NPR News: What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes

What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades not only in science fiction but in actual science.

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NPR News: Dig in to the complex and fascinating history of chocolate

Dig in to the complex and fascinating history of chocolate
Throughline host Rund Abdelfatah brings us the story of the origins of chocolate.

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NPR News: 10 passion projects that stood out at the movies this year

10 passion projects that stood out at the movies this year
NPR critic Bob Mondello narrows down his favorite movies of the year — the ones that made audiences vibrate.

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NPR News: What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life

What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life
J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death.

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NPR News: Just because she won a Nobel doesn't mean Malala didn't break some rules in college

Just because she won a Nobel doesn't mean Malala didn't break some rules in college
In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win a Nobel Prize. In Finding My Way, she writes about her life at Oxford and beyond. Originally broadcast Oct. 21, 2025.

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NPR News: A college student in her 60s shares wisdom when it comes to reinventing oneself

A college student in her 60s shares wisdom when it comes to reinventing oneself
Joan Steidl, who is now retired, shares her reinvention takeaways. She has a podcast about confronting the generational divide, takes comedy workshops and went back to college.

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NPR News: A top chef weighs in on recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa table

A top chef weighs in on recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa table
The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.

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NPR News: Genre fiction and female authors top U.S. libraries' most-borrowed lists in 2025

Genre fiction and female authors top U.S. libraries' most-borrowed lists in 2025
All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.

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NPR News: Comic Cristela Alonzo grew up in fear of border patrol. ICE has 'brought it all back'

Comic Cristela Alonzo grew up in fear of border patrol. ICE has 'brought it all back'
For the first seven years of her life, Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy. Originally broadcast Sept. 25, 2025.

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NPR News: Tennessee Williams' radio play 'The Strangers' published for the first time

Tennessee Williams' radio play 'The Strangers' published for the first time
A previously unpublished radio play written by Tennessee Williams as a college student has been published in The Strand magazine. What does the work say about the playwright before he became famous?

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NPR News: Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died

Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died
Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest.

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NPR News: 'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes during the holidays

'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes during the holidays
Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change

Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for December 27, 2025: Season's greetings from Wait Wait!

'Wait Wait' for December 27, 2025: Season's greetings from Wait Wait!
This week, we open our presents, which include visits from Bob Costas, a trip back to Hawaii, and more!

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NPR News: Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band announced his death on their official website on Friday.

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NPR News: NPR's 'Code Switch': Joy as Resistance

NPR's 'Code Switch': Joy as Resistance
Leah Donnella of NPR's Code Switch has spent some time unpacking what it would mean for joy to be used as a means of resistance.

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NPR News: 'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist

'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist
Earlier this year, Fonda made headlines for delivering a fiery critique of the Trump administration during an acceptance speech for a SAG-AFTRA award. Originally broadcast Sept. 2, 2025.

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NPR News: A neighbor's Christmas gift that keeps on giving

A neighbor's Christmas gift that keeps on giving
In the days leading up to Christmas 2018, the Williams family were told that their neighbor had passed away. He left behind a sack of 14 gifts for Cadi Williams to be opened each year on Christmas.

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NPR News: A man is making gingerbread houses to extreme proportions and lengths

A man is making gingerbread houses to extreme proportions and lengths
Peter Williams makes highly elaborate gingerbread houses. He's depicted San Francisco's Painted Ladies and zoo, as well as a replica of the International Space Station.

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NPR News: Here to Help: Volunteering on Christmas Day

Here to Help: Volunteering on Christmas Day
The Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center has designated Dec. 25 as a day of service. On Christmas Day, hundred of volunteers fan out, offering food, gifts, warm clothing for those in need.

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NPR News: How 'aesthetic' became an adjective

How 'aesthetic' became an adjective
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shane O'Neill of The Washington Post about the word "aesthetic" and its evolution from art criticism and design theory to online speak and the White House.

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NPR News: In Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, children's entertainment comes with strings

In Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, children's entertainment comes with strings
For more than 30 years, Puppetworks has delighted Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood with performances of The Tortoise and the Hare, Pinocchio, Aladdin and, during the holidays, retellings of stories like The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

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NPR News: A top-10 list can't contain all the great TV of 2025

A top-10 list can't contain all the great TV of 2025
TV critic David Bianculli says 2025 offered so many great shows he couldn't narrow them down. But in a year of intense TV, Netflix's haunting series Adolescence, stands apart.

