NPR's 'Code Switch': Joy as Resistance Leah Donnella of NPR's Code Switch has spent some time unpacking what it would mean for joy to be used as a means of resistance. Leah Donnella
'We have to speak, we have to shout': Jane Fonda is still an activist Earlier this year, Fonda made headlines for delivering a fiery critique of the Trump administration during an acceptance speech for a SAG-AFTRA award. Originally broadcast Sept. 2, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism. Phil Harrell
Shonda Rhimes used to feel a disconnect between her and her characters On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes talks about why she doesn't care about validation.
A neighbor's Christmas gift that keeps on giving In the days leading up to Christmas 2018, the Williams family were told that their neighbor had passed away. He left behind a sack of 14 gifts for Cadi Williams to be opened each year on Christmas. Daniel Ofman
Springsteen's label was about to drop him. Then came 'Born to Run' Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the making of Born to Run as an "existential moment" for Springsteen. Carlin's book is Tonight in Jungleland. Originally broadcast Aug. 7, 2025. Terry Gross
50 years later, a journalist reunites with 'Santa Claus' Jewish newspaper boy In 1967, a journalist wrote about a boy buying presents on Christmas Eve. The story got an overwhelming response from readers. Fifty years later, the young boy and the journalist reconnected. Robin Washington
NPR listeners share their untraditional holiday traditions Holiday traditions don't all come with matching sweaters and cookie recipes — some are stranger, funnier, and deeply personal. We asked our listeners to share their unconventional holiday traditions. Linah Mohammad
A man is making gingerbread houses to extreme proportions and lengths Peter Williams makes highly elaborate gingerbread houses. He's depicted San Francisco's Painted Ladies and zoo, as well as a replica of the International Space Station. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Reindeer bring holiday magic to Illinois ranch year round Reindeer typically live in colder climates. However, they are a big hit on a ranch in central Illinois where they live year-round and become a special attraction during the holiday season. Adelyn Mui