NPR News: Sundance prepares for its final Park City festival before moving to Boulder, Colo.

Sundance prepares for its final Park City festival before moving to Boulder, Colo.
As the festival prepares to move to Colorado, filmmakers and cinephiles gather to celebrate its founder and the future of indie film.

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NPR News: Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding

Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding
A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents David and Victoria Beckham have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized public branding over their family relationships.

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NPR News: 'Let them.' The small bit of advice that made a big difference to a grieving widow

'Let them.' The small bit of advice that made a big difference to a grieving widow
Connie Sherburne lost her husband to a plane accident in 2020. A small bit of advice she got from an insurance company employee made a huge difference in her life for years after that.

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NPR News: Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths says she won't let pain be 'the engine that drives the ship'

Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths says she won't let pain be 'the engine that drives the ship'
On the day Griffiths married author Salman Rushdie, her longtime best friend died unexpectedly. Eleven months later, Rushdie was stabbed multiple times while being interviewed on stage.

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NPR News: Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over

Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over
The Martha Graham Dance Company is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

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NPR News: Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?

Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?
There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they're believed to be? Are there upsides?

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NPR News: Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
Garavani built one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. His clients included royalty, Hollywood stars, and first ladies.

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NPR News: The 2026 Olympics are the most widespread in history. See what's happening where

The 2026 Olympics are the most widespread in history. See what's happening where
Competitions will be hosted at 25 venues spanning an area of more than 8,000 square miles. Here's what's happening at each of the four main clusters.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: It takes two

Sunday Puzzle: It takes two
Ilyse Levine-Kanji of Westborough, Massachusetts plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and host Ayesha Rascoe.

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NPR News: 'You need this knowledge,' says Henry Louis Gates Jr. as new season of Finding Your Roots premieres

'You need this knowledge,' says Henry Louis Gates Jr. as new season of Finding Your Roots premieres
Henry Louis Gates Jr. previews the complex, multi-generational stories shaping the newest season of PBS' Finding Your Roots.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 17, 2026: With Not My Job guest Kali Reis

'Wait Wait' for January 17, 2026: With Not My Job guest Kali Reis


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Kali Reis and panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank

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NPR News: Matthew McConaughey trademarks his catchphrase in a bid to beat AI fakes

Matthew McConaughey trademarks his catchphrase in a bid to beat AI fakes
"Alright, Alright, Alright!" Film actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his voice and image in a bid to combat AI fakes.

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NPR News: Yes, introverts and extroverts can be good friends. Here's how

Yes, introverts and extroverts can be good friends. Here's how
Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK. Here's how to foster deep connections despite your differences.

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NPR News: Comedian Tig Notaro on finding humor in the heaviest of moments

Comedian Tig Notaro on finding humor in the heaviest of moments
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Tig Notaro talks about admiring the way her friend handled death.

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NPR News: 'Starfleet Academy' brings a modern sheen to the 'Star Trek' universe

'Starfleet Academy' brings a modern sheen to the 'Star Trek' universe
Viewers without any Star Trek expertise can enjoy the new adventures out of context. But there are echoes and Easter eggs throughout this Paramount+ series, for those who catch them.

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NPR News: Jodie Foster plans more French roles after 'A Private Life'

Jodie Foster plans more French roles after 'A Private Life'
Jodie Foster has spoken French since she was a child. But it's only now that she's taken on a lead role scripted almost entirely in the language of Molière, for A Private Life.

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NPR News: 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debuts this weekend

'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debuts this weekend
There are no dragons, no maps and no internecine family trees in this Game of Thrones prequel about an underdog knight and his would-be squire.

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NPR News: Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

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NPR News: Here to Help: How an LA musician's loss has inspired him to help others

Here to Help: How an LA musician's loss has inspired him to help others
Brandon Jay and his wife, Gwendolyn Sanford, created Altadena Musicians to help those who may have lost their beloved musical instruments in last year's LA wildfires.

