Arts & Life Yazidi woman reunites with her children after years of enslavement The woman was enslaved by ISIS.
Arts & Life Selena Gomez says 'Emilia Pérez' won't be her last Spanish language project Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but eventually lost her fluency. She spent months relearning the language for her latest role as the wife of a Mexican cartel boss. Originally broadcast Nov. 19, 2024. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life A patient leaves a lasting impression on one doctor's life Mark Metersky was a medical student at a New York City hospital. He was frustrated with one of his patients when he saw something that surprised him. Laura Kwerel
Arts & Life Here's how TikTok creators are preparing for a TikTok ban TikTok will be shut down in the U.S. this month unless it's sold to a non-Chinese company. Here's how creators are preparing. Claire Murashima
Arts & Life Sterling K. Brown recommends taking it 'moment to moment,' on screen and in life Brown won an Emmy for playing Christopher Darden in The People v. O.J. Simpson, and another for his role in This is Us. He spoke to Fresh Air on Jan. 8, 2024, about the film American Fiction. Terry Gross
Arts & Life New Year's resolution ideas: 25 fun and practical goals to reach for in 2025 Can't think of a good New Year's resolution? We've got suggestions. Whether it's to stay out of debt or get your first tattoo, our expert guides can help make your goals a reality. Malaka Gharib
Arts & Life Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation. The Associated Press
Arts & Life Why the streaming release of 'Wicked' surprised NPR's film critic Not even six weeks into its record-breaking run in theaters, Wicked is available for home viewing starting Dec. 31. Film critic Bob Mondello explains how theatrical releases have changed over time. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity In the wake of Blake Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni, more actresses are speaking up about their own similar experiences on set. Rachel Treisman