In U.N. Art Exhibition, Syrian Artist Unpacks Refugees' Baggage
An art exhibition at the United Nations uses tiny models of refugees' former homes and the suitcases of refugees to tell their stories.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda On Disney, Mixtapes And Why He Won't Try To Top 'Hamilton'
Miranda says he doesn't feel the need to duplicate the success of Hamilton. "If you think in terms of topping, you're in the wrong business," he says. Originally broadcast Jan. 3, 2017.
'Florida Project' Tops David Edelstein's List Of The Year's Best Films
In a year dominated by stories of sexual harassment and abuse, Fresh Air's movie critic says his favorite films featured voices that aren't heard from enough.
Americans Love Spices. So Why Don't We Grow Them?
Buying local fruit, vegetables and meat has become increasingly popular in the United States, but we still import most of our spices. Some say homegrown spices are a growth opportunity for farmers.
Illustrator Maira Kalman Moving To The Stage With Choreographer John Heginbotham
Kalman is collaborating on a stage work with choreographer John Heginbotham. The piece is based on The Principles of Uncertainty, and is all about living while knowing you're going to die.
For Christmas 'Doctor Who' Gets A Historic Change
For fans of the long-running British sci-fi series, the Christmas episode is an annual tradition — this year's installment marks the end of Peter Capaldi's stint as the ancient, time-traveling alien.
'All The Money' Re-Shoot Was Decided 'In A Heartbeat,' Ridley Scott Says
After Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct, director Ridley Scott raced to save his film. He gathered the cast and crew and shot 22 scenes in nine days — this time with Christopher Plummer.
For Children, A Good Booger Joke Helps The Medicine Go Down
Dr. Howard Bennett knows that humor can help his young patients be less worried when they're at the doctor's office. In his latest book, he uses gross-out jokes to explain how kids' bodies work.
Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World
Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?
'Morning Edition' Listeners Stitch Together A Community Poem
New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander joins NPR's Rachel Martin to share a holiday poem collectively written by Morning Edition listeners.