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Gaby Hoffmann plays Ali on the Amazon series <em>Transparent</em>. She says her character was "lost in the woods of being lost" and is now working to become "more focused."

'I Never Set Out To Be An Actor,' Says 'Transparent' Star Gaby Hoffmann

Hoffmann grew up in the Chelsea Hotel with her mother, an actress in Andy Warhol's Factory. Gaby appeared in Field of Dreams and other films as child, but says she saw acting as "a means to an end."

Susan Stamberg co-hosted <em>All Things Considered</em> from 1972 until 1986 — she's the first woman to anchor a daily national news program in America. She is now an NPR special correspondent.

'It Was Just Thrilling': 2 NPR Founders Remember The First Days, 50 Years Ago

NPR's program, All Things Considered, debuted on May 3, 1971. ATC creator Bill Siemering and former co-host (then production assistant) Susan Stamberg look back on the iconic first broadcast.

Boynton, Ma Join Forces For 'Jungle Night,' A Book With Soundtrack, Video

Author and illustrator Sandra Boynton teamed up with cello superstar Yo-Yo Ma for Jungle Night — a playful board book for toddlers. They talk with NPR's Scott Simon about the project.

In 'Moffie,' A Gay Soldier Comes Of Age During Apartheid In South Africa

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to director Oliver Hermanus about his new movie, Moffie, set in 1981 apartheid-era South Africa.

COVID Hit Their Neighbors Hard. So They Sprang Into Action

As India faces a pandemic crisis, ordinary folks are doing their share: finding hospital beds, handing out meals, sharing a meditative moment. Public health experts say it's making an impact.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical <em>In the Heights </em>has been adapted for the big screen, directed by Jon M. Chu. Filming on the street, they'd stop for passing emergency vehicles and their time was limited by the natural light.

'In The Heights' Dances From The Stage, To The Streets, To The Screen

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical is an ode to the neighborhood near where he grew up. Now a movie musical, the film's director, cinematographer and choreographer discuss the new adaptation.

Russia And U.S. Seek Stability At First Post-Trump Summit

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with NPR White House and Moscow correspondents Ayesha Rascoe and Lucian Kim about what to expect when Presidents Biden and Putin meet for the Geneva summit later in June.

Emilia Jones and Troy Kotsur in <em>CODA</em>

How Troy Kotsur of 'CODA' broke barriers as a deaf actor, on stage and on screen

The new film CODA tells the story of a hearing daughter living with her deaf family. It represents a breakthrough for deaf representation on screen and it stars acclaimed actor Troy Kotsur.

Indigenous activists say the legacy of colonialism has limited their access to COP-26

Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference.

Cornell University Professor Saule Omarova testifying on fintech at a hearing organized by the Senate Banking committee on Sept. 18, 2018. Today, Omarova is President Biden's nominee to head the agency that oversees the majority of the assets held by the country's banks, and she will appear in front of the same Senate committee for her confirmation hearing on Thursday.

A look into the ugly and incredibly personal fight over Biden's pick to oversee banks

An ugly battle is being waged over Saule Omarova, President Biden's nominee to oversee most of the money held by banks. Her confirmation hearing is on Thursday.

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