Yes, Serial Is True Crime — And That's OK
Our continuing discussion of Serial turns to a consideration of the true crime genre, its tendency to reveal the oddities of human behavior, and what can be taken away from this series.
Arts & Life
A Married Couple In Decline
The film If You Don't, I Will has some strong dialogue and performances, but its tale of a marriage in peril sags too often in its recounting of the journey.
The Many Rabbit Holes (Or Should We Say Labyrinths) Of Serial
No matter how you view the podcast, there's an endless supply of avenues you can explore and different conversations you can have.
Tourtiere: A French-Canadian Twist On Christmas Pie
On Christmas Eve, many French-Canadians will gather after midnight Mass for reveillon, a lavish dinner party that lasts into the wee hours. The traditional centerpiece is a savory, spiced meat pie.
A Holy Land Christmas Porridge Honors A Damsel In Distress
Some Christians in Israel and the West Bank celebrate Eid el-Burbara on Dec. 17. The feast honors St. Barbara, an early convert to Christianity whose story is echoed in the Rapunzel tale.
A Tribute To Stephen Colbert, A Self-Proclaimed 'Junkie For Exhaustion'
Ahead of The Colbert Report's last episode, Fresh Air listens back to interviews with Colbert. "I didn't realize quite how liberal I was until I was asked to make passionate comedic choices," he said.
Tinsel Tales 3: NPR Christmas Stories
Lynn Neary hosts an hour-long collection of extraordinary Christmas stories that will transport you to unexpected places.
Sometimes You Can't Pick Just 10: Maureen Corrigan's Favorite Books Of 2014
This year, Fresh Air's book critic rejects the tyranny of the decimal system and picks 12 titles published in 2014 — all with characters, scenes and voices that linger long past the last page.
Playlist: Inspiring Stories You'll Want To Share
This playlist includes some blockbuster TED talks that have already inspired millions.
Angelina Jolie On Her Film's 'Unbroken' Hero: 'He Was Truly A Great Man'
Louis Zamperini was an Olympian before he enlisted in World War II and became a prisoner of war. Jolie says he told her to "make a film that reminds people that they have greatness inside themselves."