Month: December 2024

Rock critic Ken Tucker picks his favorite new Christmas songs, including “Christmas Time Rhyme,” by Ben Folds; “Glow,” by Little Big Town; and “Maybe this Christmas,” by Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks.

Inspired by the real-life theft of $18 million worth of government-stored maple syrup, Amazon Prime’s six-episode series is loaded with wonderful characters, performances, music and surprises.

RaMell Ross’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an ambitious, immersive experience.

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Director Tim Fehlbaum’s new film September 5 is centered on how the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre changed the way media outlets cover major global stories, especially those involving acts of terror.

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What do cooking and a nightly TV show have in common? Both require “a little care, a little love and a little imagination,” says Stephen Colbert. He and his wife Evie Colbert have written a cookbook.

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These true stories range from a “meow-moir” of a Siberian cat to an exploration of what U.S. presidents do after the White House. Check out these nonfiction reads recommended by NPR staff and critics.

A mother wonders why her father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year’s Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

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