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John Wilson’s Poetry of the Mundane

The director of “The History of Concrete” discusses the value of comedy, NIMBYs, and making films out of both found moments and the rules that govern the Hallmark Channel.

Jared Kushner’s Dollar Diplomacy

Donald Trump’s son-in-law represents the kind of Washington figure for whom public office serves as a means to extraordinary wealth.

Ke Huy Quan Keeps Smiling

On a trip to Liberty Island, the actor chats about his new memoir, “Never Say Die,” which chronicles his journey from refugee to child star in “Indiana Jones” to winning an Oscar, for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Paula Cole Doesn’t Want to Wait

At the Conservatory Garden, the singer reflects on her new two-album set, “Sonic Memoir: Demos 1989-1998”; launching Lilith Fair with Sarah McLachlan; and the time Jay Leno made fun of her armpit hair.

The Hearing Aid That Plays It by Ear

A company called Fortell made an A.I.-powered device that tries to tune out background noise in real time. Does it work? Ask Fortell’s test subject, Steve Martin.

She Made Me Do It

A prominent dressage trainer shot a belligerent student—and now maintains that he’s the real victim.

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