NPR News: Planning a New Year's brunch in a pinch

Planning a New Year's brunch in a pinch
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with chef Sohla El-Waylly, a judge on the new show The Big Brunch, about useful tips to plan a no-hassle New Year's brunch.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for Dec. 31, 2022: Happy Holidays Edition!

'Wait Wait' for Dec. 31, 2022: Happy Holidays Edition!
Santa's delivering some late gifts this week, including some of our favorite interviews from 2022! Enjoy a stocking full of Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Matt Walsh, and more!

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NPR News: Ian Tyson, half of the folk duo Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89

Ian Tyson, half of the folk duo Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89
The Canadian folk singer wrote the modern standard "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia and helped influence such future superstars as Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and reading

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Menu, dancer Kim Hale, "Girlfriend" by Matthew Sweet, Drink Masters and more.

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NPR News: 'Weird Al' Yankovic wants to 'bring sexy back' to the accordion

'Weird Al' Yankovic wants to 'bring sexy back' to the accordion
It's "a very sensual instrument," the parody artists insists. A new over-the-top "biopic" tells the story of Yankovic's life — sort of. Originally broadcast Nov. 16, 2022.

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NPR News: Pritzker-winning architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91

Pritzker-winning architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91
The Japanese architect was known as a post-modern giant who blended culture and history of the East and the West in his designs. He won the Pritzker Prize, the highest honor in the field, in 2019.

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NPR News: Remembering the artists, filmmakers, actors and writers we lost in 2022

Remembering the artists, filmmakers, actors and writers we lost in 2022
This was the year we lost actors Sidney Poitier, Angela Lansbury and Bob Saget, fashion titan André Leon Talley, artists Sam Gilliam and Claes Oldenburg and authors David McCullough and Hilary Mantel.

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NPR News: 'Visualizing the Virgin' shows Mary in the Middle Ages

'Visualizing the Virgin' shows Mary in the Middle Ages
An exhibition of illuminated manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum explores how Jesus' mother was portrayed before Renaissance artists painted her with golden curls, perfect skin and blue eyes.

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NPR News: Bill Cosby plans to tour in 2023 even as he faces a new sexual assault lawsuit

Bill Cosby plans to tour in 2023 even as he faces a new sexual assault lawsuit
The news of his tour plans comes just weeks after five women filed another sexual assault lawsuit against the 85-year-old comedian.

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NPR News: Vivienne Westwood, influential punk fashion maverick, dies at 81

Vivienne Westwood, influential punk fashion maverick, dies at 81
Westwood's fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion, when her radical approach to urban street style took the world by storm.

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NPR News: 'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli grapples with guilt and addiction in 'White Lotus'

'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli grapples with guilt and addiction in 'White Lotus'
Imperioli plays a sex-addicted Hollywood producer on vacation in Sicily in the HBO show. In '21, he published Woke Up This Morning, an oral history of The Sopranos. Originally broadcast Nov. 15, 2022.

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NPR News: Rooted in Motown, Detroit style skating rolls on into the next generation

Rooted in Motown, Detroit style skating rolls on into the next generation
Social media has fueled a roller resurgence and brought many new skaters into the city's longstanding Black skate community. Detroit style moves may be decades old, but they evolve over time.

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NPR News: The Burna Boy philosophy: 'Anybody not comfortable with my reality is not my fan'

The Burna Boy philosophy: 'Anybody not comfortable with my reality is not my fan'
Burna Boy opens up about his connection to his fans, his home, and the ways he makes sense of who he is as a person and who he is as a performer.

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NPR News: Theophilus London's family files a missing persons report for the rapper

Theophilus London's family files a missing persons report for the rapper
Theophilus London's family and friends believe someone last spoke to the missing musician in July in Los Angeles. Now they have filed a missing persons report for the performer.

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NPR News: 'Dead Eyes,' but tons of heart: This small podcast is among the year's best

'Dead Eyes,' but tons of heart: This small podcast is among the year's best
The podcasts that spoke to me the most this year tended to be small and scrappy. The best was Dead Eyes, Connor Ratliff's quixotic quest to reconcile himself with the frustrations of life in show biz.

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NPR News: Comic Jerrod Carmichael bares his secrets in 'Rothaniel'

Comic Jerrod Carmichael bares his secrets in 'Rothaniel'
The comic, actor and writer opens up about his name, his family tree and his sexual orientation in an HBO special. "The more honest I am, the freer I am," he says. Originally broadcast April 18, 2022.

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NPR News: Author Jerry Craft: Most kids cheer for the heroes to succeed no matter who they are

Author Jerry Craft: Most kids cheer for the heroes to succeed no matter who they are
New Kid won the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. But the book has been challenged in some school districts for content related to race.

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NPR News: Six ways media took a big step backward in 2022

Six ways media took a big step backward in 2022
Elon Musk caused Twitter chaos, the streaming industry hit adolescence, late night TV lost its footing, there were lots of layoffs and some dispiriting indications of compassion fatigue.

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NPR News: How Hollywood gets wildfires all wrong — much to the frustration of firefighters

How Hollywood gets wildfires all wrong — much to the frustration of firefighters
In a time of accelerated climate change, there's a big disconnect between the portrayal of fires on-screen and the reality of the brave people who fight them in real life.

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NPR News: 'Reservation Dogs' co-creator says the show gives audiences permission to laugh

'Reservation Dogs' co-creator says the show gives audiences permission to laugh
Sterlin Harjo says society has a tendency to be "very precious with Native people." His irreverent series follows four teens on a reservation. Originally broadcast Sept. 19, 2022.

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NPR News: Trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf steps out of his comfort zone with 'Capacity to Love'

Trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf steps out of his comfort zone with 'Capacity to Love'
Common ground is the main theme of Maalouf's new album, which features a wide array of vocalists from across the pop music spectrum. Maalouf also recently revived an international trumpet competition.

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NPR News: 15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023
Before we kick off a new year, here are some of our favorite podcasts from 2022 for your listening enjoyment!

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NPR News: 50 wonderful things from 2022

50 wonderful things from 2022
Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making annual lists of wonderful things since 2010. The recommendations this year are big and small, inspirational and silly, very popular and totally obscure.

