How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch.
Loneliness is a modern, cross generational plague. And some people, are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy.
Arts
A biologist explains what humanity could learn from natural ecosystems
In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.
Attacked and locked out by her boyfriend, a woman was welcomed into a family's home
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. A man invited her to join his family for their Hanukkah dinner.
Tubameister Christmas has charmed Texans and tourists for 45 years
In San Antonio, Texas, the TubaMeister Christmas invites tuba players to perform outdoors as part of the city's River Walk in one of the city's oddest, funniest holiday events.
Hungry, cold and alone, a woman's life changed from a kind stranger's invitation
Many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. Terrified, she left their condo, sat down on the curb, and began to cry. Then, a kind stranger invited her to Hanukkah.
Forget what you think you know about fruitcake
Americans making fun of fruitcake is a holiday tradition. But a Canadian pastry chef and master food preserver would like us to reconsider our assumptions. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 23, 2024.)
A 'Morning Edition' tradition: David Sedaris' 'Santaland Diaries'
Writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his holiday essay: "The Santaland Diaries."
Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82
A recipient of a Grammys Trustee Award in 2015, Richard Perry died at a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. Perry was a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds.
'Babygirl' writer-director talks about making an erotic thriller from the female gaze
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Halina Rejn, writer and director of the new movie Babygirl, about making an erotic thriller from the female gaze -- and whether that's really possible.
NPR's Books We Love: Books you probably haven't heard of
NPR's Books We Love is a roundup of our staff's favorite reads this year. Today we look at some of our favorite, more obscure, lesser-known picks from this year's Books We Love.