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NPR News: MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating

MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
Georgetown is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., to the historic Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

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NPR News: The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate

The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate
It's not just the quintessential corporate jargon word. "Synergy" goes back hundreds of years, with history in Christianity, medicine and psychology.

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NPR News: 'My role was making movies that mattered,' says Jodie Foster, as 'Taxi Driver' turns 50

'My role was making movies that mattered,' says Jodie Foster, as 'Taxi Driver' turns 50
Foster was just 12 years old when she starred in the 1976 film. "What luck to have been part of that, our golden age of cinema in the '70s," she says. Her latest film is Vie Privée (A Private Life).

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NPR News: Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind 'Dilbert,' dies at 68

Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind 'Dilbert,' dies at 68
Adams announced in May that he was dying of metastatic prostate cancer. Thousands of newspapers carried his strip satirizing office culture from the '90s until a controversy in 2023.

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NPR News: Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House arrives

Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House arrives
Today is the deadline the White House has given the Smithsonian Institution for submitting materials in the content review it has ordered for "improper ideology."

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NPR News: Lost overnight, a 6-year-old was found by a man who ignored search teams' advice

Lost overnight, a 6-year-old was found by a man who ignored search teams' advice
When he was 6 years old, Thomas Sinclair wandered away from his family's campsite on Lake Superior and got lost. At dawn he heard a voice that has shaped his life ever since.

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NPR News: 'The God of the Woods' novelist Liz Moore describes the rare 'flow state' of writing

'The God of the Woods' novelist Liz Moore describes the rare 'flow state' of writing
Moore says writing is mostly hard labor, but "2% of the time, usually at the very beginning of a book and the very end of a book, it feels like flying." She's the author of Long Bright River.

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NPR News: 'Hijack' and 'The Night Manager' continue to thrill in their second seasons

'Hijack' and 'The Night Manager' continue to thrill in their second seasons
Idris Elba returns as the world's most unlucky traveler in Season 2 of the Apple TV series Hijack. And Tom Hiddleston is back as a hotel worker/intelligence agent in The Night Manager on Prime Video.

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NPR News: Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes
Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer last week in Minneapolis.

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NPR News: Photos: 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet

Photos: 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet
The brightest stars in TV and film kicked off the 83rd annual Golden Globes tonight in Beverly Hills, Calif. with Ariana Grande, Noah Wyle, Teyana Taylor and George Clooney are just some the names who walked the red carpet.

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NPR News: The 2026 Golden Globe awards are Sunday. Here's how to watch

The 2026 Golden Globe awards are Sunday. Here's how to watch
The 2026 Golden Globes air on Sunday night starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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NPR News: National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo

National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo
A new portrait of President Trump is on display at the National Portrait Gallery's "America's Presidents" exhibition. Text accompanying the portrait removes references to Trump's impeachments.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory

Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer plays the puzzle with KAMW listener Daniel Abramson of Albuquerque, N.M, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69
T.K. Carter gained fame as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing."

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NPR News: Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits
The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 10, 2026: With Not My Job guest Delroy Lindo

'Wait Wait' for January 10, 2026: With Not My Job guest Delroy Lindo


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Delroy Lindo and panelists Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr.

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NPR News: 2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism

2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.

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NPR News: 'Heavyweight' podcast host Jonathan Goldstein on whether people can really change

'Heavyweight' podcast host Jonathan Goldstein on whether people can really change
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't ask. Heavyweight podcast host Jonathan Goldstein tackles the question of whether people can really change.

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NPR News: Neil Diamond shares his guilty pleasure hits (Hint: 'Sweet Caroline' is on the list)

Neil Diamond shares his guilty pleasure hits (Hint: 'Sweet Caroline' is on the list)
The new film Song Sung Blue is about a Neil Diamond tribute band. Before Diamond began recording his own hits, he worked in Tin Pan Alley writing songs for others. Originally broadcast in 2005.

