The Nuyorican Poets Café, A Cauldron for Poetry And Politics
It embodies the belief that anyone can take the stage and interpret one of the most accessible art forms and "reveal poetry as a living art."
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Adam Galinsky: What Drives Us To Speak Up?
Social psychologist Adam Galinsky studies why it's so daunting to speak up — and what can help. He says the most powerful factor that compels us to take that risk is "moral conviction."
A Body-Switching Teen Romance Anime Disaster Flick With 'Your Name.' On It
Your Name. was the most popular film in the world for the first two months of 2017. Now, the deeply resonant body-switching anime comes to the U.S.
Genre-Bending 'Colossal' Mixes Monster Metaphor With Romantic Comedy
Anne Hathaway plays a woman mysteriously linked to a monster in South Korea in her latest film. Critic David Edelstein says Colossal shows that "even the dumbest genres can be used to profound ends."
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'S-Town' and 'Chewing Gum'
On this week's show, we delve into the latest hit podcast, S-Town, and we breeze through the delightful sitcom Chewing Gum, imported from the UK and available on Netflix.
Esra'a: Would You Speak Up ... Even If It's Dangerous?
Esra'a is an activist who lives in Bahrain and identifies as queer — which puts her at great risk. Despite that, she's speaking out to build community and empathy within the LGBTQ community.
James Hansen: What Makes A Scientist Take A Stand?
When James Hansen spoke up about climate change in the 1980s, he risked the loss of his job and reputation. But, he says, it was worth it — because he could not be silent about something so important.
Clint Smith: What Do We Risk If We Don't Speak Up?
Clint Smith is a poet and doctoral candidate at Harvard. As a high school English teacher, he taught his students the dangers of staying quiet and the importance of finding their voice.
Dalia Mogahed: How Does Speaking Up Change Minds?
After 9/11, Dalia Mogahed saw an increase in negative perceptions of Muslims in the media, so she made it her job to speak up for her faith and fight prejudice with better understanding.
The Sci-Fi Strangeness (And Canadian Sensuality) Of Cartoonist Michael DeForge
DeForge's new book Sticks Angelica, Folk Hero grew out of a collection of Tumblr strips. It follows a woman who flees into the Canadian forest to escape a family scandal and make a new life.