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Steel Magnolias
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by Robert Harling · 1989
A 1989 American drama film about the enduring friendship and family bonds among women in a small Louisiana community.
2 episodes featuring Steel Magnolias
The Headlines
Six months of war deepen Iran’s crisis as Trump targets Lake Ontario
The episode connects the war’s worsening human toll with presidential symbolism, transnational crime, and the softer politics of celebrity philanthropy.
Aug 28, 2026 · 15 min
Consider This from NPR
Dolly Parton turned Appalachian roots into universal stardom
Parton’s career shows how songwriting, self-invention, and cross-cultural appeal can carry a country artist far beyond genre boundaries.
Aug 25, 2026 · 12 min