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  • "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, can relate to being viewed as different.

    The movie version of the Broadway smash Wicked hits screens Friday, just in time for the holidays. Stage and screen star Cynthia Erivo plays the Wicked Witch of the West. She speaks to NPR about the role. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • ‘Gladiator II’ Is Here. Are We Not Entertained?

    Sean is joined by Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin to discuss one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2024, Ridley Scott’s new film ‘Gladiator II.’ They work through their complicated feelings on the sequel (05:09), highlight some of the key standout performances (22:49), and predict its box office potential and Oscars chances (67:25). Then, they each rank their top five favorite legacy sequels of all time (76:00). Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin Producer: Olivia Crerie Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • The Mother of Thanksgiving

    The Thanksgiving story most of us hear is about friendship and unity. And that's what Sarah Josepha Hale had on her mind when she sat down to write a letter to President Lincoln in 1863, deep into the Civil War. Hale had already spent years campaigning for a national day of thanksgiving, using her platform as editor of one the country's most widely-read magazines and writing elected officials to argue that Americans urgently needed a national story. But she'd gotten nowhere – until now. Five days after reading her letter, Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. At the time, no one was talking about Pilgrims and Native Americans. But that too would change. Today on the show: a Thanksgiving story you may not have heard, how it happened, and what it leaves out. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • Santa’s warehouse workers

    Seasonal hiring is in full swing and demand for temporary workers is back to pre-pandemic levels. But unemployment is down, so retailers are gonna have to be flexible to fill those jobs. A lot of those open spots are for warehouse jobs, not brick-and-mortar store positions. Also in this episode: After nearly two years of ChatGPT, who’s using it? And, we visit the only master’s-level nurse-midwife program in California.

  • The Biggest Trade in Sports Wasn't an Athlete — It Was a TV Show

    When TNT lost the rights to broadcast NBA games this year, fans worried that the network’s long-running popular show “Inside the NBA” would also end. But, as WSJ’s Joe Flint explains, a complicated trade has allowed the show to live on.  Further Listening: - The NBA’s Media Rights Are Up For Grabs. Billions Are At Stake.  - The Media Mogul Taking an Ax To Hollywood  Further Reading: - Warner Bros. Discovery, NBA Settle Legal Battle Over TV Rights  - Warner’s TNT Sues NBA, Alleging Breach of Media-Rights Contract  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Why more people are cutting ties with family

    Even before the divisive presidential election, family estrangement was on the rise. Now, as holiday gatherings approach, many people are grappling with difficult family dynamics. Psychologist Joshua Coleman, the author of Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict, talks to Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about how to navigate strained relationships and what steps you can take to bridge divides.

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  • This Is the Cake We Baked

    With Donald Trump’s victory this week, many people looked at the election results and thought, yeah, this is the country I thought it was. For some people, that was a hopeful thing. For others, kind of the opposite. This week, we talked with people who helped make it happen and some who are looking to what’s next. Prologue: Ira talks with Zoe Chace about watching Trump’s victory from an ecstatic room in Michigan. Then he checks in with a DC cop who was injured at the Capitol on January 6. (7 minutes) Act One: Trump has claimed that he will be able to deport between 15 and 20 million people. But neither he nor his team have spelled out exactly how they’d do it. Producer Nadia Reiman looked into what mass deportation could actually look like on the ground if and when it comes to pass. (17 minutes) Act Two: Trump won record numbers of Latino voters this year. Ike Sriskandarajah spent the day with a guy in Pennsylvania who's been working to bring Latino voters to Trump for years. (15 minutes) Act Three: Ira talks with two of Trump’s “political enemies” about their post-election plans. (8 minutes) Act Four: Ten different states had abortion rights measures on their ballots this election. Producer Miki Meek got curious about a particular kind of political ad that aired in many of those states and called up a few of the women whose stories were featured in them. (9 minutes)

  • How Are You Not Seeing This?

    People trying and struggling to see what another person sees.  Prologue: Guest-host Tobin Low talks to comedian Tig Notaro about a jarring ride to school with her son. (6 minutes) Act One: Producer Aviva DeKornfeld heads to the Calgary Stampede to watch as men try out a machine designed to simulate menstrual cramps. (15 minutes) Act Two: A man can’t seem to see anyone in his life for who they really are, plunging his life into chaos. (18 minutes) Act Three: Senior Editor David Kestenbaum hears about a way to save some money and help save the world. All he needs is a little help. (5 minutes) Act Four: Marie Phillips reads a short story involving an aloof friend, a goose, and some extreme gardening. (7 minutes)

  • 51 Days

    Chen Almog-Goldstein was kidnapped by Hamas along with her three youngest children on October 7, 2023. This week, she tells the story of their life as hostages in Gaza. Prologue: The 251 hostages taken by Hamas a year ago have become a divisive symbol in Israel. Host Ira Glass talks about the father of one hostage, and what happened to him at a protest last week when he called for a hostage deal. (6 minutes) Part One: On this week’s show, we’re airing excerpts of interviews with former hostages produced by an Israeli podcast, Echad Bayom. In these interviews they describe, in a remarkably detailed and complicated way, what happened to them a year ago.  Part Two: Chen’s story continues, with a description of what it was like to be hidden in a small apartment with her children and their captors. (6 minutes) Part Three: Chen talks about the complicated relationship between her family and the people holding them hostage. (6 minutes) Part Four: Chen describes hearing the Israeli news while in captivity, including one night when her own father was interviewed. (4 minutes) Part Five: Chen talks about what it was like to walk around the streets of Gaza in disguise and their eventual release, 51 days after they were taken from their home. (13 minutes)

