Why some tradwives are abandoning the TikTok lifestyle trend More women are posting online about why they quit the "tradwife" lifestyle to instead build a community of working moms on social media. (Story originally aired on Morning Edition on Dec. 19, 2024.) Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
I discovered one way to fight loneliness: The Germans call it a Stammtisch Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups. Laurel Wamsley
On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life. Ashley Brown
Netflix is dreaming of a glitch-free Christmas with 2 major NFL games set It comes weeks after Netflix's attempt to broadcast live boxing between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rife with technical glitches. Juliana Kim
The 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jonathan Lane, of the consortium Revolution 250, about why the Battle of Bunker Hill won't be reenacted at Bunker Hill to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Scott Simon
Connecticut leans into its role as holiday Hallmark movie backdrop We're in the thick of holiday movie season. One New England state has been the backdrop for lots of these films in recent years and this year it's capitalizing on that role. Chris Polansky
Is 'Die Hard' truly a Christmas movie? (Let's debate!) When the holiday season arrives, with the tree decorated, and the stockings hung, I will gather my loved ones close for an annual Christmas tradition — watching my favorite Christmas movie "Die Hard." Dyer Oxley
Great global photos from 2024: These images delighted us, touched us, dazzled us People love looking at photos. (Just ask Instagram.) This year, we published a number of photo-driven posts that resonated deeply with our audience. Here are some of our favorites. Marc Silver
To make 'The Godfather' his way, Francis Ford Coppola waged a studio battle Coppola was 29 when he signed on to direct a film. "I was young and had no power," he said in 2016, "so [the studio] figured they could just boss me around." Coppola is a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree. Terry Gross
Bonnie Raitt shares her blues inspirations The singer/songwriter is one of the 2024 Kennedy Center honorees. In 1996, Raitt spoke to Fresh Air about about the musicians that inspired her, including Mississippi Fred McDowell.Interview