Ho Ho Ho
In this final round, every correct answer will start with a jolly "Ho!" sound. Which goalkeeper has won two Olympic medals with the U.S. women's soccer team? That would be Ho Ho Hope Solo!
Arts
Hanukkah Lights 2014
Join Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz for new original tales for the season from authors Theodore Bikel, Anne Burt and more.
A Different 'Annie,' But Still A Good Kid
The new adaptation of Annie, starring Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx, isn't the same Annie some of us knew in childhood. But on her own terms, she's still a charmer.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Top Five' And The Art Of The Mixtape
On this week's show: Chris Rock's Top Five, mix tapes and loved music, and what's making us happy this week.
5 Under-The-Radar Reads From Librarian Nancy Pearl
Pearl shares the books she loved this year that you might not have heard of. Her list includes a Hollywood satire, two thrillers, a young adult novel and a nonfiction book about World War I.
Playlist: What Music Means
Our favorite interviews about music from the TED Radio Hour.
Playlist: Writers On Writing
In this playlist, TED speakers explore the nature of creativity, the source of a good story, and the impact of the written word.
Violinist Marta Richardson Releases Concept Album Mystic Canticle
For years violinist and educator Marta Richardson longed to record her own CD, but full-time work, and family obligations forced her to put those dreams on hold.
Beware The Tippling Point, And Other Cocktail Party Tips
It's the season of holiday cocktail parties and Dan Pashman of the Sporkful podcast has tips for how to be a good guest and host. For instance, if you want to enjoy drinks and appetizers, buddy up.
Sarah Koenig On Serial: 'I Think Something Went Wrong With This Case'
Serial, the hugely popular (and sometimes controversial) podcast spun off from This American Life, wraps up its first season today. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Serial creator Sarah Koenig.