Two patients dealing with their own suffering, changed a med student's perspective On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, 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.
Native American New Year brings renewed pact with sacred salmon The Nisqually tribe celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars.
In a hard holiday season, Ukraine's comfort movie is 'Home Alone' Ukrainians' tradition of watching the movie Home Alone every winter takes on new meaning. Brian Mann
Former President Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews (Part 1) The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Terry Gross
These were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024 Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023. Neda Ulaby
2 men found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch The bodies of two men looking for Sasquatch were found in a forest in Washington state after a three-day search. Chandelis Duster
Looking to reflect on this past year? Life Kit has tips on what to do. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to reflect on the past year. Kyle Norris
PODCORNER: END OF YEAR WRAP As 2024 nears its end, we take a look at some memorable podcasts from NPR member stations that we featured this year. Mallory Yu
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73 Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. The film won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet. The Associated Press
'50 Words For Snow' dives into all the words the English language needs but doesn't have NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Maggie Rowe and Emily Garcés, the hosts of the podcast "50 Words for Snow," about words English needs but does not have. Scott Simon