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NPR News: Steven Spielberg was a fearful kid who found solace in storytelling

Steven Spielberg was a fearful kid who found solace in storytelling
Spielberg's latest project, The Fabelmans, is semi-autobiographical — focused on his childhood and teen years and his parents' divorce. Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2022.

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NPR News: An ode to cribbage, the game that taught me a new (love) language

An ode to cribbage, the game that taught me a new (love) language
Relationships don't always offer opportunities to be light and playful with each other. What we'd found through cribbage was something important, something more than just a pandemic hobby.

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NPR News: The NPR Culture Desk shares our favorite stories of 2022

The NPR Culture Desk shares our favorite stories of 2022
This year, our reporting took us to museums, libraries and symphonies; to Edisto Island, Hollywood, New York and beyond. Culture Desk reporters say these are the stories that will stick with them.

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NPR News: What do you want to accomplish in 2023? This New Year's resolution guide can help

What do you want to accomplish in 2023? This New Year's resolution guide can help
Scroll through Life Kit's expert guides to discover practical and inspiring ways to grow in 2023.

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NPR News: 2022 has seen celebrity gossip become mainstream news. But why?

2022 has seen celebrity gossip become mainstream news. But why?
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Vox culture reporter Constance Grady about the stories that dominated pop culture and more.

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NPR News: Sikh men can serve in the Marine Corps without shaving their beards, court says

Sikh men can serve in the Marine Corps without shaving their beards, court says
A federal court has ruled that the Marine Corps can't deny Sikhs because of their unshorn beards and hair.

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NPR News: Her work as a pioneering animator was lost to history — until now

Her work as a pioneering animator was lost to history — until now
Bessie Mae Kelley is one of the earliest known women to hand-draw and direct animated films. This is the story of how her story was brought back to life nearly a century later.

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NPR News: How Anitta, the 'Girl from Rio,' went global

How Anitta, the 'Girl from Rio,' went global
NPR catches up with Anitta, the most popular singer to come out of Brazil in years, who's up for a Grammy for Best New Artist.

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NPR News: 2022 was a big year for dance books: Here are 5 to check out

2022 was a big year for dance books: Here are 5 to check out
These books shed light on some of dance's most iconic figures and provide a glimpse into the state of ballet culture today — and the direction it's heading next year and for years to come.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Blamo! podcast, Paris Is Burning, Sheryl Lee Ralph's Sleigh and Crash Landing on You.

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NPR News: How to share your favorites with loved ones — and have everyone go home happy

How to share your favorites with loved ones — and have everyone go home happy
As families gather for the holidays, you may find yourself talking television, film, books or podcasts. Pop culture critic Linda Holmes — who shares her favorite things for a living — has some tips.

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NPR News: John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy

John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy
McEnroe reflects on his career in a Showtime documentary: "When I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'" Originally published Sept. 6, 2022.

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NPR News: Who created chicken tikka masala? The death of a curry king is reviving a debate

Who created chicken tikka masala? The death of a curry king is reviving a debate
A Pakistani immigrant in Glasgow claimed he invented the beloved takeout dish with some spices and a can of tomato soup. His death has revived a long debate about who really can lay claim to the food.

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NPR News: David Sedaris reads from 'Santaland Diaries,' a Christmastime classic

David Sedaris reads from 'Santaland Diaries,' a Christmastime classic
Sedaris' darkly funny account of his stint as a Macy's department store Christmas elf named Crumpet has been a hallmark of the Morning Edition airwaves for 30 holiday seasons.

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NPR News: 2022 was a good year for Nikki Grimes, who just published her 103rd book

2022 was a good year for Nikki Grimes, who just published her 103rd book
The winner of the ALA Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement has written more than 100 children's books. Her latest, about the pandemic, is called Garvey in the Dark.

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NPR News: From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph forged her own path

From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph forged her own path
Ralph won an Emmy for her role as a no-nonsense kindergarten teacher on Abbott Elementary. She says classroom management is about setting clear boundaries. Originally broadcast Sept. 12, 2022.

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NPR News: Mike Hodges, director of 'Get Carter' and 'Flash Gordon,' dies at 90

Mike Hodges, director of 'Get Carter' and 'Flash Gordon,' dies at 90
Hodges died at his home in the county of Dorset in southwest England on Saturday, his friend and former producer Mike Kaplan told British media on Wednesday. No cause of death was given.

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NPR News: Germany returns looted artifacts to Nigeria to rectify a 'dark colonial history'

Germany returns looted artifacts to Nigeria to rectify a 'dark colonial history'
This week's handover is Germany's first step in fulfilling its agreement with Nigeria to release all 1,130 Benin Bronzes from German museums.

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NPR News: Banned Books: Author Susan Kuklin on telling stories that inform understanding

Banned Books: Author Susan Kuklin on telling stories that inform understanding
Susan Kuklin published the award-winning Beyond Magenta in 2014. The collection of images and interviews with transgender and nonbinary teens and young adults centers their experiences and identities.

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NPR News: Author Susan Kuklin: These teens wanted to let other kids know 'they are not alone'

Author Susan Kuklin: These teens wanted to let other kids know 'they are not alone'
When Beyond Magenta hit shelves in 2014, little had been written or said publicly about transgender and nonbinary teens. The book received positive reviews. By 2015, it was being challenged.

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NPR News: An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million

An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million
The original mechatronic model of the alien from Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial headlined a weekend auction of Hollywood artifacts.

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NPR News: Could you be eligible for a Fortnite refund?

Could you be eligible for a Fortnite refund?
Epic Games has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $520 million over allegations of privacy violations and unwanted charges. Nearly half of the money will go to refund consumers.

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NPR News: Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in Los Angeles
Weinstein's legal trouble is far from over. In London, he faces criminal charges of indecent assault of a woman in 1996.

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NPR News: Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in Los Angeles
Weinstein's legal trouble is far from over. In London, he faces criminal charges of indecent assault of a woman in 1996.

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NPR News: More than 500 musicians demand accountability after Juilliard misconduct allegations

More than 500 musicians demand accountability after Juilliard misconduct allegations
After VAN magazine published accusations against Robert Beaser, a former head of The Juilliard School's composition department, hundreds of composers, educators and presenters are demanding change.

