MEMETERIA by Thomas May

Arts & Culture Stories from NPR

• 'Why Religion?' Asks 'How Hearts Can Heal' After Tragedy
  Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. She spoke to Fresh Air in November 2018 about loss and faith.
• Final Round
  The final two contestants test their knowledge of everything from world leaders to puppets in this rapid-fire game of smarts and strategy.
• The Swing Of Things
  In this music parody game, songs from the New Jack Swing movement are rewritten about things that very literally swing — or can be swung.
• This Is United States
  The contestants swap two-letter terms and phrases for states that share those same two letters in this high-concept word game. It's that simple!
• Hashtag Challenge
  In this audio quiz, contestants strike a pose and stay verrrrry still as they identify viral internet challenges.
• Marina Franklin: Single Black Female
  Comedian Marina Franklin talks about her early efforts getting into comedy, and her latest stand-up special, Single Black Female.
• Justin Long: 'Lots Of Love'
  Actor Justin Long discusses co-hosting a podcast with his brother, interviewing his grandmother, getting recognized as the Mac in the "Mac vs. PC" ads.
• Welcome To The Jumble
  In this anagram game, contestants unscramble different animal species. It's like the new Dr. Doolittle but with slightly less CGI.
• How 'Namaste' Flew Away From Us
  "Namaste" has a meaning among Hindi speakers. But in the U.S., the word has been wrangled out of its context and tossed around to mean whatever people want it to.
• Recording Academy CEO Suspended Amid Misconduct Allegations Ahead Of Grammy Awards
  The organization that puts on the annual Grammy Awards says Deborah Dugan has been placed on administrative leave after an allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the organization.