How Trump family business ventures stand to directly benefit the President
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the Trump family businesses, including their crypto company, are capitalizing on the President's position, and creating unprecedented conflicts of interest.
Yo-Yo Ma Presents Bach As A Wise And Spellbinding Storyteller In 'Six Evolutions'
Ma began learning Bach's famous cello suites when he was 4. Now in his 60s, Ma has released his third recording of the pieces. Critic Lloyd Schwartz says this latest iteration may be his favorite.
The 'Weaponization' Of Social Media — And Its Real-World Consequences
P.W. Singer and Emerson Brooking say social media has been manipulated to fuel popular uprisings and affect the course of military and political campaigns. Their new book is LikeWar.
New Collection Showcases Leonard Cohen Was 'Preoccupied With Brokenness'
Musician and writer Leonard Cohen died in 2016, leaving behind many unpublished poems and lyrics. His son Adam Cohen discusses The Flame, a collection of some of Leonard's final works.
Bradley Cooper And Lady Gaga Shine In A Winning Remake Of 'A Star is Born'
Critic David Edelstein says that despite the film's "mushy" story arc, it's hard to resist Cooper's remake of the classic film about an up-and-coming superstar.
From Injury To Recovery, A Ballet Dancer Fought To Retire On Her Own Terms
Restless Creature, now available on Netflix, chronicles Wendy Whelan's recovery from hip surgery and her final performance with the New York City Ballet. Originally broadcast July 10, 2017.
A Look Back At How Virtuoso Jimmy Blanton Changed The Bass Forever
On what would have been Blanton's 100 birthday, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead recounts the ways in which the bassist revolutionized his instrument during his brief time on the music scene.
Michael Lewis: Trump's Approach To Government Shows 'Neglect And Misunderstanding'
Lewis' new book, The Fifth Risk, examines three federal departments under Trump: energy, agriculture and commerce. He warns that half of the top 700 positions in the administration remain unfilled.