Sci-Fi Christmas & Regina Spektor
We offer a sci-fi tale with a holiday twist: Kurt Andersen’s story about an observant visitor who’s been here for a very long time. A member of R.E.M. remembers recording its groundbreaking song, “Radio Free Europe.” And we get lessons in painting with bacteria from an artist and scientist team.
Invest in independent global news
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!