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NPR News: A critic revisits his list of the TV and movies he wished he covered in 2022

A critic revisits his list of the TV and movies he wished he covered in 2022
Every year, John Powers looks back on the great features he never got around to talking about. This year's list includes White Lotus, The Menu, Nanny and Dark Winds — plus one vodka commercial.

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NPR News: The fantasia of Angelo Badalamenti, veil-piercing composer

The fantasia of Angelo Badalamenti, veil-piercing composer
Among other things Badalamenti's music, soft and bizarre and surging, was an emotional compass for the uncanny creations of director David Lynch.

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NPR News: Amber Heard said she has decided to settle Johnny Depp's case against her

Amber Heard said she has decided to settle Johnny Depp's case against her
"I make this decision having lost faith in the American legal system, where my unprotected testimony served as entertainment and social media fodder," Heard said on Monday morning.

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NPR News: James Cameron aims to finally put that 'Titanic' door debate to rest, 25 years later

James Cameron aims to finally put that 'Titanic' door debate to rest, 25 years later
The blockbuster hit theaters on Dec. 19, 1997. Since then, fans have debated whether Jack could have survived on the makeshift raft. Now Cameron says a forensic analysis rules that out definitively.

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NPR News: Abortion stories on TV get closer to reality, says new report

Abortion stories on TV get closer to reality, says new report
The annual Abortion Onscreen report says more TV shows had abortion plotlines than previous years and that writers are doing slightly better job reflecting reality.

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NPR News: Cecily Strong says farewell to Saturday Night Live

Cecily Strong says farewell to Saturday Night Live
Strong is one of the longest tenured female stars of SNL who made a career out of spot-on impersonations of Melania Trump, Majorie Taylor Greene and Krysten Sinema.

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NPR News: A bit of mystery surrounds a family's tourtière recipe, but it's a holiday favorite

A bit of mystery surrounds a family's tourtière recipe, but it's a holiday favorite
They aren't sure where this version of the French Canadian meat pie came from, but one thing is clear: It isn't Christmas without tourtière.

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NPR News: Iran arrests a top actress who expressed solidarity with a man executed over protests

Iran arrests a top actress who expressed solidarity with a man executed over protests
Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie The Salesman, was detained after she made an Instagram post about the first man recently executed for crimes committed during nationwide protests.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for Dec. 17, 2022: With Not My Job guest Andrew Bird

'Wait Wait' for Dec. 17, 2022: With Not My Job guest Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird is one of the most celebrated musicians of the past 25 years, a violin and whistling virtuoso who's also a critically acclaimed songwriter. But, can he answer our questions about referees?

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NPR News: A baker in North Yorkshire, England is letting patrons use his oven for free

A baker in North Yorkshire, England is letting patrons use his oven for free
It can take between four and six hours to bake a traditional British fruit cake. Given the high price of energy, a baker in North Yorkshire, England is letting patrons use his oven for free.

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NPR News: Al Saqi Books, London's first Arabic-language bookstore, is closing down

Al Saqi Books, London's first Arabic-language bookstore, is closing down
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Al Saqi Books co-founder Salwa Gaspard and her daughter, Lynn, about the significance of the Arabic-language bookstore and the reasons for its impending closure.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening.
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Making Shazam playlists, Chris Klimek's annual mixtape, NPR Best Music of 2022 and more.

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NPR News: What a classic '50s Western can teach us about the Hollywood Blacklist

What a classic '50s Western can teach us about the Hollywood Blacklist
Author Glenn Frankel says the 1952 film High Noon was inspired by the toxic political climate of the time. Originally broadcast Feb. 21, 2017.

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NPR News: Will you read the Jan. 6 report cover-to-cover? These publishers hope so.

Will you read the Jan. 6 report cover-to-cover? These publishers hope so.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is expected to drop their report on Dec. 21. It's a public document, but book publishers are poised to get the report into your hands.

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NPR News: Take the plunge: Avatar's underwater scenes are immersive and extraordinary

Take the plunge: Avatar's underwater scenes are immersive and extraordinary
Avatar: The Way of Water may not be one of the best movies of the year, but it is one of the best movie-going experiences of the year. (Think: Jacques Cousteau on shrooms.)

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NPR News: After a Ticketmaster snafu, Mexico's president asks Bad Bunny to hold a free concert

After a Ticketmaster snafu, Mexico's president asks Bad Bunny to hold a free concert
After hundreds of ticket holders were denied entry to Bad Bunny's shows in Mexico City last weekend, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is asking the star to put on another concert for free.

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NPR News: Best games of 2022 chosen by NPR

Best games of 2022 chosen by NPR
From Elden Ring to Immortality, 2022 delivered long-anticipated titles and ambitious indie games. NPR staff and contributors list their favorites.

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NPR News: Jane Fonda says her cancer is in remission and she can discontinue chemotherapy

Jane Fonda says her cancer is in remission and she can discontinue chemotherapy
Fonda announced she had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in September and expected to undergo chemotherapy treatments for six months.

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NPR News: Maria Ressa's 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' is a memoir and manifesto

Maria Ressa's 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' is a memoir and manifesto
In 2013, Ressa laid out her forward-looking vision for the future of public service journalism to me. Her book traces a humbling, harrowing journey from social media advocate to democracy defender.

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NPR News: Short on cash? No problem. 'Buy now, pay later' is the hottest holiday trend

Short on cash? No problem. 'Buy now, pay later' is the hottest holiday trend
People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend.

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NPR News: Critic David Bianculli rounds up the best TV moments of 2022

Critic David Bianculli rounds up the best TV moments of 2022
There was a lot of great television this year, but the winning moment came from HBO's special, The Howard Stern Interview: Bruce Springsteen, an extended two-plus hour conversation between two icons.

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NPR News: Remembering Marijane Meaker, a pioneer of lesbian pulp fiction

Remembering Marijane Meaker, a pioneer of lesbian pulp fiction
Meaker wrote Spring Fire in 1952, and was surprised when it sold 1.5 million copies. She went on to write other lesbian-themed books under pen names. She died Nov. 21. Originally broadcast 2003.

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NPR News: Pioneering writer Octavia Butler on writing Black people and women into sci-fi

Pioneering writer Octavia Butler on writing Black people and women into sci-fi
Butler's 1979 book, Kindred, is now a series for FX on Hulu. In 1993, the pioneering author, who died in 2006, told Fresh Air she made up her own stories so that she could see herself in them.

