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New advertisements from Target depict Santa Claus as fit and ruggedly handsome. We explore the many faces of Santa Claus with Christmas historian Bruce Forbes.

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport and YouTube. Rick begins in Reykjavík, with endearing sights and thermal pools, plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges, geysers, and waterfalls. After fording rivers in a desolate valley and spotting puffins on volcano-shaped islands, we drive the 800-mile Ring Road — connecting glaciers, fjords, geothermal hotspots, sod-roofed settlements, and majestic Icelandic nature.

This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided the country is politically, and that any shift to the right is marginal.

Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

This is Elton! Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as featured in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour. Chosen by the man himself, Rus’ performance pilots a night of greatest hits, gorgeous costumes and fierce piano playing. Currently featured on E!’s ‘Clash of the Cover Bands’, Rus’ portrayal of Elton has been described as “Amazing” by Jimmy Fallon and “Phenomenal” by Queen’s Adam Lambert. The Rocket Man Show – Starring Rus Anderson is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0060EA6E9A129F?brand=balboatheatre Rus Anderson on Instagram and Facebook

Step into the spotlight with Sharon Owens, whose journey from impersonating Barbra Streisand to becoming a headlining sensation is nothing short of extraordinary. As a tribute artist for Legends in Concert, Sharon’s striking resemblance and mesmerizing voice captivated audiences, leading her to star in her own acclaimed show Barbra and Frank: The Concert that Never Was. Now, Sharon Owens invites you to join her for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and magic in MEMORIES: An Evening with Barbra. From the moment the lights dim to the final encore, prepare to be transported by Sharon’s uncanny portrayal of the legendary Barbra Streisand. This is a night you won’t want to miss, where memories are made and dreams come alive. Visit: https://concerts.livenation.com/.../event/0B006075E25C278D?fbclid=IwAR0WxTF7_7A0xN0ohHVB5Q7G8nIloGorkwWosZNTTlFNjtC9cwt5eMTLh2Q_aem_ATa9eXS6MfCrXsM0uSzhIQRaecDMvAmU7U_u-B5eO51DjKW6CV61Y7kA9ZzGaxWO9m8v6RkVY2n8scdkS2R8lwu3 Sharon Owens on Instagram and Facebook

The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.

Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society helped overturn abortion rights. He spoke to Morning Edition about the Teneo Network's plan to disrupt Hollywood and other perceived centers of liberal thinking.

Tips from a top chef to beat holiday cooking stress