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George Clooney says the press has a duty to 'always question authority'
In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.
Singer/Songwriter Jhené Aiko Displays Her Ambition And Range On 'Trip'
by Ken Tucker
Aiko created some of the music on Trip as a response to losing her brother to cancer. Critic Ken Tucker says the album features sorrow and grief — as well as an attempt to escape from sadness.
NRA-Backed Gun Laws Have Found Success In State Legislatures Across The U.S
Journalist Mike Spies says the NRA's push to allow guns on college campuses, daycare centers and bars is part of an effort to "normalize gun carrying as much as possible in American public life."
'Afrobeats' Offers A Sensual Blend Of Electronics, Vocals And Rhythms
by Milo Miles
A new collection mashes-up Jamaican dancehall, soca, hip-hop and polyrhythms from Ghana and Nigeria. Critic Milo Miles says Afrobeats Hot Hits is a "seductive invitation to dance."
How An Epic Poem Helped Transform A Difficult Father-Son Relationship
Author David Mendelsohn says having his 81-year-old father in the college seminar he was teaching on Homer's Odyssey led to an unexpected bonding.
Larry David On His 'Curb' Persona: 'The Character Has Emboldened Me'
After years playing a version of himself on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, David has a distinct comic sensibility and a very recognizable voice and persona. Originally broadcast March 5, 2015.