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
How one Hanukkah tradition originated in European gambling The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring religious significance in the new world. Deena Prichep
New year, new pygmy hippo: A naming poll for this Virginia zoo baby is underway Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day. Manuela López Restrepo
2024: A year in KUOW's arts and pop culture It wasn't just film reviews and arguments about whether or not "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie. KUOW covered a lot of arts, a lot of culture, and bit of pop culture in 2024. KUOW Staff
Have you seen this dog? Rescue dog makes a name for himself by escaping A rescue dog on the run in New Orleans has become a celebrity of sorts as he's escaped adoptive homes twice and people are reporting sightings of the dog on social media.
Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death. Bill Chappell
Connie Chung says booze and bawdy jokes helped her break into journalism's boys club Chung reflects on the decades she spent covering the news, her marriage to Maury Povich and the prominent figures who acted inappropriately with her. Originally broadcast Sept. 18, 2024. Tonya Mosley
More women are applying for hunting licenses. Here's why Women make up a third of new hunters applying for licenses. Outdoor organizations and Midwest states are trying to reach groups that haven't historically participated in hunting. Teresa Homsi