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NPR News: Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas

Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas
Not everyone has a knack for gift giving — and that's OK! Our experts share tips on what to get for 5 personality types, ranging from the practical to the sentimental to the hard to shop for.

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NPR News: Ashley Hope Pérez: 'Young people have a right' to stories that help them learn

Ashley Hope Pérez: 'Young people have a right' to stories that help them learn
For years, Out of Darkness appeared on reading lists as a recommendation for ambitious young readers ready to face disquieting aspects of the American experience. It began facing bans in 2021.

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NPR News: 'Iron Man,' 'Super Fly' and 'Carrie' are inducted into the National Film Registry

'Iron Man,' 'Super Fly' and 'Carrie' are inducted into the National Film Registry
Every year, the Library of Congress adds 25 films to the National Film Registry to be preserved for posterity. This year's selections include Hairspray and When Harry Met Sally.

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NPR News: Former music students accuse two Juilliard teachers of sexual misconduct

Former music students accuse two Juilliard teachers of sexual misconduct
Three people have accused two teachers at the world-renowned music school — composers Robert Beaser and the late Christopher Rouse — of sexual misconduct dating back to the 1990s and 2000s.

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NPR News: Woodrow Wilson led the U.S. into WWI. He also waged war on democracy at home

Woodrow Wilson led the U.S. into WWI. He also waged war on democracy at home
Author Adam Hochschild says Wilson used the first World War as an excuse to spy on Americans, censor the press and plan for the mass deportation of immigrants. His new book is American Midnight.

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NPR News: Literature ambassador Jason Reynolds knows young people have a story of their own

Literature ambassador Jason Reynolds knows young people have a story of their own
NPR's A Martínez talks to writer Jason Reynolds, who is ending his term as the national ambassador for young people's literature. The Library of Congress appointed him to the post three years ago.

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NPR News: Young folks are moving in with their parents in record numbers. Meet 5 making it work

Young folks are moving in with their parents in record numbers. Meet 5 making it work
Multigenerational living is on the rise, and the trend is growing fastest among Gen Zers and millennials.

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NPR News: Ambassador for literature tells young people that they have a story of their own

Ambassador for literature tells young people that they have a story of their own
NPR's A Martinez talks to writer Jason Reynolds, who ends his term as the national ambassador for Young People's Literature Tuesday. The Library of Congress appointed him to the post three years ago.

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NPR News: Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins

Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins
For Christmas tree shoppers who want a real live tree that's reusable like an artificial one, there may be another option: rentable potted trees that are planted in the ground when they grow too big.

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NPR News: How I discovered a love for ballet as an adult

How I discovered a love for ballet as an adult
Sometimes you can find new interests in old places. For me, it was taking ballet classes alongside a group of around 20 Chinese ladies, all of them starting ballet as adults.

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NPR News: Looking for a twist on the whodunit? Two mysteries veer into uncharted territory

Looking for a twist on the whodunit? Two mysteries veer into uncharted territory
A Dangerous Business, by Jane Smiley, is mash-up of a Western, a serial killer mystery and a feminist erotic romp. Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt, is a noir story about an octopus.

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NPR News: Rev. Gary Davis was a prolific guitar player. A protégé aims to keep his legacy alive

Rev. Gary Davis was a prolific guitar player. A protégé aims to keep his legacy alive
"I want to pass on the joy of playing this music to others, just as Rev. Davis passed it on to me."

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NPR News: Golden Globe nominations are led by 'Banshees,' 'Everything Everywhere'

Golden Globe nominations are led by 'Banshees,' 'Everything Everywhere'
After scandal and boycott plunged the Hollywood Foreign Press Association into disarray and knocked its annual award show off television for a year, the Golden Globes geared up Monday for its return.

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NPR News: How Twitter trending topic descriptions defined 2022, from 'No Covid' to Ned Flanders

How Twitter trending topic descriptions defined 2022, from 'No Covid' to Ned Flanders
Brian Feldman has long been fascinated by Twitter's efforts to contextualize trending topics with short descriptions. So he documented more than 450 from this year and put them in a public archive.

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NPR News: Savory Bosnian pancakes called 'cousin' bridged a language gap with Grandma

Savory Bosnian pancakes called 'cousin' bridged a language gap with Grandma
While growing up, Merjem Mededovic cooked with her grandmother and learned names of various things in Bosnian. One recipe she learned is kljukusa, a potato and onion dish similar to a latke.

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NPR News: Oh, sweetie! Bubaleh is a pancake to celebrate freedom. And it's a term of endearment

Oh, sweetie! Bubaleh is a pancake to celebrate freedom. And it's a term of endearment
A sweet and savory pancake for Passover can also be eaten year-round. And Alan Mishell learned the recipe from his grandmother, whose family escaped Poland ahead of the Nazi German invasion.

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NPR News: Grandma Velma's German pancake recipe is immortalized in a cherished home video

Grandma Velma's German pancake recipe is immortalized in a cherished home video
Specken dicken, the not-too-thick, not-too-thin sausage-filled pancakes, are a breakfast favorite that her family makes on New Year's Day.

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NPR News: A scallion pancake recipe is layered with thoughts of family, China and a tiny secret

A scallion pancake recipe is layered with thoughts of family, China and a tiny secret
A daughter recalls her immigrant parents and her father standing by the stove making scallion pancakes on Sunday mornings. Her siblings now make the pancakes for their children.

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NPR News: Actor LeVar Burton on receiving a lifetime achievement Emmy Award

Actor LeVar Burton on receiving a lifetime achievement Emmy Award
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor LeVar Burton, who has appeared in "Roots," "Star Trek" and the children's T.V. series "Reading Rainbow." He'll receive a lifetime achievement Emmy Award tonight.

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NPR News: Willie Mae Thornton was a foremother of rock. These kids carry her legacy forward

Willie Mae Thornton was a foremother of rock. These kids carry her legacy forward
Women are underrepresented as artists and songwriters and make up less than 3% of credited music producers. For women of color that number is even lower. That's why Willie Mae is so important.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for Dec. 10, 2022: Live at Carnegie Hall with Gayle King!

'Wait Wait' for Dec. 10, 2022: Live at Carnegie Hall with Gayle King!
Gayle King is journalism royalty. From her early days at NBC to her ongoing run as co-host of CBS Mornings, she's done it all. But, what does she know about Gale Kings, AKA weathermen?

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NPR News: How Latin identity became fodder for content

How Latin identity became fodder for content
From TikTok trends to mainstream music, popular culture is embracing — and mimicking — Latinos, with some creators actually pretending to be Latinx for social cachet.

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NPR News: The most mispronounced words on live TV this year

The most mispronounced words on live TV this year
Negroni sbagliato, Edinburgh,and Zaporizhzhia are among the most mispronounced words on live TV this year, according to The Captioning Group, which keeps track of such things.

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NPR News: 'I Don't Care' is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friends

'I Don't Care' is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friends
When illustrator Molly Idle read the text of Julie Fogliano's children's book, she immediately thought of her buddy Juana Martinez-Neal — and in true friend form — she volunteered her for the job.

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NPR News: We're not lion: The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are a good laugh

We're not lion: The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are a good laugh
Jennifer Hadley claimed the top prize for her photo of a 3-month-old lion cub tumbling out of a tree in the Serengeti region of Tanzania.

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NPR News: Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy

Life in a Ukrainian town: rampaging Russians, power cuts, a visit by Banksy
Borodianka was largely reduced to rubble by the Russian invasion. It's become a symbol of the devastation inflicted by the Russian forces, and attracted a recent visit by the artist Banksy.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: South Side, Treasure Planet, the Sight & Sound film list, Matt Rogers and more.

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NPR News: We listen back to an interview with George Clooney, now a Kennedy Center Honoree

We listen back to an interview with George Clooney, now a Kennedy Center Honoree
Clooney was among the recipients of the 45th Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday. He appeared on Fresh Air in 2005, after he directed, co-wrote and co-starred in Good Night, and Good Luck.

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NPR News: Kids really can change the world — just ask 'Pinocchio' and 'Matilda'

Kids really can change the world — just ask 'Pinocchio' and 'Matilda'
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, adapted from the popular stage show, and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, a stop-motion animated version of the classic fairy tale, are both coming to Netflix.

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NPR News: It's thumbs-down in the U.K. for Harry and Meghan's Netflix Series

It's thumbs-down in the U.K. for Harry and Meghan's Netflix Series
Even critics in the liberal media panned Harry & Meghan, the new documentary that attacks Britain's notorious tabloids for invading the couple's privacy and coverage that traded in racist tropes.

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NPR News: 'The Whale' garners controversy for not casting an obese actor in lead role

'The Whale' garners controversy for not casting an obese actor in lead role
"The Whale," is a movie that tells the story of a 600-pound man estranged from his teenage daughter. The filmmakers have been criticized for not casting an obese actor in the role.

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NPR News: Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging
Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

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NPR News: The Game Awards 2022: The full list of winners

The Game Awards 2022: The full list of winners
God of War Ragnarök won big with 6 awards, but Elden Ring managed to steal the show by winning Game of the Year and Best Game Direction.

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NPR News: Here's what we learned from Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary

Here's what we learned from Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary
The first part of the long-awaited series shows the couple navigating their early relationship. Critic Eric Deggans says it avoids offending specific royals, but offers a critique of British society.

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NPR News: Hundreds of authors give support to striking workers at HarperCollins

Hundreds of authors give support to striking workers at HarperCollins
Authors such as Barbara Kingsolver and Jacqueline Woodson have pledged not to submit work to HarperCollins until the strike has resolved.

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NPR News: Club soccer puts the sport out of reach for many kids

Club soccer puts the sport out of reach for many kids
Playing competitive youth soccer can cost families a small fortune, excluding kids who might excel at the sport. There are efforts around the country to get more kids in the game.

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NPR News: The British royals brace themselves for the Harry and Meghan documentary

The British royals brace themselves for the Harry and Meghan documentary
Britain's monarchy is bracing for more bombshells as Netflix releases the first episodes of a series promising to tell more about Prince Harry and Meghan's estrangement from the royal family.

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NPR News: These are the words, movies and people that Americans searched for on Google in 2022

These are the words, movies and people that Americans searched for on Google in 2022
Google compiled data on the people, entertainment and current events that Americans searched for the most in 2022.

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NPR News: The Game Awards 2022: The full list of nominees

The Game Awards 2022: The full list of nominees
The Game Awards has released its full list of nominees for the 2022 ceremony — check it out.

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NPR News: In 'Chippendales,' actor Kumail Nanjiani embraces a complicated, criminal role

In 'Chippendales,' actor Kumail Nanjiani embraces a complicated, criminal role
Somen "Steve" Banerjee, founder of Chippendales, was ultimately undone by his own corrupt business practices. "He was the king of a world that wouldn't have him as a member," Nanjiani says.

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NPR News: 'A Dangerous Business' is an entertaining, Poe-inspired murder mystery

'A Dangerous Business' is an entertaining, Poe-inspired murder mystery
In Jane Smiley's latest novel, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," characters Eliza and Jean are determined to figure out who killed their missing colleagues.

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NPR News: 8 listeners share the powerful ways they keep in touch with their ancestors

8 listeners share the powerful ways they keep in touch with their ancestors
Last month, we asked our audience to tell us how they stay connected to their late loved ones. They tell us about the objects they keep, the altars they built and how they pay their respects.

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NPR News: The evolution of the advent calendar

The evolution of the advent calendar
From horse treats to beef jerky to luxury jewelry, advent calendars have expanded far beyond chocolate.

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NPR News: At your service: A restaurant maître d' tells all in 'Your Table Is Ready'

At your service: A restaurant maître d' tells all in 'Your Table Is Ready'
Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has worked in several high-end New York City restaurants — adrenaline-fueled workplaces where booze and drugs are plentiful and the health inspector will ruin your day.

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NPR News: Life Kit's top episodes of 2022: How to split chores, stop 'lifestyle creep' and more

Life Kit's top episodes of 2022: How to split chores, stop 'lifestyle creep' and more
NPR's advice podcast shares the most popular episodes of the year, which includes tips on how to avoid thinking traps and protect North American birds during migration.

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NPR News: Three superstar divas power opera 'The Hours' - coming to movie theaters everywhere.

Three superstar divas power opera 'The Hours' - coming to movie theaters everywhere.
Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, and Joyce DiDonato star in a new opera based on Michael Cunningham's book.

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NPR News: Reflecting on Pong's video game success, 50 years later

Reflecting on Pong's video game success, 50 years later
50 years ago, Atari released the original Pong as an arcade game. To mark the anniversary, Atari co-founder and Pong designer Allan Alcorn spoke with NPR to reflect on the game's development.

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NPR News: The jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

The jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" became an indelible holiday tradition and so, too, has jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition, "Christmas Time is Here" for the animated TV special.

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NPR News: Kirstie Alley, star of 'Cheers and 'Look Who's Talking,' dies at 71

Kirstie Alley, star of 'Cheers and 'Look Who's Talking,' dies at 71
Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post on Twitter. The Emmy-winning actress was known for roles including Rebecca Howe on Cheers.

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NPR News: 8 books that NPR critics and staff were eager to tell you about in 2022

8 books that NPR critics and staff were eager to tell you about in 2022
NPR has launched its complete Books We Love list for 2022, our quirky collection of staff and contributors' favorite books of the year. Here are eight of our most recommended picks.

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NPR News: A fan is reportedly buying the 'Goonies' house in Oregon, which was listed for $1.7M

A fan is reportedly buying the 'Goonies' house in Oregon, which was listed for $1.7M
The agent for the Victorian home featured in the The Goonies film in Oregon says the likely new owner is a fan of the movie about friendships and treasure hunting, and he promises to protect the site.

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NPR News: U2, Gladys Knight, George Clooney among 2022 Kennedy Center honorees

U2, Gladys Knight, George Clooney among 2022 Kennedy Center honorees
Amy Grant, George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2 and Tania León attended a dinner at the U.S. State Department and a gala tribute event. The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS later this month.

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NPR News: Gladys Knight, Amy Grant and U2 are among the honorees at the Kennedy Center

Gladys Knight, Amy Grant and U2 are among the honorees at the Kennedy Center
Gladys Knight, George Clooney, Amy Grant, Tania León and U2 were all celebrated at the Kennedy Center, which annually honors a group of people for their artistic influences on American culture.

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NPR News: Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90
McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

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NPR News: How the Fantastic Four took Double Dutch to new heights

How the Fantastic Four took Double Dutch to new heights
The ties between Double Dutch and hip-hop can be traced to Nelly's "Country Grammar," Missy Elliott's "Gossip Folks" and "Throw It Back," and the Cartoon Network animated series Craig of the Creek.

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NPR News: Spicy fish curry dish is seasoned with childhood memories of India's Konkan region

Spicy fish curry dish is seasoned with childhood memories of India's Konkan region
This recipe represents the ultimate comfort food — nothing fancy. It's been passed from generation to generation. If you can't handle the heat, try adding mango.

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NPR News: Culinary favorites stir thoughts of family from Kentucky to India, China and beyond

Culinary favorites stir thoughts of family from Kentucky to India, China and beyond
Try your hand at making two curries — one fish and one lamb — plus a recipe for a slow-cooked country ham and other family favorites.

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NPR News: Kids want to know: 'Will It Be Okay?' — this book answers that question

Kids want to know: 'Will It Be Okay?' — this book answers that question
Crescent Dragonwagon was in her 20s when she wrote a story told entirely in dialogue between a mother and her child. Now, she's updating her 1977 text with new illustrations by Jessica Love.

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NPR News: A new podcast reminds listeners of Mandela's commitment to the Black struggle for freedom

A new podcast reminds listeners of Mandela's commitment to the Black struggle for freedom
NPR's Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993.

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NPR News: This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance

This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance
The ATM created by art collective MSCHF puts the cash balance of those who use it on display at the Art Basel in Miami Beach and ranks people by wealth.

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NPR News: Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that's swept South Korea

Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that's swept South Korea
Many men in South Korea claim to be victims of gender discrimination, a movement turbocharged by President Yoon. Meanwhile, women lag far behind men in pay and face unrealistic beauty standards.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening, viewing and reading

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening, viewing and reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Midwest Modern Twitter account, Unclear and Present Danger podcast, Gemini Rights and more.

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NPR News: A rare recording of a musical by an 18-year-old Stephen Sondheim surfaces

A rare recording of a musical by an 18-year-old Stephen Sondheim surfaces
Broadway-legend-in-training Stephen Sondheim was a college sophomore in 1948 when his musical Phinney's Rainbow was produced — and recorded — at Williams College in Massachusetts.

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NPR News: Trevor Noah steps away from 'The Daily Show', embarks on new standup tour

Trevor Noah steps away from 'The Daily Show', embarks on new standup tour
Trevor Noah is stepping down as host of The Daily Show after seven years. We'll listen back to portions of two 2016 interviews with Noah, whose newest standup comedy special just premiered on Netflix.

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NPR News: How and why Pantone picked 'Viva Magenta' as its 2023 color of the year

How and why Pantone picked 'Viva Magenta' as its 2023 color of the year
After much research and consideration, the Pantone Color Institute has revealed the color of the year for 2023. It calls Viva Magenta "an unconventional shade for an unconventional time."

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NPR News: Tilda Swinton stars twice in 'The Eternal Daughter' — as both parent and child

Tilda Swinton stars twice in 'The Eternal Daughter' — as both parent and child
Swinton plays a mother and a daughter who have gone to spend a winter holiday at a hotel in Wales. The double casting is much more than a stunt in this smart, subtle film — it is magical.

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NPR News: Ye says 'I see good things about Hitler' on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' show

Ye says 'I see good things about Hitler' on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' show
The rapper previously known as Kanye West made a series of antisemitic comments, declaring "I love Jewish people, but I also love Nazis." Ye was on the show alongside white-nationalist Nick Fuentes.

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NPR News: 'The Callisto Protocol' Review: Guts, Death, and Robots

'The Callisto Protocol' Review: Guts, Death, and Robots
Despite retreading familiar game mechanics in the survival horror genre, The Callisto Protocol offers a meaningful update to what made Dead Space such a revered classic.

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NPR News: Aline Kominsky-Crumb, underground cartoonist, dies at 74

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, underground cartoonist, dies at 74
Aline Kominsky-Crumb, an American cartoonist known for her feminist themes and often brutally frank, highly personal and self-critical work, has died at the age of 74.

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NPR News: Ye won't buy Parler, the right-wing social network, after all

Ye won't buy Parler, the right-wing social network, after all
Conservative social media platform Parler said it has mutually agreed with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, to call off the deal.

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NPR News: 'Monuments to the Unthinkable' explores how nations can memorialize their atrocities

'Monuments to the Unthinkable' explores how nations can memorialize their atrocities
In How the Word Is Passed, author Clint Smith explored U.S. sites that deal with the legacy of slavery. Now, in The Atlantic, he writes about German memorials to the Holocaust.

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NPR News: 'Squid Game' actor Oh Young-soo is indicted on indecent assault charges

'Squid Game' actor Oh Young-soo is indicted on indecent assault charges
The 78-year-old Emmy nominee is accused of inappropriately touching a woman during a meeting in 2017. A South Korean outlet says Oh denies wrongdoing in the incident.

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NPR News: How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it

How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it
Political leaders have criticized former President Donald Trump's dinner with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, and Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier.

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NPR News: Love chili but trying to eat less meat? 'Morning Edition' tests a plant-based version

Love chili but trying to eat less meat? 'Morning Edition' tests a plant-based version
Jack Bishop of the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen walked Morning Edition host A Martínez through a recipe from the kitchen's new vegan cookbook. Texans beware: This chili features beans.

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NPR News: The Royal Mint unveils a Rolling Stones coin to mark the band's 60-year anniversary

The Royal Mint unveils a Rolling Stones coin to mark the band's 60-year anniversary
The coin honoring the Rolling Stones is the fifth in the Royal Mint's "Music Legends'" series that celebrates British artists. Others so honored have been Queen, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who.

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NPR News: Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79

Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
The British-born vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday.

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NPR News: Journalist Maria Ressa explains 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'

Journalist Maria Ressa explains 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist faced criminal charges in the Philippines after her news site's reporting angered government officials. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is her new memoir.

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NPR News: Maureen Corrigan's favorite books of the year: 10 disparate reads for a hectic 2022

Maureen Corrigan's favorite books of the year: 10 disparate reads for a hectic 2022
Some years, this annual book list falls into a pattern: like stand-out memoirs or dystopian fiction. But 2022 could not be contained, and these titles sprawl all over the place in subject and form.

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NPR News: Everyone hates a boring party. Here's how to kick things up a notch

Everyone hates a boring party. Here's how to kick things up a notch
Hosting a holiday party? NPR's audience shares their best untraditional party ideas and themes — and their strategies to make the experience truly epic.

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NPR News: An Israeli director sparks outrage in India over a film about Hindu persecution

An Israeli director sparks outrage in India over a film about Hindu persecution
Controversy has erupted at one of India's top film festivals over the screening of a movie with Hindu nationalist themes. Were the jury head's comments an artistic critique or political commentary?

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NPR News: A teary Will Smith opens up to Trevor Noah about the 'rage' behind his Oscar slap

A teary Will Smith opens up to Trevor Noah about the 'rage' behind his Oscar slap
In his first big interview since March, the blockbuster actor said he "just lost it" over Rock's joke about his wife's hair. "That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," he said.

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NPR News: A journalist's plea to the West: 'Pay attention to Ukraine and its fate'

A journalist's plea to the West: 'Pay attention to Ukraine and its fate'
Invasion author Luke Harding began reporting from Ukraine in December 2021 and was in Kyiv the night before the Russian invasion began. "There is no mood inside Ukrainian society to yield," he says.

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NPR News: Balenciaga is suing the producers of its own ad campaign after facing backlash

Balenciaga is suing the producers of its own ad campaign after facing backlash
The luxury fashion house is taking legal action against the production company North Six after back-to-back ad campaigns have left the luxury fashion house embroiled in controversy.

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NPR News: Influential jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal has released a pair of archival albums

Influential jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal has released a pair of archival albums
Musician Ahmad Jamal has been a major jazz figure since the 1950s. Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse is a set of never-before-released recordings of Jamal in his prime.

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NPR News: 'Armageddon Time' director explores how the world is ruined by 'well-meaning people'

'Armageddon Time' director explores how the world is ruined by 'well-meaning people'
James Gray's new film was inspired by his childhood in Queens in the 1980s. Though his grandparents had fled antisemitism in Ukraine, his family didn't recognize their own biases against Black people.

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NPR News: The debate dividing America: Is it too early to put up Christmas lights?

The debate dividing America: Is it too early to put up Christmas lights?
Now that Thanksgiving is over, when do Americans like to hang up Christmas lights?

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NPR News: It's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year

It's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year
Online searches for the word "gaslighting" on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before, leading the reference publishing company to name it the word of the year.

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NPR News: Her father's fudge recipe brings back childhood memories of the Midwest

Her father's fudge recipe brings back childhood memories of the Midwest
A young Jan Kincaid Clifford wasn't even tall enough to reach the stove. That didn't stop her from stirring the pot. And stirring. And stirring. Her dad's recipe requires patience, but it pays off.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for Nov. 26, 2022: Happy Thanksgiving!

'Wait Wait' for Nov. 26, 2022: Happy Thanksgiving!
Bill and Peter are still passed out from all the turkey they ate, so while they sleep it off, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past year, including Nathan Lane and Puja Patel.

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NPR News: 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63
She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early '80s. During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

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NPR News: 'Peanuts' still brings comfort and joy, 100 years after Charles Schulz's birth

'Peanuts' still brings comfort and joy, 100 years after Charles Schulz's birth
While Schulz stipulated that the strip would end with him, his iconic characters live on. His widow, Jeannie Schulz, says people still get comfort from the comic because "it talks about humanity."

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NPR News: A visual feast: 6 favorite coffee table and gift books of 2022

A visual feast: 6 favorite coffee table and gift books of 2022
This year's selection of visual delights highlights the work of artists and designers who have made an enduring impact, including Lucian Freud, Elsa Schiaparelli and Patti Smith.

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NPR News: How artists and influencers set the stage for Hip-Hop's global rise

How artists and influencers set the stage for Hip-Hop's global rise
Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.

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NPR News: The Museum of Broadway reveals the show behind the show

The Museum of Broadway reveals the show behind the show
A new museum celebrating the history of Broadway is now in New York's theater district.

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NPR News: Gingerbread! Santa! Moppets! Here's your 2022 holiday movie guide

Gingerbread! Santa! Moppets! Here's your 2022 holiday movie guide
Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix and ... QVC? Everybody has holiday movies now, and we're here to help you make your way through the snow. With bells on.

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NPR News: Remembering cartoonist Charles Schulz

Remembering cartoonist Charles Schulz
This weekend, cartoonist Charles M. Schulz would have turned 100. NPR's A Martinez speaks to his widow, Jean Schulz, and Schulz Museum director Gina Huntsinger.

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NPR News: Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote

Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote
Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' marks the centennial of Charles Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown

'Fresh Air' marks the centennial of Charles Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown
Schulz, who died in 2000, spoke in 1990 about his iconic Peanuts comic strip. Plus, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead talks about pianist Vince Guaraldi, who created the music for A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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NPR News: Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci's creative director

Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci's creative director
Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci's creative director, the company announced Wednesday. Michele, who has been with Gucci for 20 years, entered the role in 2015.

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NPR News: Better late than never! Take it from these late bloomers who followed their dreams

Better late than never! Take it from these late bloomers who followed their dreams
We asked NPR's audience to share their late bloomer stories. From Antarctic scientists to zookeepers to children's book authors, there are a lot of late-in-life adventurers out there.

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NPR News: Mel Brooks says his only regret as a comedian is the jokes he didn't tell

Mel Brooks says his only regret as a comedian is the jokes he didn't tell
Brooks wrote countless edgy jokes over the years, but he doesn't regret any of them. He calls comedy his "delicious refuge" from the world. His memoir is All About Me! Originally broadcast in 2021.

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NPR News: Three global bands to look out for, courtesy of WOMEX

Three global bands to look out for, courtesy of WOMEX
A Mexican cumbia-punk band called Son Rompe Pera, a traditional singer from West Bengal named Rina Das Baul and a group from near Timbuktu called Al Bilali Soudan: three global acts on the rise.

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NPR News: 'Nanny' employs African folklore in a haunting Black horror film

'Nanny' employs African folklore in a haunting Black horror film
While the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid casts Black actors in a preexisting white narrative, Nanny illustrates that Black people have their own folklore; Black mermaids already exist.

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NPR News: Art exhibit on the National Mall honors health care workers who died of COVID

Art exhibit on the National Mall honors health care workers who died of COVID
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Susannah Perlman, founder of ARTHOUSE.NYC, who lost her mother to COVID-19 and whose Hero Art Project features portraits of other health care workers lost to the pandemic.

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NPR News: 'Andor' soared — it was about the force, not The Force, of the Star Wars universe

'Andor' soared — it was about the force, not The Force, of the Star Wars universe
No lightsabers, no Jedi, no $%! Tatooine: Andor ditched familiar Star Wars trappings to document the face of fascism, and — thrillingly — of resistance.

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NPR News: How Twitter became one of the world's preferred platforms for sharing ideas

How Twitter became one of the world's preferred platforms for sharing ideas
As the social media platform struggles to find a way forward, NPR surveys key moments in its history.

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NPR News: Small in scope, Claire Keegan's 'Foster' packs an emotional wallop

Small in scope, Claire Keegan's 'Foster' packs an emotional wallop
Keegan is a writer who revels in the suspense of the unspoken, the held breath. Her new novella centers on a nameless young girl whose parents leave her in the care of relatives for the summer.

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NPR News: Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés has died at age 79

Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés has died at age 79
The revered Latin Grammy winner was known for such hits as "Yolanda" and "Amo Esta Isla."

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NPR News: Here are the Books We Love: 400+ great 2022 reads recommended by NPR

Here are the Books We Love: 400+ great 2022 reads recommended by NPR
Books We Love returns with 400+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 10 years of recommendations all in one place – that's more than 3,200 great reads.

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: How do I get out of my pandemic rut? Michelle Obama weighs in

Dear Life Kit: How do I get out of my pandemic rut? Michelle Obama weighs in
The former first lady responds to an NPR listener who says that COVID has left them feeling lost and isolated. Her suggestion? 'Take a risk' and 'put yourself out there.'

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NPR News: A cell biologist shares the wonder of researching life's most fundamental form

A cell biologist shares the wonder of researching life's most fundamental form
Physician Siddhartha Mukherjee explains how cellular science could lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer, HIV, Type 1 diabetes and sickle cell anemia. His new book is The Song of the Cell.

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NPR News: Noisy adults on the youth soccer sidelines need to 'dial it down'

Noisy adults on the youth soccer sidelines need to 'dial it down'
Youth soccer games seem to unleash the worst in adult behavior. Parents and coaches yell at refs, the players and each other. Adults' sideline behavior has resulted in a national referee shortage.

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NPR News: Family Feud unites us by fulfilling a basic human need: low-stakes drama

Family Feud unites us by fulfilling a basic human need: low-stakes drama
Family Feud is kitschy, a bit silly, and just challenging enough. I love the drama, but it also forces me to take a step back from my bubble and think about the larger human experience.

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NPR News: The Colorado shooting comes in a year rife with anti-LGBTQ sentiment, advocates say

The Colorado shooting comes in a year rife with anti-LGBTQ sentiment, advocates say
The shooting, which occurred on the eve of Transgender Remembrance Day, is the latest tragedy in a year that's felt particularly bleak, according to LGBTQ advocates.

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NPR News: Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver in the '90s Power Rangers show, has died

Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver in the '90s Power Rangers show, has died
The 49-year-old actor's manager asked for privacy for his family and friends. His character was first seen as a villain before becoming inducted as the Green Ranger.

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NPR News: Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck go on a Thanksgiving adventure in a new podcast for kids

Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck go on a Thanksgiving adventure in a new podcast for kids
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director Lee Overtree and voice actor Eric Bauza about their holiday podcast for kids, "Bugs and Daffy's Thanksgiving Adventure."

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NPR News: When making Thanksgiving dressing, Grandma Monnette had one simple rule

When making Thanksgiving dressing, Grandma Monnette had one simple rule
Rather than stuffing the turkey, Rebecca Monnette made dressing balls with a few simple ingredients that safely cook separate from the bird. Her grandson carries on the tradition.

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