D'oh! 'The Simpsons' turns 35
Thirty-five years ago this week, the hit animated series The Simpsons made its television debut. The animated universe has expanded to movie theaters and collaborations with the NFL.
Arts
North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem wraps current exhibitions
All three current exhibits at the North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem — Mitchell’s Domestic Imaginaries, Nassar’s There, and Brooks’ Tell Me if the Lovers Are Losers — will remain on display through the end of the month.
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.
The bald eagle is officially America's national bird. Here's why it took so long
After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in and wrote a bill for Congress. This week, Biden signed it into law.
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.
Felix Contreras' favorite albums and songs of 2024
The Alt.Latino co-host found inspiration in the deeply sincere drive to test the outer and inner limits of creativity.
Study finds more TV depictions of abortion this year — but they're still mostly getting it wrong
The findings of an annual report on how abortion is depicted on TV are released today.
Snuggle up for story time with 10 new picture books
If you are ready to depart from the well-trodden tried-and-true at bedtime, here are 10 new picture books that NPR critics and staff loved in 2024.
10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy
Whether you're young or young at heart, we have book ideas for you. This year's YA collection, gathered by NPR book critics and staff, includes romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more.
10 book ideas for budding bookworms
If you have a young reader in your life who just can't put their books down, we have some new 2024 titles to consider. Nurture their new reading habit with books recommended by NPR staff and critics.