North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem: past, present, future
The North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem, formerly known as SECCA, has gone through many changes during the nearly 70 years of its existence.
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After a roast, comic Nikki Glaser says she needs to cleanse her brain
Glaser made headlines for her roast of Tom Brady. "All I want is people to like me," she says of her comedy. Glaser's latest HBO special is Someday You'll Die. Originally broadcast July 29, 2024.
10 essential books about Jimmy Carter
Throughout his lifetime, Jimmy Carter took on many titles: 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner, philanthropist, humanitarian, artist – and writer.
Why are the weeks leading up to Christmas known as breakup season?
Breakups spike during the holidays and the new year. NPR's A Martinez talks to author John Kim, who has a new guide out on how to split from your partner with purpose.
These were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024
Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023.
2 men were found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch
The bodies of two men looking for Sasquatch were found in a forest in Washington state after a three-day search.
Sunday Puzzle: Searching M.A.P.s
NPR's Daniel Estrin plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Mike Rios of Oswego, Ill.
Looking to reflect on this past year? Life Kit has tips on what to do.
NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to reflect on the past year.
Memorable NPR member station podcasts from 2024
As 2024 nears its end, we take a look at some memorable podcasts from NPR member stations that we featured this year.
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. The film won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet.