What do actual witches think of 'Wicked'? Mostly they're charmed. Some witches we talked to couldn't wait for the new Wicked release. But some worry that the films have helped move the secret, spiritual art of witchcraft into the mainstream. Neda Ulaby
The first 'Netflix House' is open — with virtual reality, mini-golf and lots of selfies The company's first permanent in-person space is a former Lord & Taylor department store in the King of Prussia Mall outside Philadelphia. Locations are on the way in Dallas and Las Vegas. Neda Ulaby
Bros really are dominating podcasting New research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows that both podcast hosts and their guests skew very heavily male – and white. Anastasia Tsioulcas
This podcast says 'I've Had It' with Republicans – and Democrats who don't fight back In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success. Stephen Fowler
Main Character of the Week: Mr. Fantasy NPR's Mia Venkat explains to All Things Considered host Scott Detrow who the internet has been obsessed with this week. Juana Summers
Dictionary.com's 2025 word of the year, '67,' means nothing and everything at once "67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S. But even the artist who coined it struggles to define it. Rachel Treisman
In case 2025 wasn't scary enough, it was a great year for horror, too From the supernatural to the slightly-too-realistic, it's been a banner year for scary movies, many of which are available to stream from home this Halloween. Bob Mondello
It's been a rollercoaster few years for Six Flags. Can Travis Kelce help? Travis Kelce is teaming up with activist investors in hopes of transforming the embattled theme park operator Six Flags. No word yet on a Taylor Swift-themed rollercoaster. Rachel Treisman
'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s. Rachel Treisman
The fake Anthropologie rock that fooled boyfriends everywhere NPR's Mia Venkat explains to Ari Shapiro what the internet was obsessed with this week. Mia Venkat
