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NPR Music writer, yakker; Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host + All Songs Considered panelist; long-ago A.V. Club editor and Onion copy editor; snack-eater; dad.
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is as looney as it needs to be Original

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By Aisha Harris Verified, Stephen Thompson Verified, Glen Weldon Verified, Liz Metzger Verified, Lennon Sherburne, Mike Katzif Verified, Jessica Reedy Verified
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is as looney as it needs to be : Pop Culture Happy Hour The movie Coyote vs. Acme comes with some buzzy lore: it was famously shelved, and almost didn’t see the light of day. But it’s here now, and it’s good and looney! It follows Wile E. Coyote when he decides to sue the Acme Corporation for manufacturing crappy, ineffective products. The cast includes Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor. We also talk about our favorite Dolly Parton musical performances.
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New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 28 Original

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By Stephen Thompson Verified, Seán Carolan
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New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 28 : All Songs Considered : NPR Music Alabama Shakes. Mike D. Interpol. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Sean Carolan of WBJB in New Jersey about their favorite albums out Friday, August 28. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.
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Injury updates on Tyler Lundblade, Christian Fermin for Tennessee basketball

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By Stephen Thompson Verified
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Tennessee basketball transfer Christian Fermin has returned to practice after recovering from hand surgery. Transfer Tyler Lundblade and sophomore Troy Henderson are also nearing returns from back and shoulder injuries, respectively. Fermin, a 6-foot-10 forward, has been a team leader in rebounding since his return to practice. Lundblade, the 2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, has been progressing well from a lingering back issue.
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