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NPR News: Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55

Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55
One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide.

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NPR News: NPR Staff Travel Guide

NPR Staff Travel Guide
NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. Here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out.

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NPR News: 'The Rock' returns as 'The Smashing Machine' (and says his mom will love this interview)

'The Rock' returns as 'The Smashing Machine' (and says his mom will love this interview)
Former WWE wrestler Dwayne Johnson considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts — but didn't like getting punched in the face. Now he plays fighter Mark Kerr. Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 2025.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Craig Brewer channels his inner Neil Diamond in 'Song Sung Blue'

Filmmaker Craig Brewer channels his inner Neil Diamond in 'Song Sung Blue'
The Hustle & Flow director is known for his films The Dreamers and The Misfits. His latest is based on the true story a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band.

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NPR News: 10 books to help you understand America as its 250th birthday approaches

10 books to help you understand America as its 250th birthday approaches
Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

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NPR News: The 2025 pop culture yearbook, from pettiest cameo to nerdiest movie moment

The 2025 pop culture yearbook, from pettiest cameo to nerdiest movie moment
Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture.

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NPR News: A prickly Ralph Fiennes uplifts a town through music during WWI in 'The Choral'

A prickly Ralph Fiennes uplifts a town through music during WWI in 'The Choral'
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.

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NPR News: CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry

CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry
CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes segment on allegations of abuses at an El Salvador detention center where the Trump administration sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants.

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NPR News: "Arctic Alchemy" explores wonder of the Alaskan wilderness

"Arctic Alchemy" explores wonder of the Alaskan wilderness
The new short documentary "Arctic Alchemy" follows scientist Roman Dial on an expedition in Alaska's Brooks Range. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Dial and the film's executive producer, Jon Krakauer.

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NPR News: When a loved one dies, where do they go? A new kids' book suggests 'They Walk On'

When a loved one dies, where do they go? A new kids' book suggests 'They Walk On'
After his mom died, Fry Bread author Kevin Maillard found himself wondering, "but where did she go?" So he wrote about it. His new kids' book is And They Walk On, illustrated by Rafael López.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: BE-D with two words

Sunday Puzzle: BE-D with two words
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WUNC listener Josh McIntyre of Raleigh, N.C., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Bowen Yang leaves 'SNL' midway through his 8th season

Bowen Yang leaves 'SNL' midway through his 8th season
The comedian is scheduled to co-host his final show on Saturday with Wicked star Ariana Grande.

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NPR News: A look at the musical 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)'

A look at the musical 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)'
A new, two-person musical is a romantic comedy for our generation.

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NPR News: It was called the Kennedy Center, but 3 different presidents shaped it

It was called the Kennedy Center, but 3 different presidents shaped it
Washington, D.C.'s performing arts center was named for President Kennedy after his assassination. But his vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by Eisenhower and Johnson.

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NPR News: Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better

Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with writer Todd S. Purdum about his last interview with Rob Reiner and the filmmaker's legacy as an advocate.

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NPR News: President Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center

President Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center
The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year.

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NPR News: Lucy Liu on 'Rosemead,' rejection and returning to Mandarin

Lucy Liu on 'Rosemead,' rejection and returning to Mandarin
The child of Chinese immigrants, Liu didn't learn English until she was 5. She plays a terminally ill woman grappling with her teenage son's mental health crisis in Rosemead.

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NPR News: From toddlers to teens, here's your one-stop shop for young readers

From toddlers to teens, here's your one-stop shop for young readers
If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find tried-and-true picture books, chapter books, and YA, all published in 2025.

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NPR News: A new 'Avatar,' a marital stand-up story and a gut-wrenching drama are in theaters

A new 'Avatar,' a marital stand-up story and a gut-wrenching drama are in theaters
A new drama uses the real, gut-wrenching recordings of a call for help from Gaza to tell a harrowing and profound story.

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NPR News: Where we went: NPR's U.S. travel guide for the curious

Where we went: NPR's U.S. travel guide for the curious
NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

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NPR News: A library helps foster an unlikely friendship

A library helps foster an unlikely friendship
A devotion to reading brings one elderly woman in Indiana to her local library. That's true for one young child, too. They've formed an unlikely friendship and visit the library together each week.

