Arts

'Just Another Version Of You' Celebrates Norman Lear's TV Legacy

4:32pm July 11, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to legendary television producer Norman Lear about some insights into his character featured in a new documentary about his life called Just Another Version of You.

Cover detail of The Transmigration of Bodies, by Yuri Herrera

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2 Brilliantly Written Novels From Mexico Head Up A Wave Of Literary Talent

2:10pm July 11, 2016

by John Powers

Critic John Powers says there's a boom in good fiction emerging from Mexico. He recommends Among Strange Victims, by Daniel Saldaña París, and The Transmigration of Bodies, by Yuri Herrera.

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Flavor really does depend on how you slice it, experts tell us — though the reasons why are complicated.

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Slice, Dice, Chop Or Julienne: Does The Cut Change The Flavor?

10:41am July 11, 2016

by Carolyn Beans

When it comes to produce, the answer is yes, experts tell us. But the reasons are complicated — and sometimes mysterious even to restaurant critics, chefs and food scientists.

Black Lives Matter Activists Take It Off The Street And Into The Museum

5:18pm July 10, 2016

by Neda Ulaby

A postcard from the Underground Museum in Los Angeles, featuring reactions to the week's events from several founders of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Reflecting On Police Shootings, Author Kwame Alexander Focuses On Next Generation

9:13am July 10, 2016

Children's author Kwame Alexander discusses last week's killing of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, in addition to the shootings of the Dallas police officers.

Former Evangelical Pastor Rethinks His Approach To Courtship

9:13am July 10, 2016

Josh Harris, a former evangelical pastor, wrote an influential book on Christian courtship. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with him about the criticism he's gotten from people who grew up reading his book.

Arts

'The Night Of': HBO Series On Criminal Justice Arrives At A Fitting Time

9:13am July 10, 2016

by Eric Deggans

HBO's new drama miniseries, "The Night Of," premieres tonight. It's about a young man tried for a murder he didn't commit. It's a dark and detailed look into the criminal justice system.

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Empathy Qualifies 'Ask Polly' Columnist To Tell Advice-Seekers 'How To Be A Person In The World'

9:13am July 10, 2016

It's not easy to be a person, but Heather Havrilesky of the "Ask Polly" column has some advice. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Havrilesky's about her new book, How to Be a Person in the World.

Oklahoma City Unveils Exclusive North American Matisse Exhibition

8:52am July 10, 2016

by Kate C. Greer

A collection of 100 works of art by Henri Matisse and his contemporaries is now on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. It's the only North American venue for the exhibition.

You Are Having A Good Time By Amie Barrodale

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Is 'You Are Having A Good Time' Beautiful Or Grotesque? Yes

7:00am July 10, 2016

by Carmen Maria Machado

Amie Barrodale's debut collection is packed with ill-advised relationships and broken, mean characters in ugly, funny scenarios; these stories live at the intersection of discomfort and pleasure.