In the movies, villainous health insurers have been a chronic condition For better or — mostly — worse, Hollywood has helped shape the public's image of the health insurance industry in films ranging from John Grisham's The Rainmaker to the Oscar-winning As Good as It Gets. Bob Mondello
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo says she often sings 'with a bit of a smile' The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now she's defying gravity as Elphaba in Wicked. Originally broadcast Oct. 18, 2021. Terry Gross
Holiday offerings by Ben Folds and others offer devout takes on the season Rock critic Ken Tucker picks his favorite new Christmas songs, including "Christmas Time Rhyme," by Ben Folds; "Glow," by Little Big Town; and "Maybe this Christmas," by Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks. Ken Tucker
'The Sticky' is a delicious take on one of the biggest crimes in Canadian history Inspired by the real-life theft of $18 million worth of government-stored maple syrup, Amazon Prime's six-episode series is loaded with wonderful characters, performances, music and surprises. David Bianculli
1972 Munich Olympics thriller shows nail-biting decisions in ABC Sports control room Director Tim Fehlbaum's new film September 5 is centered on how the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre changed the way media outlets cover major global stories, especially those involving acts of terror. Olivia Hampton
The 2024 Game Awards recap: All winners and most surprising reveals Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio claimed the most trophies at The Game Awards in a night dominated by sweeps, surprising reveals and fourth-wall breaks. James Perkins Mastromarino
Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials once coveted Digital cameras are enjoying a renewed popularity on holiday wish lists for teens and Gen Z. Here's what to look for when buying one. Claire Murashima
Remembering the Amazing Kreskin The Amazing Kreskin was a fixture on television for years, dazzling audiences with his mind-reading skills.
'Does This Taste Funny?' is a Colbert family cookbook What do cooking and a nightly TV show have in common? Both require "a little care, a little love and a little imagination," says Stephen Colbert. He and his wife Evie Colbert have written a cookbook. Terry Gross
Dear Life Kit: My daughter was left out of the holiday newsletter — again! A mother wonders why her father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her? Andee Tagle
