We're taking stock of this year's notable holiday movies, with titles including such gems as Oy to the World!, Christmas at the Catnip Cafe, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and A Pickleball Christmas.

Burns Hargis never expected to have a biography written about him. But neither had he expected to become president of Oklahoma State University.

NPR's Marc Rivers and Mallory Yu revisit the movies that haven't aged well and explore why they fall apart on rewatch.

In her debut novel, Marisa Kashino tells the story of a woman who goes to extreme lengths to secure her dream home, and becomes a nightmare to everyone around her.

Earlier this month, Audible released the first in its series of Harry Potter audiobooks, a full-cast recording. What's the listening experience like compared to traditional audiobooks?

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with Kevin Demko of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Tom Stoppard is remembered as a playwright whose wit and curiosity reshaped modern theater.

On this week's show, we replay some of the segments we're most thankful for, including interviews with Paul Giamatti, Laufey, Ibtihaj Muhammad, and James Gunn!

With its mix of Jewish immigrants, Black residents of Harlem, and privileged white characters, the Broadway show Ragtime is resonating strongly with audiences in the current political climate.

On Black Friday, we revisit Robin Wall Kimmerer's 2024 book, The Serviceberry. It argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance in nature.