Can't-miss interviews: Cory Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and the latest on tariffs

From left: Sen. Corey Booker, Elizabeth Olsen and Jasmine Mooney. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images; NPR; Liz Rosa/Jasmine Mooney hide caption

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A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.

We spoke to Sen. Cory Booker after his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor; Elizabeth Olsen played a game of Wild Card and opened up about something she feels she still needs to prove; and we spoke to several experts on the things that matter most, whether that's how to reduce screen time or how women may have to pay more in the tariff wars.

Cory Booker on his marathon Senate speech

On Monday evening, Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and began a speech criticizing the Trump administration. The New Jersey Democrat kept talking and talking — through the night and into the next day — for 25 hours and 5 minutes.

His effort, which involved dozens of fellow Senate Democrats asking questions to relieve his speaking burden, set a record for the longest speech on record in the chamber. It surpassed the previous record set in 1957 by segregationist Sen. Strom Thurmond, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes to oppose the Civil Rights Act. He spoke to All Things Considered after the speech.

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Trump tariffs

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has concerns about President Trump's new tariffs, but he is not surprised by the move. Morning Edition spoke with Johnson about the impact of the new round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Jasmine Mooney left ICE detention on a mission

Canadian actress and entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney was detained by immigration authorities for 12 days after trying to apply for a visa at the U.S.-Mexico border. She spoke to NPR about her experience.

Elizabeth Olsen is good at ignoring advice

You might know Elizabeth Olsen from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's the Scarlet Witch in WandaVision, or her performance in the Netflix show Love and Death.

Her newest film is called The Assessment, and in it, Elizabeth plays a woman in the not-so-distant future, living in some kind of protected society because the Earth has been destroyed, and she's got to pass this nightmare of a test in order to be granted the chance to have a baby.

Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand: ditch Musk

Protests against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk took place across the country over the weekend and are spreading globally. The Tesla Takedown movement is urging people to sell their Tesla cars and stock.

Morning Edition spoke with branding expert Allen Adamson about Tesla's struggles, which he attributes to several factors: Musk's lack of focus on the company and innovation, the brand's shifting public perception and the increasing role of politics in consumer decisions.

On Adolescence and a "very difficult age"

The Netflix miniseries Adolescence tells the haunting story of a 13-year-old boy named Jamie who is arrested for the murder of a girl from his school. Though the series is fictional, Stephen Graham, who co-created the show and also stars as Jamie's father Eddie, says it draws on similar crimes that happened in Great Britain in recent years.

Jason Isbell says there's always room for one more

Jason Isbell sings about his split from fellow musician Amanda Shires on his latest album Foxes in the Snow. "What I was attempting to do is document a very specific time where I was going through a lot of changes," he says.

A Nobel Peace Prize winner on why he thinks his U.S. visa was revoked

Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.

An expert on how to reduce screen time

All of that scrolling, texting and posting can take a toll on your mental health and release stress hormones. The human mind has always been able to take in and process a lot of information. But dependence on smartphones can lead to an overload, says Larry Rosen, professor emeritus at California State University Dominguez Hills.

Read or listen to the full interview on Here & Now.

Paul Rudd on his new movie

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In Death of a Unicorn, actors Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega play a father and daughter driving deep into the wilderness when they hit a unicorn. Thoughtful, but gruesome is an apt descriptor for the film as well. As it turns out, hitting a unicorn isn't quite like hitting a squirrel. The unicorns in this film are a lot more vengeful and organized. What starts out as a dark comedy turns into a unicorn gore-fest.

Why women may pay more in the tariff wars

At the beginning of the year, we talked about how No-Buy January, buying secondhand and mending old clothes seemed to be taking hold amongst some of the most popular influencers — even though the guiding principle of underconsumption is something we've been doing for a long time.

Then, President Trump started implementing tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada — and now even the European Union. That made us think: How would fast fashion be affected by this? And would underconsumption move from a hashtag to a lifestyle? To find out, The Indicator's Wailin Wong joins It's Been A Minute to break down how tariffs will affect Americans who love to shop ... when the prices drop.

Mayors from the U.S. and Canada stand together against Trump tariffs

The latest round of tariffs Trump announced Wednesday include a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports from other countries.

Separate 25% tariffs on cars and car parts are also now in effect. Canada and Mexico were not hit with any additional tariffs.

Read or listen to the interview on Here & Now.

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