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Autumn Erhard, a sales representative in Orange County, Calif., landed her big break on her favorite game show, Wheel of Fortune. At 30, she became the second person to win $1 million.

June Ambrose is a celebrity stylist for big names like Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige. Her big break came after a chance wardrobe malfunction during a shoot for Missy Elliott's first hit, "The Rain."

Submissions Only is an online comedy about young actors hoping to make it on Broadway. Star Kate Wetherhead and NPR's Scott Simon talk about the often brutal and funny world of actors, agents and casting directors.

Kurt Braunohler is now a successful working comedian, but for years he struggled to get work. In applying for one major role, he claimed that he could speak fluent German. That wasn't exactly true.

Huge protests involving trucks and other large vehicles have been disrupting life in Ottawa and other Canadian cities. The protesters are calling for an end to COVID-19 public health mandates.

Samantha Balaban and NPR's Life Kit provide insight to teaching old and new dogs new tricks.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Paco de Leon, financial advice columnist for Refinery 29, on how renters can best deal with the increase.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with 11-year-old Jazlyn Guerra, host of "Jazzy's World TV," and her dad, Luis DeHoyos.

Host Rachel Martin catches up with a few Americans who've spent the Thanksgiving holiday far from home. From Korea, to Israel to Spain — she hears the stories of how five expats constructed the holiday with and without pumpkin pie.

For the Third Coast Festival's short documentary category — with pieces no longer than three minutes — the theme was "appetite." Guest host Linda Wertheimer talks with Julie Shapiro of the Third Coast International Audio Festival.