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NPR News: 'Harry Potter' fans are flying to Broadway to see the original Draco Malfoy

'Harry Potter' fans are flying to Broadway to see the original Draco Malfoy
Almost eight years after Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway, Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the seven films, is now playing him as an adult onstage.

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NPR News: Is the viral cheese pull saving chain restaurants?

Is the viral cheese pull saving chain restaurants?
For restaurants, going viral is appetizing. But at what cost?

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NPR News: From 'Sinners' to 'The Conjuring', a look at 2025's horror hits and critical darlings

From 'Sinners' to 'The Conjuring', a look at 2025's horror hits and critical darlings
Horror films played well at the box office and with critics in 2025 -- in particular, "Sinners" and "Weapons." We revisit the genre's biggest hits and most acclaimed standouts.

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NPR News: Nick Reiner will be charged with first degree murder in his parents' killing

Nick Reiner will be charged with first degree murder in his parents' killing
The 32-year-old son of famed director Rob Reiner is being held without bail. Los Angeles authorities say the charges against him carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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NPR News: Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol

Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.

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NPR News: Aparna Nancherla jokes that she took a break from standup to stage a 'big comeback'

Aparna Nancherla jokes that she took a break from standup to stage a 'big comeback'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the comedian Aparna Nancherla about her first full-length comedy special, Hopeful Potato, and the anxiety and depression that once kept her off stage.

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NPR News: Zadie Smith's heads up to young people: 'You are absolutely going to become old'

Zadie Smith's heads up to young people: 'You are absolutely going to become old'
Smith was 25 in 2000 when she published her critically acclaimed first novel. Now 50, her latest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, reflects on middle age, climate change and generational gaps.

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NPR News: The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'
The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.

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NPR News: Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death

Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death
Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.

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NPR News: Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home

Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home
Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday at Reiner's Los Angeles home, according to a law enforcement official.

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NPR News: For Americans, the love for chain restaurants runs deep

For Americans, the love for chain restaurants runs deep
Some of the nation's largest restaurants boast of decades-long survival through economic downturns, stiffer competition, and changing American palates. And we still love them anyway. Why?

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Major U.S. cities

Sunday Puzzle: Major U.S. cities
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Montana Public Radio listener Brock Hammill of Corvallis, Mont., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Hanukkah Lights 2025

Hanukkah Lights 2025
This year, to honor Susan Stamberg's memory, we reflect on her 34 years of performances that can still move us, make us laugh and bring us fresh meaning.

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NPR News: 'The Mask' and 'Pulp Fiction' actor Peter Greene dies at 60

'The Mask' and 'Pulp Fiction' actor Peter Greene dies at 60
The character actor was best known for playing villains in movies like Pulp Fiction and The Mask. Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday, his manager and friend told NPR.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for December 13, 2025: With Not My Job guest Lucy Dacus

'Wait Wait' for December 13, 2025: With Not My Job guest Lucy Dacus


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Lucy Dacus and panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Adam Burke

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NPR News: For the first time in 35 years, NPR's Hanukkah Lights will be without Susan Stamberg

For the first time in 35 years, NPR's Hanukkah Lights will be without Susan Stamberg
This is the first Hanukkah that Murray Horwitz will not be joined by the late Susan Stamberg on NPR's holiday special Hanukkah Lights. We talk with him about their 35 years of making the show.

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NPR News: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list
Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

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NPR News: There's a 'Dead Man' in church in this snarky 'Knives Out' mystery

There's a 'Dead Man' in church in this snarky 'Knives Out' mystery
A firebrand fundamentalist is stabbed to death at church in Rian Johnson's new film, Wake Up Dead Man. This over-the-top whodunit uses mystery conventions to open up a spiritual inquiry.

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NPR News: Remembering world-renowned architect Frank Gehry

Remembering world-renowned architect Frank Gehry
Gehry, who died Dec. 5, designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Disney Concert Hall in LA. His work has been likened to sculptures rather than buildings. Originally broadcast in 2004.

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NPR News: Billion-dollar OpenAI deal allows users to make content with Disney characters

Billion-dollar OpenAI deal allows users to make content with Disney characters
It's a whole new world for Mickey, Simba, Stitch and more as Disney brings hundreds of its characters to Sora, the short-form video platform from OpenAI, as part of a three-year licensing agreement.

