NPR News: Film director and screenwriter Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

Film director and screenwriter Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
The co-writer of I Heart Huckabees and director of The Little Hours was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 4, 2025: Happy New Year Edition!

'Wait Wait' for January 4, 2025: Happy New Year Edition!
This week, we ring in the New Year by reminding ourselves of what made the old one so great.

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NPR News: Apple TV+ is free this weekend. Here's what we'd watch

Apple TV+ is free this weekend. Here's what we'd watch
The streaming platform is free this weekend for anybody who has an Apple ID. I'm not here to tell you to pick this service over any other — but I can offer a little advice on how to maximize the next few days.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' celebrates the new year by talking about the old one!

'Wait Wait' celebrates the new year by talking about the old one!
This week, we ring in the new year by remembering what made the old one so special, including interviews with Kristin Kish, Bill Cowher, and more!

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NPR News: What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and gaming

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and gaming
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A documentary about yacht rock, Colouring's new album, the game Pentiment and an action movie about TSA.

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NPR News: Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, dies at 81

Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, dies at 81
The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.

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NPR News: 2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN

2025 Predictions: social media is OUT & food politics are IN
Brittany has some predictions for the big trends to watch for in 2025. First, social media is OUT. Not that people will stop using social platforms, but rather, Brittany thinks what they mean to us will continue shifting. Second, politicizing food is IN. Brittany thinks food will increasingly become a marker of political identity. You are what you eat? No, what you eat is a sign of what you believe. Plus, a lightning round of Ins & Outs Is the club in or out in 2025? How about wide-legged pants? Let Brittany know your thoughts in the comments. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus content by joining NPR+ today: https://plus.npr.org/

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NPR News: What made NPR's Glen Weldon happy in 2024

What made NPR's Glen Weldon happy in 2024
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast share recommendations that are bringing them joy. Host Glen Weldon looks back on some of his favorite picks this year.

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NPR News: Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir

Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir
Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024.

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NPR News: A patient leaves a lasting impression on one doctor's life

A patient leaves a lasting impression on one doctor's life
Mark Metersky was a medical student at a New York City hospital. He was frustrated with one of his patients when he saw something that surprised him.

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NPR News: Colin Firth stars in new Peacock series 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'

Colin Firth stars in new Peacock series 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'
NPR's A Martinez talks to actor Colin Firth about what inspired him to play a grieving father searching for justice after the death of his daughter in the 1988 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland.

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