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Lizzo named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year

Lizzo named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year

Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts" and “Good As Hell."
by The Associated Press

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Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon

Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many retailers, including the country's 2,500 independent bookstores, which, despite Amazon's growing dominance, are flourishing.
by Dan Kraker

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'Switched On Pop' podcast turns accessible music analysis into a new book

'Switched On Pop' podcast turns accessible music analysis into a new book

The popular podcast examines the craft of pop music with an accessible academic lens. Now, the hosts have authored a book that covers episodes on Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and Drake.
by Ari Shapiro and Dave Blanchard

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How to make new habits stick in 2020

How to make new habits stick in 2020

At their core, New Year’s resolutions are about building better habits, and author Gretchen Rubin has mastered the art of making them stick. She shared her tips Thursday.
by Chris Farrell and Marcheta Fornoff

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Your stories: Recognizing acts of kindness

Your stories: Recognizing acts of kindness

We asked MPR listeners to tell us about an act of kindness they experienced this year.
by Emily Bright

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'Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares'

'Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares'

Immigrants come to the United States filled with hope. But as NPR contributor Aarti Shahani shares in her new memoir, the American dream can quickly become the American nightmare.
by Chris Farrell and Kelly Gordon

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Holiday movies that stand the test of time

A new crop of Christmas movies are made each year, but only a few become beloved classics that people look forward to re-watching around the holidays. Stephanie Curtis, the movie maven, joins Angela Davis to discuss her favorite Christmas movies and why they stand the test of time.
by Jim Bickal, Stephanie Curtis and Angela Davis

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