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NPR News: These 10 terrific movies emerged from a tumultuous year for the film industry

These 10 terrific movies emerged from a tumultuous year for the film industry
Fresh Air film critic Justin Chang says most of his favorite films this year were made overseas, including his No. 1 pick, Sirāt.

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NPR News: New film tells the story of the desperate attempt to rescue a girl in Gaza

New film tells the story of the desperate attempt to rescue a girl in Gaza
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the director of "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film based on the true story of Palestinian emergency workers trying to save a girl in Gaza.

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NPR News: New books coming in December tell tales of the sea, colonialism and midlife

New books coming in December tell tales of the sea, colonialism and midlife
As the year wraps up, we bring you some final notable titles — including The Sea Captain's Wife and The Rest of Our Lives — publishing before 2025 comes to a close.

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NPR News: The journey of chop suey, from Ming Dynasty to a once-fashionable Americanized dish

The journey of chop suey, from Ming Dynasty to a once-fashionable Americanized dish
Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.

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NPR News: Can the lessons of 1929 help us avert another economic crisis?

Can the lessons of 1929 help us avert another economic crisis?
New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin draws parallels between the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression, and today's economic uncertainty.

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NPR News: Chop suey, a holiday classic for generations, is a dish of rich origins

Chop suey, a holiday classic for generations, is a dish of rich origins
Before its fall from grace, the Chinese-American dish chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.

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NPR News: 'Pluribus' star Rhea Seehorn says no thanks to a world dictated by group think

'Pluribus' star Rhea Seehorn says no thanks to a world dictated by group think
In the Apple TV series, Seehorn stars as a woman named Carol who suddenly finds herself surrounded by people who are inexplicably happy. The only problem: Carol's not interested in joining them.

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NPR News: Believe it or not, this book makes taxes fascinating

Believe it or not, this book makes taxes fascinating
The Price of Democracy tells the history of taxation from colonization to the present day. It's essential reading for anyone who cares about preserving democracy.

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NPR News: Jazz, joy and one ragged Christmas tree: 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Jazz, joy and one ragged Christmas tree: 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premiered on television. In 1995, Peanuts creator Charles Schulz spoke with NPR's Bob Edwards on Morning Edition.

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NPR News: How a member of HR helped a woman diagnosed with breast cancer

How a member of HR helped a woman diagnosed with breast cancer
When Gillian Kline was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had one day to figure out a health insurance plan at her workplace. She didn't know what to do — until HR team member Alex Mackey got involved.

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NPR News: Maureen Corrigan's 10 favorite books of 2025 — with plenty for nonfiction lovers

Maureen Corrigan's 10 favorite books of 2025 — with plenty for nonfiction lovers
Fresh Air's book critic says her picks tilt a bit to nonfiction, but the novels that made the cut redress the imbalance by their sweep and intensity. Karen Russell's The Antidote was her favorite.

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NPR News: Not so fast, Netflix. Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Not so fast, Netflix. Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount has launched a hostile bid for the company that's home to Casablanca, Batman and CNN. Just Friday, Netflix and Warner Brothers executives were celebrating a deal they had struck. 

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NPR News: Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating KISS, Sylvester Stallone and more

Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating KISS, Sylvester Stallone and more
Sunday's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was the first since Donald Trump became the Chair of the Board of Trustees. KISS, Sylvester Stallone and George Strait were among the honorees.

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NPR News: Tributes, not politics, play center stage as President Trump hosts the Kennedy Center honors ceremony

Tributes, not politics, play center stage as President Trump hosts the Kennedy Center honors ceremony
President Trump hosts his first Kennedy Center awards ceremony

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NPR News: Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99

Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99
The pianist, composer and arranger spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Swapped first and last letters

Sunday Puzzle: Swapped first and last letters
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KQED listener Mike Rombach of Pleasanton, California and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for December 6, 2025: Live in Phoenix with Not My Job guest Andy Richter

'Wait Wait' for December 6, 2025: Live in Phoenix with Not My Job guest Andy Richter


This week, Wait Wait is live in Phoenix with host Peter Sagal, special guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Andy Richter and panelists Shantira Jackson

, Luke Burbank, and Alonzo Bodden.

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NPR News: Florida river becomes substitute site for sacred Hindu funeral tradition

Florida river becomes substitute site for sacred Hindu funeral tradition
The Ganges River in India is a final resting place for the ashes of loved ones. For those who can't make the journey, a river in Florida has become a substitute for the funeral tradition.

