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1 week ago | nytimes.com | Wesley Morris |Rembert Browne |Elyssa Dudley |Janelle Anderson |John White |Kate LoPresti | +2 more

If you've seen Ryan Coogler's movie "Sinners," then you're probably still talking about "the scene." You know the one. Our critic Wesley Morris talks with the writer Rembert Browne about vampires, juke joints, Coogler's unprecedented movie deal, and a theory on how it all comes back to the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Image The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity.

Jan 29, 2025 | nytimes.com | Wesley Morris |Elyssa Dudley |Kate LoPresti |Wendy Dorr |Paula Szuchman |Sophia Lanman

Wesley Morris sits down with editor Niela Orr to dissect the lyrics, influences and drama behind the eight songs nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammys. Plus, the Beyoncé of it all. Image Credit... Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Photo: David J. Phillip/Associated Press The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity.

Dec 24, 2024 | nytimes.com | Wesley Morris |Sasha Weiss |Elyssa Dudley |Kate LoPresti |Wendy Dorr |Paula Szuchman | +1 more

In 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive - and emotional - musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford, Wynonna Judd and Annie Lennox. Our critic Wesley Morris had his doubts. What was really happening here? Did Joni Mitchell even want this? Or were her younger adoring musician fans propping her up for their own reasons?

Jul 29, 2024 | nytimes.com | Wesley Morris |Sam Anderson |Elyssa Dudley |Paula Szuchman |Wendy Dorr |Daniel Ramirez

"The Power Broker" is a big book with a reputation to match. Just having it on your bookshelf is a flex. Earlier this year, our critic Wesley Morris decided to take it off his shelf and actually read it. The book, first published in 1974, was written by Robert Caro and tells the story of the famed urban planner Robert Moses' rise to power and how he went on to shape the New York City we know today.

Jun 26, 2024 | nytimes.com | Elyssa Dudley |Kate LoPresti |Lynn Levy |Diane Wong

The highly anticipated third season of "The Bear" arrives this week. Our television critic Margaret Lyons and television editor Jeremy Egner sat down to talk about their love-hate relationship with the show and dissect their favorite episode. And if you can't stand to hear even one more "Yes, Chef," they have recommendations for shows to watch instead. The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity.