NPR News: 2024's ACTUAL Sexiest Men Alive? We have thoughts.

2024's ACTUAL Sexiest Men Alive? We have thoughts.
PEOPLE Magazine has done it again. Last month they revealed this year's "Sexiest Man Alive"...John Krasinski. And, Brittany and the hosts of the Who Weekly podcast, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, are not satisfied. The three of them get into the disconnect between who Hollywood thinks is hot versus who the internet is thirsting after. All with the mission of answering: what makes someone sexy in our year 2024? Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus content by joining NPR+ today: https://plus.npr.org/

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NPR News: NPR's Scott Detrow tries to bring back the office tradition of microwave mulled wine

NPR's Scott Detrow tries to bring back the office tradition of microwave mulled wine
NPR's Scott Detrow tries to spread holiday cheer by reviving an old office holiday tradition: making mulled wine in the microwave at work on Christmas Eve.

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NPR News: Forget what you think you know about fruitcake

Forget what you think you know about fruitcake
For generations of Americans, making fun of fruitcake has been a holiday tradition. But a Canadian pastry chef and master food preserver would like us to reconsider our assumptions.

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NPR News: Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store

Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store
Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.

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NPR News: The man who can get you a Santa suit that can make St. Nick jealous

The man who can get you a Santa suit that can make St. Nick jealous
The owner of ProSanta.com talks about his line of high-end Santa suits.

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NPR News: 'Laid' has lots of jokes, guest stars ... and death

'Laid' has lots of jokes, guest stars ... and death
The new Peacock series Laid is a very dark rom-com. Stephanie Hsu plays a young woman who discovers that all of her exes have started to die under mysterious, sometimes freakish, circumstances. This causes her to conduct a kind of sexual audit of her life, and she sets out to warn everyone she's ever slept with that they are about to die. It's funnier than it sounds, and makes for a good holiday hangover binge.

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NPR News: Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' studio of harassment and smear campaign

Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' studio of harassment and smear campaign
In a legal complaint, the actor says co-star Justin Baldoni and his team launched a smear campaign as a way to silence Lively's narrative about his and a producer's alleged repeated sexual harassment.

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NPR News: On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories

On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories
For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for December 21, 2024: With Not My Job guests Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone

'Wait Wait' for December 21, 2024: With Not My Job guests Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone and panelists Dulcé Sloan, Roy Blount, Jr., and Hari Kondabolu

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NPR News: Netflix is dreaming of a glitch-free Christmas with 2 major NFL games set

Netflix is dreaming of a glitch-free Christmas with 2 major NFL games set
It comes weeks after Netflix's attempt to broadcast live boxing between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rife with technical glitches.

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NPR News: Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook library

Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook library
Paul Ninson had an old-school, newfangled dream: a modern library devoted to photobooks showing life on the continent. He maxed out his credit cards, injured his back — and made it happen.

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NPR News: Great global photos from 2024: These images delighted us, touched us, dazzled us

Great global photos from 2024: These images delighted us, touched us, dazzled us
People love looking at photos. (Just ask Instagram.) This year, we published a number of photo-driven posts that resonated deeply with our audience. Here are some of our favorites.

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NPR News: To make 'The Godfather' his way, Francis Ford Coppola waged a studio battle

To make 'The Godfather' his way, Francis Ford Coppola waged a studio battle
Coppola was 29 when he signed on to direct a film. "I was young and had no power," he said in 2016, "so [the studio] figured they could just boss me around." Coppola is a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree.

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NPR News: Bonnie Raitt shares her blues inspirations

Bonnie Raitt shares her blues inspirations
The singer/songwriter is one of the 2024 Kennedy Center honorees. In 1996, Raitt spoke to Fresh Air about about the musicians that inspired her, including Mississippi Fred McDowell. Interview

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NPR News: 'The Brutalist' and 'Nickel Boys' are 2 ambitious and captivating dramas

'The Brutalist' and 'Nickel Boys' are 2 ambitious and captivating dramas
Nickel Boys is one of the most thrillingly inventive literary adaptations our critic has seen in years, while The Brutalist is a rare American films that feels genuinely worthy of the word "epic."

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NPR News: Cassava bread is named a cultural heritage of humanity

Cassava bread is named a cultural heritage of humanity
In December, UNESCO labeled cassava bread as a cultural heritage of humanity. The flatbread is common to several Latin American and Caribbean countries, especially of indigenous communities.

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NPR News: Conversations about building community reveal widespread longing for spaces to gather

Conversations about building community reveal widespread longing for spaces to gather
NPR Member stations spoke with people around the country as part of our series Seeking Common Ground. A range of people and political views share a longing for places to create a sense of community.

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NPR News: Miranda July talks 'All Fours' -- and the risks and rewards of changing your life

Miranda July talks 'All Fours' -- and the risks and rewards of changing your life
July's novel, about a 45-year-old married woman who has an erotic affair, grapples with themes of perimenopause and sexuality. "Fear in general is why I wrote the book," the filmmaker/writer says.

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NPR News: We debate the best movies to watch on an airplane

We debate the best movies to watch on an airplane
Watching a movie on a plane can be a great way to pass the time if you're traveling for the holidays – particularly if you're going a long way. But picking the right movie can be very tricky. Today, we're debating the best movies to watch on an airplane, and making recommendations, including Moana, Jackie Brown, The Holdovers, and The Lion in Winter. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.

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NPR News: In 2024, our TV critic was grateful for fantastic shows and familiar faces

In 2024, our TV critic was grateful for fantastic shows and familiar faces
Fresh Air critic David Bianculli watches more TV than anyone he knows. He found it impossible to come up with a top 10 list this year — and is reveling in the abundance of exceptional shows.

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NPR News: Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. 'Stream Big' explores why

Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. 'Stream Big' explores why
According to the Twitch 2024 community recap, viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on the live-streaming service. A forthcoming book explains why.

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NPR News: Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that

Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that
The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

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NPR News: What is your most embarrassing regifting story? NPR wants to know

What is your most embarrassing regifting story? NPR wants to know
Share your holiday regifting stories. The more embarrassing they are, the better.

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NPR News: Most U.S. shootings are done by men, but the Wisconsin school attack is an exception

Most U.S. shootings are done by men, but the Wisconsin school attack is an exception
Authorities say a 15-year-old girl carried out the shooting that killed two and wounded several at a Wisconsin school. Female shooters are relatively rare, statistically speaking.

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NPR News: Blocking your mom: why adult children are going no contact

Blocking your mom: why adult children are going no contact
It's the holiday season. The time of year when many of us go back home to see our families. But this year, a lot of people aren't going home, and maybe haven't been back in a long time. 27% of Americans are estranged from at least one family member, and the term "no contact" is increasingly being used to describe estrangement between adult children and their parents. But is estrangement happening more often, or are we just more open to talking about it? And is our culture around family shifting? Host Brittany Luse sits down with culture journalist Kui Mwai and Whitney Goodman, licensed marriage and family therapist and the host of the Calling Home podcast, to find out.

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NPR News: A woman was loading 1,500 pounds of gravel into her car when a stranger interrupted

A woman was loading 1,500 pounds of gravel into her car when a stranger interrupted
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Caroline Davis was doing a home improvement project that required her to haul about 1,500 pounds of gravel. Someone stepped in to help.

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NPR News: Why comic Ronny Chieng initially didn't tell his parents about his 'Daily Show' gig

Why comic Ronny Chieng initially didn't tell his parents about his 'Daily Show' gig
"I didn't want to brag," the Malaysian-born comic says. "I just wanted to do the work." Chieng now costars in the series Interior Chinatown, and has a new Netflix comedy special, Love to Hate It.

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NPR News: Indiana Jones and the voice of Troy Baker

Indiana Jones and the voice of Troy Baker
The Great Circle is all Indy, no Harrison. Iconic video game actor Troy Baker discusses how he reinterpreted the role.

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NPR News: Life Kit's most-read stories of 2024: Sleep myths, tipping etiquette, home design tricks

Life Kit's most-read stories of 2024: Sleep myths, tipping etiquette, home design tricks
Comics, social etiquette and myth-busting stories ruled Life Kit in 2024. That includes guidance on what to do if a partner cheats — and how to tip at fast food joints.

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NPR News: 'No Good Deed' mixes family secrets and real estate battles

'No Good Deed' mixes family secrets and real estate battles
Nobody ever said the housing market was easy. In the new Netflix ensemble dark comedy No Good Deed, a couple played by Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano, along with several other couples and families, get tangled up in the sale of a home that holds a secret.

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NPR News: Christmas movies: the case for 'The Polar Express'

Christmas movies: the case for 'The Polar Express'
All Things Considered producer Elena Burnett makes a convincing case for the movie The Polar Express.

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NPR News: A legend weighs in on a Christmas classic

A legend weighs in on a Christmas classic
For many of us, Christmas songs are dominating our playlists this week. There's the one you start hearing in October, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby," and the Christmas banger that went to number one last year, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." Lee, now 80, recorded the song when she was 13. The living legend talked to NPR last year when her song — finally — hit number one. We revisit that conversation. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: 'That's something that he would do': A stranger's generosity reminded her of her dad

'That's something that he would do': A stranger's generosity reminded her of her dad
Caroline Davis was about to make a mistake that could have severely damaged her car. Then a stranger stepped in, with an offer of help that brought her to tears.

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NPR News: NPR's video game recommendations for 2024

NPR's video game recommendations for 2024


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NPR News: Woman who accuses Jay-Z of raping her at 13 shares new details about alleged assault

Woman who accuses Jay-Z of raping her at 13 shares new details about alleged assault
The woman said that during the alleged assault, she tried to resist but Jay-Z told her to stop. She also acknowledged some inconsistencies in her account but firmly maintained that she was attacked.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for December 14, 2024: Live at Carnegie Hall with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

'Wait Wait' for December 14, 2024: Live at Carnegie Hall with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
This week, Wait Wait is live at Carnegie Hall with special guest Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and panelists Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Mo Rocca

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NPR News: The Best of 2024: Our favorite movies, TV, books, music and games, all in one place

The Best of 2024: Our favorite movies, TV, books, music and games, all in one place
Your one-stop guide to the year in arts and culture, from binge-worthy shows to hundreds of books recommended by NPR staff and a playlist of the 124 best songs of 2024.

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NPR News: Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
Paula Abdul and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.

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NPR News: What's your surprise holiday recipe or ingredient? Here's your chance to tell NPR

What's your surprise holiday recipe or ingredient? Here's your chance to tell NPR
Tell us what your favorite unexpected recipes and ingredients are when cooking during the holidays.

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NPR News: In the movies, villainous health insurers have been a chronic condition

In the movies, villainous health insurers have been a chronic condition
For better or — mostly — worse, Hollywood has helped shape the public's image of the health insurance industry in films ranging from John Grisham's The Rainmaker to the Oscar-winning As Good as It Gets.

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NPR News: What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear

What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear
All Things Considered wants to hear your stories. What was your worst year ever, how did you get through it, and what did you learn from it?

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NPR News: Books We Love: Cookbooks

Books We Love: Cookbooks
There are more than 350 books on NPR's Books We Love list -- our yearly round up of our favorite reads chosen by our staff and critics. Today, we're looking at cookbooks.

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NPR News: Remembering Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney

Remembering Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney
Disney influencer Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney, died last week after experiencing a medical emergency at an event in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch.

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NPR News: 'Does This Taste Funny?' is a Colbert family cookbook

'Does This Taste Funny?' is a Colbert family cookbook
What do cooking and a nightly TV show have in common? Both require "a little care, a little love and a little imagination," says Stephen Colbert. He and his wife Evie Colbert have written a cookbook.

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NPR News: A gingerbread show goes on after Hurricane Helene disrupts the Asheville tradition

A gingerbread show goes on after Hurricane Helene disrupts the Asheville tradition
Hurricane Helene interrupted the famous Ginger Bread House competition in Asheville this year, but the enthusiastic cookie home builders are getting a chance to show off their creations around town.

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NPR News: Police say gun found with suspect matches casings at UnitedHealthcare CEO crime scene

Police say gun found with suspect matches casings at UnitedHealthcare CEO crime scene
The New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione's fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week.

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NPR News: The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?

The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?
The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.

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NPR News: Shot in secret, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' calls out Iran's authoritarian regime

Shot in secret, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' calls out Iran's authoritarian regime
Earlier this year, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled his country to escape an eight-year prison sentence. His new film centers on a middle class family grappling with Iran's social unrest.

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NPR News: How John Lithgow's experiences with cancer have affected his outlook on life

How John Lithgow's experiences with cancer have affected his outlook on life
Actor John Lithgow draws a question from the Wild Card deck and talks about how his brushes with cancer have affected his outlook on life.

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NPR News: Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court
The ruling makes it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger would have combined two of America's largest supermarket chains.

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NPR News: Maureen Corrigan picks her favorite books from an 'unprecedented' 2024

Maureen Corrigan picks her favorite books from an 'unprecedented' 2024
This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan's 10 best books of 2024.

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NPR News: Actor Danielle Deadwyler says she 'overprepared' for 'The Piano Lesson'

Actor Danielle Deadwyler says she 'overprepared' for 'The Piano Lesson'
In Till, Deadwyler portrayed the mother of 14-year-old Emmett Till, whose murder became a flashpoint for the Civil Rights Movement. Now she's starring in Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's play.

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NPR News: The Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift's record-breaking, 21-month tour

The Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift's record-breaking, 21-month tour
Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.

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NPR News: An 84-year-old pop superstar just dropped an album — how does she sound so good?

An 84-year-old pop superstar just dropped an album — how does she sound so good?
You might recognize the performer's unmistakable voice from the Netflix series Ripley, the HBO series The White Lotus, and the Pixar animated feature Luca. In Italy, she's a legend.

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NPR News: Packed house pays tribute to Kennedy Center honorees

Packed house pays tribute to Kennedy Center honorees
The stars came out to celebrate this year's Kennedy Center Honorees: Bonnie Raitt, the Grateful Dead, Arturo Sandoval, Francis Ford Coppola and The Apollo. The Honors broadcast on CBS on Dec. 22.

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NPR News: Dolly Parton's new children's book reveals what really matters to her at Christmas

Dolly Parton's new children's book reveals what really matters to her at Christmas
In a new children's book, Dolly Parton shares the tale of her beloved god-dog, Billy the Kid, a French bulldog who comes home for Christmas.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo

Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo
A packed house honored the Grateful Dead, director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. The venerable Harlem theater The Apollo also was recognized.

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NPR News: Ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for a record $28 million

Ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for a record $28 million
Including the Dallas-based auction house's fee, the unknown buyer will ultimately pay $32.5 million for the pair of iconic ruby slippers that were stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago.

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NPR News: Science fiction writer Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Prize

Science fiction writer Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Prize
Science fiction author Ted Chiang wrote the short story that became the movie "Arrival." He talks with host Scott Detrow.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for December 7, 2024: With Not My Job guest Jim Gaffigan

'Wait Wait' for December 7, 2024: With Not My Job guest Jim Gaffigan
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Jim Gaffigan and panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Adam Felber

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NPR News: Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024

Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024
Annual trends reports from YouTube, TikTok and Spotify reveal how fans had an outsize impact on entertainment, culture and politics this year.

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NPR News: USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases
The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.

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NPR News: Werner Herzog says it's not good to circle 'your own navel' but wrote a memoir anyway

Werner Herzog says it's not good to circle 'your own navel' but wrote a memoir anyway
The German filmmaker reflects on his unusual life and the curiosity that has fueled his career in the memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All. Originally broadcast Oct. 25, 2023.

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NPR News: In 'Queer,' Daniel Craig is outstanding as a fictionalized William S. Burroughs

In 'Queer,' Daniel Craig is outstanding as a fictionalized William S. Burroughs
In this adaptation of Burroughs' autobiographical novel, Craig plays an American who falls hard for a younger man in 1950s Mexico City. It's a singular performance, but also a deeply human one.

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NPR News: Bridget Everett on 'Somebody Somewhere' series finale and not giving up on yourself

Bridget Everett on 'Somebody Somewhere' series finale and not giving up on yourself
As her show, Somebody Somewhere, comes to an end, actor Bridget Everett reflects on friendship and reinvention.

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NPR News: Two good new spy series close out the year: 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency'

Two good new spy series close out the year: 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency'
In the Netflix series Black Doves, the wife of Britain's defense minister is secretly working for a private spy firm. Paramount+'s The Agency is a reworking of the acclaimed French series The Bureau.

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NPR News: Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria

Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria
Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a teen. In A Body Made of Glass she chronicles her experience with hypochondria and the history of the condition.

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NPR News: How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes

How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes
A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why.

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NPR News: How EMTs gave a teenager some relief during the worst time in her life

How EMTs gave a teenager some relief during the worst time in her life
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, A few years ago, when Clarice was 14, she experienced a mental health crisis and was sent to a psychiatric facility. Heroes stepped in.

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NPR News: That's how you say it?? The most mispronounced words of 2024

That's how you say it?? The most mispronounced words of 2024
The language-learning company Babbel has released its list of the most mispronounced words and names of 2024, including semaglutide, Phryge and Barry Keoghan.

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NPR News: The Amazon's historic opera house

The Amazon's historic opera house
There is a historic opera house in the Amazon that is a destination for some famous singers, musicians and local fans.

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NPR News: 'Time of the Child' is a marvelous blend of despair and redemption

'Time of the Child' is a marvelous blend of despair and redemption
Set in a small Irish village in the weeks leading up to Christmas 1962, Niall Williams' latest novel avoids cliché by investing specificity and life into characters and places.

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NPR News: Momfluencers, Tradwives, and the Perils of Modern Motherhood

Momfluencers, Tradwives, and the Perils of Modern Motherhood
Motherhood in the U.S. is revered. Actual mothers? Not so much. But momfluencers and tradwives are stepping in to fill that void. We dive into that world to understand how it intersects with the incoming presidential administration, what it has to do with white supremacy, and where moms of color fit in.

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NPR News: J. Edgar Hoover's biographer weighs in on Trump's pick to lead the FBI

J. Edgar Hoover's biographer weighs in on Trump's pick to lead the FBI
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI, may test internal guardrails, historian and J. Edgar Hoover biographer Beverly Gage tells Morning Edition.

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NPR News: Mickalene Thomas makes art that 'gives Black women their flowers'

Mickalene Thomas makes art that 'gives Black women their flowers'
Thomas' work puts Black women front and center. "We've been supportive characters for far too long," she says. "I would describe my art as radically shifting notions of beauty by reclaiming space."

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NPR News: 'Beatles 64' revisits an intense two-week period in musical and cultural history

'Beatles 64' revisits an intense two-week period in musical and cultural history
A new Disney+ documentary chronicles the Beatles' first trip to America. By combining footage, stories and songs, Beatles '64 makes it clear why the group, and its music, continue to be revered.

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NPR News: So you got dumped... should you post your breakup deets online?

So you got dumped... should you post your breakup deets online?
It's cuffing season: the time of year where the weather cools down and folks look for a warm body to cuddle up with. But we're getting into some of the less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. This week – a lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy? To find out, Brittany is joined by Molly McPherson, crisis PR expert, and Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox. They get into what people actually get out of breakup posting - and discuss their theories of poster's etiquette.

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NPR News: The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help

The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help
The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.

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NPR News: Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024

Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024
The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?

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NPR News: 12 novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2024

12 novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2024
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

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NPR News: In 'The Madness,' Colman Domingo gets caught up in a convoluted conspiracy

In 'The Madness,' Colman Domingo gets caught up in a convoluted conspiracy
In the Netflix series The Madness, Colman Domingo plays a CNN pundit who witnesses a brutal murder, and then finds himself on the run as he's framed for the crime. What follows is a paranoid thriller full of sinister forces, evil billionaires, underground militias, devious assassins, and lots of red herrings.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Cyber Monday categories!

Sunday Puzzle: Cyber Monday categories!
NPR's Eric Deggans plays the puzzle with CapRadio listener Greg Felton of Stateline, Nev., and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Ira Glass admits he plays a 'nicer version' of himself on the radio

Ira Glass admits he plays a 'nicer version' of himself on the radio
This American Life host Ira Glass doesn't care about how people will remember him, "I'm not making a radio show for them"

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NPR News: The 'magical' advent calendar that's as big as a town hall

The 'magical' advent calendar that's as big as a town hall
A small town in Germany turns its town hall into the 'world's largest' advent calendar each December. It started as a way to boost businesses in the winter, but it's grown to mean much more.

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