  • Yousef and the Fourth Move

    In Rafah, Yousef is out of options and faces his toughest move yet. Prologue: Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, Yousef Hammash has decided where to go next and when. In Rafah, he is out of options and faces his toughest move yet. (5 minutes) Act One: Yousef does not even want to think about leaving Gaza. (18 minutes) Act Two: The actual price — in cash — of getting out of Gaza. (31 minutes)

  • This Is the Case of Henry Dee

    Thirteen parole board members decide whether or not one man should be released from prison. Prologue: Henry Dee has been locked up for most of his life, nearly 50 years. Now, he’s up for parole. Reporter Ben Austen tells the story. (19 minutes) Part 1: The parole board members puzzle through the pros and cons of releasing Henry Dee from prison and cast their votes. (26 minutes) Part 2: Reporter Ben Austen continues the story. (8 minutes)

  • Children of Dave

    Boen Wang has a theory that a lot of the misery in his life can be traced to a single moment that happened years before he was born. So he makes a pilgrimage to see if he’s right. Prologue: Ira talks about what it’s like to go back to 1119 Bayard Street in Baltimore. (6 minutes) Part One: Boen visits Norman, Oklahoma, where he was born, to meet the man he thinks changed his parents’ lives—and his life, too. (31 minutes) Part Two: Boen’s friend, Andrew, and his parents take what he learned in Part One, throw it into a blender, and push puree. (20 minutes)

  • While digging through an old memory box, host Thrasher Banks discovers forgotten VHS tapes, police reports, and faded letters regarding a 1995 murder in Dayton, Ohio. Drawn to the connection between this murder and the other seemingly innocuous contents of the box, Thrasher begins an investigation. As he follows the threads, he finds that the 1995 murder may be connected to more than one brutal, unsolved case… Against the backdrop of Ohio in the 1980s and 90s, around the height of satanic panic, this true crime story explores memory, perception, and a personal quest for the truth. Join Thrasher as he unpacks this box and searches for answers about the “Lords of Death."

  • Jeff Marek has been around hockey for a very long time. From the amateur leagues to the pros, he has seen it all. The Sheet will delve into several topics from around the hockey world and explore the curious side of the game. If you’re going to get in the game, you got to get on the sheet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The table is set and the time has come for the most important artist of this generation to win the biggest prize on the biggest stage. Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" received 11 Grammy nominations including album of the year and country album of the year. Veteran Radio Host and DJ Peter Rosenberg talks to a cast of producers, djs, media personalities and others to break down this album and Beyonce's history that has led her to this huge moment. Tune in every week all the way up to Grammy night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Welcome to The Allie G Show, where running meets rhythm! Join Allie G as she delves into how music and movement intertwine, exploring the beats that push us further and the thoughts that race through our minds while we run. Tune in for a blend of invigorating playlists, inspiring stories, and deep dives into the mental landscape of every runner’s journey.

  • This is Awakeners, a Lit Hub Radio podcast about mentorship in the literary arts.  Robert Frost allegedly said he was not a teacher but an “awakener.” On every episode of this podcast, host Lena Crown speaks with writers, artists, critics, and scholars across generations who have awakened something for one another. We chat about how their relationship has evolved, examine the connections and divergences in their writing and thinking, and dig into the archives for traces of their mutual influence.  Website: awakenerspodcast.com

  • Tired of men talking over you? Frustrated by those who see feminism as a “threat”? Settling for the bare minimum? Welcome to the only female-forward podcast bold enough to match the audacity of mediocre men - The Audaci-Tea! Meet your hosts, Lisa, Sovereign, and Gwen: three fearless women serving up the unapologetic truth about everything from navigating dating and relationships to dismantling double standards. We’re calling out myths, rewriting the feminist playbook, and giving women the tools to live unapologetically.

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Guides for everyday life.

  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress

    Dr. Aditi Nerurkar offers five accessible ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • How to set boundaries in your daily life

    Have you ever felt resentful or responded passive-aggressively to a request on your time or energy? That's a sign your boundaries are being crossed – and it might be because you haven't set them clearly. Therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab shares advice on how to set boundaries — and stick to them — in your daily life. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • Start a financial self-care routine

    Just like your health, your finances need checkups too. Here are 5 good habits to do every year to help you reach your financial goals. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • What's your attachment style?

    According to the field of attachment theory, each person has a unique attachment style that informs how that person relates to intimacy: secure, anxious or avoidant. We talk with Amir Levine, a neuroscientist and co-author of the book Attached, about how your attachment style can impact your relationships. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • The decluttering philosophy that can help you keep your home organized

    Got piles of stuff you just can't seem to get rid of? Professional organizer Star Hansen explains how to let go of unnecessary items – and keep your home neat and tidy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • Popular myths about sleep, debunked

    Is it OK to exercise before you hit the hay? Sleep for less than 5 hours a night? Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins sets the record straight to help you get better sleep. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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