'Imagine Me Gone' Paints Mental Illness Through Five Fictional Voices
NPR's Scott Simon asks Adam Haslett about his latest novel. Haslett says he "needed that imaginary space to investigate" his family history of mental illness.
Arts
Stars Tell The Story Of This Fairy Tale-Inspired 'Queen'
Roshani Chokshi's smooth and assured debut draws on folk and fairy tales — Bluebeard, Persephone, Beauty and the Beast — for the story of a young girl whose ominous horoscope sends her on a journey.
Song Of My Self-Help: Follow Walt Whitman's 'Manly Health' Tips (Or Maybe Don't)
In 1858, the poet published a series of advice columns — titled "Manly Health and Training" — in which he recommends wearing a beard, taking a cold bath every morning and avoiding condiments.
'Never Crossing The Botox Rubicon': Amanda Peet Explores Aging In Hollywood
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with actress Amanda Peet about her Lenny Letter essay, "Never Crossing The Botox Rubicon," and how to navigate aging in the image-obsessed entertainment industry.
The Art Of MacGyvering For Sleep-Deprived Moms And Dads
New parents need all the help they can get. Author and mom of two Asha Dornfest has compiled a book of 134 handy hacks for parents. That roll of blue painter's tape? A "magical multitasker," she says.
West Wing Fans: 'C.J. Cregg' Returns To The White House Briefing Room
Actress Allison Janney, who played the White House press secretary in the NBC drama, made a surprise appearance during the daily press briefing to talk about opioid addiction.
A White House Meeting Brings Together 2 Lost Souls In 'Elvis & Nixon'
A new film imagines what happened when Elvis Presley met President Nixon on Dec. 21, 1970. Film critic David Edelstein says Elvis & Nixon "shows the crazy-making insulation of celebrity."
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Silicon Valley' And 'Bob's Burgers'
This week, the roundtable discusses the HBO comedy Silicon Valley and Stephen Thompson sits down with Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard.
Netflix And NOT Chill
This game is a play on the slang term "Netflix and Chill," but every answer ends with a word rhyming with "Chill."
50/50 Chance
The answer to every clue is either "more than 50," or "fewer than 50." That's all you need to know. May the odds be in your favor.