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883 episodes transcribedThe holiday season is well underway, and with it, a fresh batch of worries over the latest COVID-19 variant, omicron. For those planning end-of-year c...
Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uw...
People are late for lots of reasons — being overly optimistic, not accurately gauging how much time it takes to actually get somewhere, even being afr...
As we inch toward the holidays, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith shares how she's processing grief, a subject at the center of much of her w...
What does it mean to be a kinder, more caring neighbor? From Daniel Tiger's world of make-believe to Winnipeg, here's how to plug into your community,...
Freezing your eggs can open doors for your fertility. It's also emotional, time-consuming and expensive. Here are some things to think about before yo...
When someone comes to you for advice, where do you start? This episode explores how to give good advice to the people you care about. Hint: It's not a...
Having good conversations is an art form. To help you out at end-of-year gatherings, NPR's Sam Sanders tapped longtime radio host and podcaster Celest...
Just in time for Thanksgiving, self-taught baker Lauren Ko shares her tips for making tastier — and more beautiful — pies.Learn more about sponsor mes...
Making a family recipe for the first time can be daunting. Will it turn out just like you remembered? For those cooking for the holidays, podcaster No...
Learning stories about our loved ones helps us understand their lives and make sense of our own story. Here are five tips to guide you as you document...
Beloved books editor Petra Mayer believed that all you have to do to be a 'real writer' is to write. We're re-running this episode in honor of Petra w...
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family. New York Times food writer Eric Kim shares easy recipes for salt-and-pepper roast turkey bre...
Writer Suleika Jaouad has made a career out of covering folks living in the 'in between' spaces — starting with herself. Diagnosed with leukemia at 22...
Most students who want to transfer colleges don't. The process can be complicated and confusing and differ from state to state and institution to inst...
Getting enough sleep helps you focus, retain information and helps to fortify your immune system. For parents and caretakers struggling to get their l...
Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early or you'd like to...
What should you do when there's a flash flood warning? In this episode, we'll walk you through why we're seeing an increase in flood events, what you...
Whether you're paying down credit cards or saving for daily necessities, the best place to start is with a budget. Some simple tools can help. (This e...
Ahead of the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow this weekend, we're sharing this episode from our friends at It's Been A Minute with Sam Sanders.In this ep...
