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How Trump family business ventures stand to directly benefit the President
by Terry Gross
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.
Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' Delivers A Timely And Feminist Message
by David Bianculli
A new 10-part adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 1986 novel stars Elisabeth Moss as a woman living in a totalitarian state. Critic David Bianculli says the miniseries depicts a bleak and haunting future.
'Veep' Executive Producer On Making A Show About The 'Craven Desire For Power'
The HBO series is now in its sixth season. Producer Frank Rich also writes a column for New York magazine about the intersection of politics and popular culture.
Celebrating The Centennial Of Jazz Legend Ella Fitzgerald
by Kevin Whitehead
Fitzgerald, who died in 1996, had her first hits with Chick Webb's big band before going out on her own in the 1940s. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Fitzgerald at her best is as good as it gets.
For Baseball's Rick Ankiel, Losing His Pitching Ability Led To An Unusual Comeback
Ankiel entered the major leagues in 1999 as a gifted pitcher, but one day suddenly lost that gift. He talks about his pitching demons, his troubled childhood and his way back to baseball.
'Girls & Sex' And The Importance Of Talking To Young Women About Pleasure
Author Peggy Orenstein says that when it comes to adolescent sexuality, the subject of girls' pleasure is often left unspoken. Originally broadcast March 29, 2016.
'Quiet Passion' Captures The Wit And Vulnerability Of Poet Emily Dickinson
by Justin Chang
British filmmaker Terence Davies turns his attention to the gifted New England poet in his new movie. Critic Justin Chang calls the film a "sharp, sensitive portrait" of a woman ahead of her time.