The Gender Wage Gap In The Arts
New social science research shows that women in the arts earn significantly less than men across the board.
Arts
Art That Transformed A Miami Neighborhood Now Making Its Schools Cool
The principal of a Miami middle school that artists adorned with murals two years ago says the art has led to better attendance and enrollment. This year, it's an elementary school's turn for murals.
Looking For The Best Books Of 2016? NPR's Concierge Is Here To Help
NPR's annual, sortable book guide is here. And to mark the occasion, correspondent Lynn Neary talks about the year in fiction and shares a couple of her favorite new titles.
Are You Of Two Minds? Michael Lewis' New Book Explores How We Make Decisions
The Undoing Project tells the story of two Israeli psychologists who made some surprising discoveries about the way people think. According to the Moneyball author, it's all about framing.
'Monkey See' Highlights Small Bright Spots In Pop Culture This Year
Once a day until December 25th, NPR's "Monkey See" blog is highlighting a small, good thing that happened in pop culture this year.
A Case For Why TV Execs Should Face Critics
Press tours with networks and cable companies give TV critics an opportunity to have Q&A sessions with top executives. In January, many executives will skip a big one in LA, and that concerns critics.
'It's (Sexy) Asian Men!' Hallelujah!
The new short web film "It's Asian Men!" aims to tackle a big issue: Why Asian-American men are rarely cast on TV or in movies as the romantic or sexy lead. No Long Duk Dong here.
'Today Will Be Different' Tackles Parenting Fatigue And Middle-Aged Marriage
Maria Semple's new comic novel is about a stressed-out wife and mother who starts every day with a mantra. She tells Fresh Air's Sam Briger that the book was inspired by her own experiences as a mom.
NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2016's Great Reads
The Book Concierge is back and bigger than ever! Explore more than 300 standout titles picked by NPR staff and critics.
11 Transgender Americans Share Their Stories In HBO's 'The Trans List'
Nicole Maines and Kylar Broadus are both featured in the new HBO documentary. "We all come out publicly," Broadus says. "There is no hidden way to come out as a trans person."