The search into Pope Leo's family roots
As soon as Robert Prevost was elevated to pope in May, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the team he works with for PBS's Finding Your Roots began digging into the pope's family history.
Encore: Teachers Share Memorable Gifts From Students
Teachers share the most memorable gifts they've received from students over the years.
L.A. Church Delivers Big Christmas Gift To Thousands Of Families In Southern Calif.
An L.A. church worked with a nonprofit to buy millions in medical debt for pennies on the dollar and forgive it. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Craig Antico, co-founder of the nonprofit, RIP Medical Debt.
Encore: Chinese And Taiwanese Restaurants In U.S. Embrace Heritage In Their Names
More Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants in the U.S. are embracing Romanized Mandarin names for their businesses. It's a sign of the changing demographics of restaurant owners.
Listeners Share Their Unusual Holiday Traditions
Listeners share their unusual traditions they practice with their families at holiday time — from a family that wears underwear on their heads to "The Christmas Stick" and the "Hanukkah Butt."
The Rich History Of Aluminum
Aluminum is the most abundant metal on Earth and used in everything from cars and airplanes to the foil used to wrap Thanksgiving leftovers. But there was a time when it was more valuable than gold.
Soaring Tourism In Greenland Creates Opportunities For The Sparsely Populated Island
The number of tourists arriving in Greenland has soared over the past few years. That's creating opportunities on the sparsely populated island, including for tourist guides.
Highly Specific Superlatives: The Best Bits Of Stand-Up Comedy In 2019
All Things Considered's Best of 2019 lists are going highly specific. Up next: the best bits from stand-up comedy specials, from Best Joke about the Immigrant Experience to Best Bit about Pregnancy.
Bad Fall Weather Leaves U.S. Potato Farmers With Their Smallest Crop In Years
USDA forecasts the smallest potato harvest since 2010 this year, down 6.1% from last year due to bad weather. Farmers and buyers explain impacts at a time when demand for french fries is surging.
How Other Countries Handle Impeachments, And What The U.S. Can Learn From Them
As President Trump's impeachment dominates the news, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Charlie Wells at The Economist about the hundreds of world leaders impeached in the past 20 years.
Why The Film 'Incitement' Is Hitting A Political Nerve In Israel
Israelis have been viewing and debating Incitement, a recent film about the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The drama explores the life of the murderer.
How Tech Has Changed Our Lives In The Last 10 Years
Several tech experts weigh in on the technologies of the past decade that had the greatest impact on society.