On The DL
We're benched this final round, where every answer has the initials D.L. For example, if we asked, "Who hosted his final episode of 'Late Show' in May, 2015," the answer would be "David Letterman."
Arts
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Wonder Woman' And The Tony Awards
This week, we talk about the superhero smash Wonder Woman, and we talk about Dear Evan Hansen, Oslo and some of the other big winners from Sunday night's Tonys.
WATCH: What Makes Japan No. 1 In Toilet Technology
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode, Japanese toilets: so automated and comfortable, you might never want to leave the bathroom.
What Churchill And Orwell Had In Common: Both Could Say, 'My Side Is Wrong'
In his new book, journalist Tom Ricks explains how the conservative British politician and the leftist author of 1984 challenged their respective political parties.
Atop Ancient Ruins, A Rock Opera About Emperor Nero Leaves Some Romans Unimpressed
A new musical seeks to present a different side of the emperor, known best for fiddling while Rome burned. But some historians object to what they see as the commercialization of Roman heritage.
'Bachelor In Paradise' Suspends Filming After Sexual Assault Allegations
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with writer and television critic Andy Dehnart about the reality show Bachelor in Paradise, which has shut down production for this season due to accusations of sexual assault.
'Rough Night' Is Shamelessly Derivative — And Shamelessly Funny
This raunch-fest comedy about a wild (and lethal) bachelorette party stumbles out of the gate, but once Kate McKinnon's Aussie-for-no-particular-reason character shows up, so do the laughs.
A Head-To-Head Clash Of Political Wills — And Acting Styles — In Northern Ireland
The pleasures of this imagined conversation between two real-life Northern Ireland political enemies, set in the run-up to 2006 St. Andrews Agreement, are more political/philosophical than dramatic.
'Cars 3' Comes Roaring Back With A Swapped-Out (Story) Engine
A franchise many worried was running on fumes finds more fuel in the tank thanks to a new director, dazzling set-pieces and a fresh take on themes of aging and mentorship.
2 Families Cruise Toward Catastrophe In 'Do Not Become Alarmed'
Maile Meloy's novel centers on two families whose children go missing during an international vacation. Maureen Corrigan read it in two nights and says it's a "very smart work of literary fiction."