Gaza poet recalls treacherous evacuation from Gaza
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha describes his perilous journey out of Gaza, during which he was separated from his family by a soldier.
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The year that broke the movie mold
Superhero fatigue, Barbenheimer, Taylor Swift — 2023 was a year when Hollywood's rulebook flew out the window.
To become the 'Maestro,' Bradley Cooper learned to live the music
In his new biopic Maestro, Cooper was determined not to imitate the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Instead, the actor worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm.
Sawtooth workshop celebrates formerly enslaved Moravian potter and his artistry
The Sawtooth School for Visual Arts in Winston-Salem presents a unique learning opportunity this month.
After a grueling 2023, here are four predictions for media in 2024
Lengthy strikes. Layoffs. Hikes in subscription fees. It was a long year in media. TV critic Eric Deggans looks ahead at what's coming next and believe it or not — it's not all bad.
Hack, rizz, slay and other cringe-worthy words to avoid in 2024
Do your New Year's resolutions include improving your vocabulary? Then the 2024 Banished Words List from Lake Superior State is for you.
In sudden need of a C-section, a woman found the comfort of a mother in a nurse
When Teresa was 33 weeks pregnant, she went the hospital when she felt something was wrong — and learned she'd need to deliver her son that day. A nurse helped her through the difficult experience.
How to choose a resolution you can stick to
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Life Kit's Marielle Segarra about how to rethink your resolutions so you can bring the change you seek to your life the entire year.
Why 2023 was the Year of the Girl
2023 saw an endless stream of trends signaling the popularity of "Girl Culture." NPR's Juana Summers speaks with writer Isabel Cristo about why adult women were so drawn to expressions of girlhood.
Barbra Streisand shares her secret for keeping performances honest
When she was starring in Funny Girl on Broadway, Streisand says she'd alter the music slightly each night. Her new memoir is My Name is Barbra. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2023.