Mia Venkat, Patrick Jarenwattananon

The actor Robert Carradine, famous for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire — among more serious parts — has died. He was 71.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested. What happens next?

Mia Venkat, Scott Detrow, Courtney Dorning

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Max Colchester about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the new details that have emerged in the Epstein files.