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NPR News: Frank Gehry, whose designs defied gravity and convention, dies at 96

Frank Gehry, whose designs defied gravity and convention, dies at 96
Gehry transformed modern architecture with exuberant buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum. "I've always been for optimism and architecture not being sad," he said.

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NPR News: Let 'The Secret Agent' fill you in on what it's like to live under a dictatorship

Let 'The Secret Agent' fill you in on what it's like to live under a dictatorship
A research scientist is on the run from hitmen in this thrilling film. Set in 1977 Brazil, The Secret Agent captures the daily realities and surreal absurdities of life in an authoritarian state.

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NPR News: Lucy Liu challenges mental health taboos in 'Rosemead'

Lucy Liu challenges mental health taboos in 'Rosemead'
In Rosemead, Lucy Liu plays the role of an ailing mother who takes drastic measures to try to protect her troubled teenage son from himself. Liu also produced the film, based on a true story.

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NPR News: How old is your music taste? Spotify will tell you, though you may not like it

How old is your music taste? Spotify will tell you, though you may not like it
Spotify Wrapped is bluntly telling users their "listening age," which in many cases is several decades older or younger than their actual age. It's a calculated strategy.

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NPR News: George Clooney's kids don't care about his success (and that's a good thing)

George Clooney's kids don't care about his success (and that's a good thing)
In Jay Kelly, Clooney plays an emotionally stunted movie star struggling with work and family life. He can relate: "We're all balancing it. We're never getting it perfect."

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NPR News: 'Rosemead' tells the true story of a mother's desperate attempt to protect her son

'Rosemead' tells the true story of a mother's desperate attempt to protect her son
NPR's A Martínez speaks with actress Lucy Liu about "Rosemead," a new film based on the true story of an ailing woman who takes drastic measures in an attempt to protect her troubled teenage son.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts
Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

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NPR News: In the aftermath of tragedy, a customer helped a woman who fainted at her new job

In the aftermath of tragedy, a customer helped a woman who fainted at her new job
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Emily Vinson started a new job at a pizza place. She fainted on her first day — and a customer came to the rescue.

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NPR News: Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide

Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide
The FDA is urging customers to toss certain brands of grated Pecorino Romano; at the same time, it escalated an existing recall of numerous shredded cheeses.

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NPR News: Photojournalist Lynsey Addario on balancing work and family — when work is a war zone

Photojournalist Lynsey Addario on balancing work and family — when work is a war zone
The Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist has been kidnapped and thrown from a car. Still, Addario says, parenting two young kids can be more challenging than war reporting.

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NPR News: A dying woman chooses friends over her husband in 'Some Bright Nowhere'

A dying woman chooses friends over her husband in 'Some Bright Nowhere'
A woman with a terminal diagnosis asks her husband to leave the house in Ann Packer's new novel. Some Bright Nowhere is an absorbing book about end-of-life care and what the living owe the dying.

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NPR News: Books out this week come from Nobel winners and independent presses

Books out this week come from Nobel winners and independent presses
Nobel winners Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke bring us a reissue and a new book respectively this week. Also, a story from a fictional African country and a commentary on beauty.

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NPR News: Student Podcast: Fry bread's complicated place in Native culture

Student Podcast: Fry bread's complicated place in Native culture
Fry bread is a popular food in many Native communities — but has a dark history. One student talks to her grandmother about its complicated place in Native culture.

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NPR News: 'I'm telling a silent story': Paul Tazewell on 'Wicked' and the magic of costume design

'I'm telling a silent story': Paul Tazewell on 'Wicked' and the magic of costume design
The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan."

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NPR News: From subways to galleries: Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the appeal of street art

From subways to galleries: Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the appeal of street art
A new show at Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the origins and development of street art. What began in the 1970s with teenagers tagging New York subway cars has grown into a worldwide art movement.

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NPR News: Your 2025 holiday movie guide: Time travel, pickleball and fa-la-la-la franchises

Your 2025 holiday movie guide: Time travel, pickleball and fa-la-la-la franchises
We're taking stock of this year's notable holiday movies, with titles including such gems as Oy to the World!, Christmas at the Catnip Cafe, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and A Pickleball Christmas.

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