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Tradwife life isn't as good as it looks on TikTok – just ask former tradwives

5:03am December 18, 2024

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Tradwives make it look glamorous to quit the workforce to stay home with the kids. But women who have tried the lifestyle themselves say there's a lot you're not seeing on TikTok.

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Yo Gabba GabbaLand!: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am December 18, 2024

Grab the little ones and your inner child: A colorful crew transforms the Tiny Desk into Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

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'Wicked' and 'Emilia Pérez' make the shortlists to be nominated for an Oscar

4:23am December 18, 2024

by Mandalit del Barco

A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories.

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Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years

6:20pm December 17, 2024

by Jeff Lunden

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

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Comedian Ilana Glazer talks new special and knowing when 'Broad City' should end

6:18pm December 17, 2024

by Rachel Martin

It's been a big year for Ilana Glazer. They're releasing Human Magic, a new Hulu standup special on Friday. Glazer talked about knowing when to end their hit show Broad City.

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Lars Gotrich's favorite albums and songs of 2024

4:58pm December 17, 2024

For some listeners, discovering our favorite music of the year proves the old adage: No risk, no reward.

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HBO ends partnership with 'Sesame Street'

4:39pm December 17, 2024

by Justine Kenin

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Marilyn Agrelo, who directed "Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street".

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A critic looks back at some of the year's most striking culture moments

3:17pm December 17, 2024

by John Powers

John Powers celebrates the books, shows and performances that stayed with him, including Miranda July's novel All Fours, Interior Chinatown on Netflix and an iconic Olympic moment with Simone Biles.

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Billie Eilish "Hit Me Hard And Soft" Album Release Listening Party

Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that

3:12pm December 17, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

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What is your most embarrassing regifting story? NPR wants to know

1:37pm December 17, 2024

Share your holiday regifting stories. The more embarrassing they are, the better.