/news/tags/culture Culture en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:34:17 GMT /2025-07-04/one-town-celebrates-july-4-with-a-giant-cherry-pie Everyone has their traditions for July 4. For the town of George, Washington, it’s baking a giant cherry pie. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:34:17 GMT /2025-07-04/one-town-celebrates-july-4-with-a-giant-cherry-pie /2025-07-04/swimmers-fight-to-keep-pollution-out-of-the-the-river-avon-to-keep-it-safe-for-swimming A group of swimmers is campaigning for the Avon to get bathing status by the British government, which would mean the water would be regularly tested for pollutants. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:31:34 GMT /2025-07-04/swimmers-fight-to-keep-pollution-out-of-the-the-river-avon-to-keep-it-safe-for-swimming Here & Now Newsroom /2025-07-04/how-to-manage-and-overcome-anxiety-when-searching-for-jobs If you have a job you’d wanna leave or are out of work looking for a job, it's hard trying to find that new gig. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:29:14 GMT /2025-07-04/how-to-manage-and-overcome-anxiety-when-searching-for-jobs Here & Now Newsroom /2025-07-04/what-does-being-an-american-mean-to-you The Declaration of Independence turns 249 years old on Friday. While it famously said “that all men are created equal,” it didn’t expressly define who is a citizen. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:26:25 GMT /2025-07-04/what-does-being-an-american-mean-to-you Here & Now Newsroom /2025-07-04/how-louis-armstrong-became-the-first-black-pop-star Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-07-04/how-louis-armstrong-became-the-first-black-pop-star Terry Gross /2025-07-03/actor-michael-madsen-known-for-kill-bill-and-reservoir-dogs-dead-at-67 His representatives confirmed that his death followed a cardiac arrest this morning. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:18:51 GMT /2025-07-03/actor-michael-madsen-known-for-kill-bill-and-reservoir-dogs-dead-at-67 Andrew Limbong /2025-07-03/rebel-with-a-clause-documentary-follows-grammarian-and-author-ellen-jovin-on-her-travels Grammarian and author Ellen Jovin has gained fame with her grammar table, answering hard questions about split infinitives and the Oxford comma. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:45:21 GMT /2025-07-03/rebel-with-a-clause-documentary-follows-grammarian-and-author-ellen-jovin-on-her-travels Robin Young /2025-07-03/a-failed-child-star-looks-back-on-life-in-argentina-and-hollywood Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:24:41 GMT /2025-07-03/a-failed-child-star-looks-back-on-life-in-argentina-and-hollywood Terry Gross /2025-07-03/jenny-han-is-an-expert-in-embarrassment Jenny Han feels close to her teen self, which explains why her books and their adaptations connect with teen audiences. She spoke with Rachel about the potency of shame and what she's selfish about. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT /2025-07-03/jenny-han-is-an-expert-in-embarrassment Rachel Martin /2025-07-03/in-theaters-now-a-post-apocalyptic-thriller-a-steamy-noir-and-yes-dinosaurs The newest Jurassic installment is roaring into theaters. Meanwhile, Danielle Deadwyler is determined to defend her family's land in the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-07-03/in-theaters-now-a-post-apocalyptic-thriller-a-steamy-noir-and-yes-dinosaurs Bob Mondello