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NPR News: Michael B. Jordan expands his cinematic universe

Michael B. Jordan expands his cinematic universe
From child actor to "Sexiest Man Alive" leading man status, Jordan takes on Hollywood as director-producer and soon may win awards for his performance in Sinners.

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NPR News: Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today

Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today
The Pitt is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out for this season.

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NPR News: 'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism

'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism
Thompson has the words "yes" and "no" tattooed on opposite arms. "I'm constantly wrestling with ... my cynicism and my optimism," she says. In addition to Hedda, she stars in the series His & Hers.

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NPR News: Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political'

Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political'
The 18-time Grammy Award winner is the latest musician to cancel an show at the Kennedy Center. Béla Fleck says he cannot currently perform there because it "has become charged and political."

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NPR News: 'American Reich' author details a national surge in bigotry and white supremacy

'American Reich' author details a national surge in bigotry and white supremacy
Journalist Eric Lichtblau says President Trump's incendiary rhetoric has stoked a "new age of hate." His book centers on a murder committed by a young neo-Nazi in Orange County, Calif.

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NPR News: A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries

A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries
Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down.

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NPR News: The foods and flavors that could be 2026's newest trends

The foods and flavors that could be 2026's newest trends
From pandan to fibermaxxing, a look at the food trends experts are predicting for 2026.

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NPR News: Put these 12 eye-opening books on your 2026 reading list

Put these 12 eye-opening books on your 2026 reading list
Want to learn something new in the new year? Check out these deep-dive books from 2025 — nonfiction that will lead you to fresh discoveries about big tech, true crime and the ground beneath our feet.

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NPR News: How another hospital patient helped saved a man

How another hospital patient helped saved a man
In 2013, John was chatting with another patient in the hospital when his words abruptly slurred. That patient recognized something was wrong and called for help, and doctors were able to intervene.

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NPR News: 'Everything I knew burned down around me': A journalist looks back on LA's fires

'Everything I knew burned down around me': A journalist looks back on LA's fires
Jacob Soboroff was raised in the Pacific Palisades and reported live from the area as it was devastated by fire in 2025. In Firestorm, Soboroff offers a minute-by-minute account of the catastrophe.

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NPR News: Feeling cooped up? Get out of town with this delightful literary road trip

Feeling cooped up? Get out of town with this delightful literary road trip
In The Rest of Our Lives, the narrator drops his daughter off to college — then keeps on driving, leaving his marriage behind. Ben Markovits' novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

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NPR News: 2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage

2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: New newsmakers of 2025

Sunday Puzzle: New newsmakers of 2025
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KNPR listener Calvin Siemer of Henderson, Nev., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 3, 2026: Happy New Year!

'Wait Wait' for January 3, 2026: Happy New Year!
This week, we anticipate good things for 2026 by reminding ourselves about all the fun we had in 2025, with special guests Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, and Heather Gay

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NPR News: Already tired of winter? This new book could change your perspective

Already tired of winter? This new book could change your perspective
In her new book of nonfiction, Val McDermid takes a break from the crime novels she's known for. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with the Scottish writer about "Winter: The Story of a Season."

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NPR News: Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show

Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show
Pokemon cards are having a moment, making it hard to find them in stores and at fair prices. Collectors say going to a card show is one way to find cards and fair prices.

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NPR News: What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale

What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale
Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking.

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NPR News: George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump

George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump
The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

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NPR News: The origins of 'Dry January'

The origins of 'Dry January'
Dry January is the practice of not drinking for the first month of the new year. But where did the practice come from?

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NPR News: Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions

Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions
From building your strength to tackling credit card debt, NPR's Life Kit has a newsletter journey to help you tackle your New Year's resolution.

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NPR News: A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'

A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'
Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood before landing the role of Jeff on Somebody Somewhere. His memoir is Actress of a Certain Age. Originally broadcast Aug. 12, 2025.

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