What even IS art? The quiz doesn't know — but do you?

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published February 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

From left: AI art, a movie star, an embattled mayor.

This week, we touched on some of our very favorite topics: animals in human places, AI-generated content, heroic dogs, child actors, the papacy and more. Enjoy!

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