NPR News: How pin trading became an Olympic tradition — and what to know before you try it

How pin trading became an Olympic tradition — and what to know before you try it
Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for February 21, 2026: Welcome to the Wait Wait Olympic Games!

'Wait Wait' for February 21, 2026: Welcome to the Wait Wait Olympic Games!
This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments from the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more!

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NPR News: In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all

In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all
Buzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days.

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NPR News: '10% Happier' author Dan Harris talks about a moment of kindness from a stranger

'10% Happier' author Dan Harris talks about a moment of kindness from a stranger
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. 10% Happier author Dan Harris talks about a moment of kindness from a stranger.

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NPR News: Skis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally

Skis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally
A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier.

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NPR News: What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics

What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 Winter Games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.

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NPR News: Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center

Internal memo details cosmetic changes and facility repairs to Kennedy Center
Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announcement came after many prominent artists canceled existing scheduled appearances.

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NPR News: Reporter's notebook: My Olympic Lunar New Year

Reporter's notebook: My Olympic Lunar New Year
An NPR reporter covering the Olympics in Milan takes us on cultural side quests, to a hospitality house and a candy store.

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NPR News: Michael Pollan says AI may 'think' — but it will never be conscious

Michael Pollan says AI may 'think' — but it will never be conscious
"Consciousness is under siege," says author Michael Pollan. His new book, A World Appears, explores consciousness on both a personal and technological level.

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NPR News: An unsung hero stepped in to help a newly widowed mom in a moment of need

An unsung hero stepped in to help a newly widowed mom in a moment of need
Barbara Alvarez lost her husband in 2017, just before their daughter went off to college. Her unsung hero helped her find the strength to be a single mother to her child at a key moment in their lives.

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NPR News: Curling builds community in rural Massachusetts

Curling builds community in rural Massachusetts
In tiny Petersham, Mass., a volunteer-run curling club is a gathering place for people of all ages who love to curl and hang out.

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NPR News: Remembering the night Jesse Jackson read 'Green Eggs and Ham' on 'Saturday Night Live'

Remembering the night Jesse Jackson read 'Green Eggs and Ham' on 'Saturday Night Live'
We look back on Jesse Jackson's 1991 Saturday Night Live appearance reading Green Eggs and Ham in honor of Dr. Seuss. Jackson died on Tuesday at age 84.

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