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Juan Vidal is a writer and critic for NPR, covering books, food, and culture. 

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Now My Kids Have My Skateboard Addiction

Thriller

Skateboarding meant everything to our correspondent when he was a kid. Now, having delighted in seeing their dad in action via old tapes, his children have picked up the free-wheeling bug.

Juan Vidal | Published May 16, 2015

How ‘Casual Friday’ Became Every Day

White Collar

The suit and tie is seen less and less in our workplaces, as companies become less formal. Are we on a slippery slope to sloppiness?

Juan Vidal | Published Feb 02, 2015

It’s Time to Flambé the Word ‘Foodie’

OVERCOOKED

It’s no surprise ‘foodie’ has made an influential list of overused, misused, and useless words—although its biggest crime is its grating snobbery.

Juan Vidal | Published Jan 11, 2015

Image is Everything

Santiago Central

You should be reading Alejandro Zambra, one of Latin America’s hottest young writers. He talks to Juan Vidal about how he writes, why his books are short, and adapting his work for film.

Juan Vidal | Published Feb 28, 2014