Peter Schjeldahl On 'The Art Of Dying'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl about his latest piece, "The Art of Dying." Schjeldahl has lung cancer.
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Why Author J.K. Rowling Is Facing Backlash From LGBTQ Activists
Author J.K. Rowling, known best for the Harry Potter series, is facing criticism over her support for a researcher who says there's no such thing as a transgender person.
Comedian Margaret Cho: 'I Invented The Cancellation'
Loud and unapologetic, and a trailblazer on race and sexuality, the stand-up comic discussed "cancel culture," Asian American comedy and her short-lived sitcom All-American Girl.
'Little Women' Again? Greta Gerwig's Adaptation Is Both Faithful And Radical
Gerwig gives us the warm, homespun pleasures of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, but she also holds the well-worn text up to the light to consider some of its flaws and compromises.
'In Hoffa's Shadow' Uncovers An Author's Family Ties To A Mafia Mystery
Jack Goldsmith's memoir centers on his investigation into his stepfather's involvement in the 1975 disappearance of the mob-connected labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. Originally published Oct. 1, 2019.
The Final Round
Ask Me Another's 2019 Tournament of Champions ends with the debut of a completely new game. In this final round format, the two remaining champions must use smarts and strategy to win.
Kal Penn: Aspiring Vegan
Actor Kal Penn talks about creating the TV comedy Sunnyside and the importance of representation on screen. Then he plays a game about plants in space.
Dan Soder: Only Child Syndrome
Comedian Dan Soder talks about his HBO special, Son Of A Gary. Then, the WWE fan enters the ring to figuratively body-slam actor Kal Penn in a quiz about the history of wrestling.
Something On The Something
Inspired by the holiday tradition, Elf on the Shelf, two returning champions play a rhyming word game where something is always on something.
Stand Up First Ladies
In this audio game, two returning champions guess which sassy first lady they're hearing.