The 10 Best Tiny Desk Concerts of 2024
We asked 10 members of our Tiny Desk team to pick a favorite concert of the year.
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How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different
Gypsy has been called the best musical of all time. Audra McDonald is starring in a new Broadway revival, and the race-conscious casting gives the production a new frame.
What 'election integrity advocates' have planned for 2025
The 2024 election was widely considered to be run fairly by majorities of political parties. But so-called "election integrity advocates" who think 2020 was stolen are already making plans for 2025.
For Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration
In the darkness of winter solstice, pagans celebrate Yule — welcoming longer days to come.
German researchers have figured out how to use AI to identify whiskey aromas
Researchers in Germany have developed algorithms to differentiate between Scotch and American whiskey. The machines can also discern the aromas in a glass of whiskey better than human testers.
DEPORTATIONS HIT 10-YEAR HIGH
Deportations under President Biden have hit their highest point in almost a decade. The number of removals conducted in 2024 by ICE has surpassed those conducted during the first Trump administration.
A year in radio: Some of the favorite stories from 2024
Some of the All Things Considered staff whose voices you don't always hear on air share their favorite stories that aired on the show in 2024.
Biden's legacy on AI policy
President Biden broke new ground on AI policy, something his predecessors did not have to deal with.
College football coaches speak their minds about changes for the sport
College football coaches are speaking on the major changes sweeping the sport, like the transfer portal, NIL deals and the House settlement that will allow schools to pay players directly.
Remembering Spanish cinema legend Marisa Paredes
Marisa Paredes, a legend in Spanish cinema, died this week at 78. Paredes starred in a series of Pedro Almodovar films, including Dark Habits, High Heels, and All About My Mother.