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'Huntsman' And 'Tale Of Tales' Put A Modern Spin On Classic Fairy Tales

1:32pm April 22, 2016

by David Edelstein

Critic David Edelstein reviews The Huntsman: Winter's War, a sequel to the 2012 movie, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Tale of Tales, an adaptation of a group of 17th century Italian folk stories.

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Flights Of Fancy: Exploring The Songs And Pathways Of 'The Living Bird'

1:31pm April 22, 2016

Wildlife photographer Gerrit Vyn and essayist Scott Weidensaul share bird calls and discuss some of the remarkable abilities of birds. Originally broadcast Oct. 20, 2015.

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Left to right: Melissa McCarthy in Ghostbusters, Chris Evans in Captain America: Civil War, Ellen DeGeneres in Finding Dory, Will Smith and Jai Courtney in Suicide Squad.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Our 2016 Summer Movie Preview

11:54am April 22, 2016

by Stephen Thompson

The panel discusses its most anticipated summer blockbusters and makes some bold predictions. And, as always, we take a look at What's Making Us Happy this week.

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Electric Currents And An 'Emotional Awakening' For One Man With Autism

11:27am April 22, 2016

Switched On author John Elder Robison says the emotional empathy he gained after receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation was intense. "It's like I lost a protective shield," he says.

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Manischewitz is closely associated with Jewish tradition, but it was once a huge crossover success. Sammy Davis Jr. was its spokesman in TV advertising. At one point, the typical drinker was described as an urban African-American man.

'Man, Oh Manischewitz': When The Jewish Wine Was Big With Gentiles, Too

11:05am April 22, 2016

by Jessica Leigh Hester

The wine associated with Jewish tradition was once a huge crossover success. At one point, the typical drinker was described as an urban African-American man.

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Why Do Conservatives Need Liberals — And Vice Versa?

9:20am April 22, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Social scientist Arthur Brooks explains how conservatives and liberals can cooperate to overcome gridlock and build a better economy.

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Diversity consultant Verna Myers says we need to start confronting our own biases.

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How Can We Have A More Candid Conversation About Race?

9:20am April 22, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Diversity advocate Vernā Myers makes a powerful case for acknowledging our subconscious biases and assumptions about others.

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Aspen Baker speaking at TED Women about how to be "pro-voice."

What's A Better Way To Talk About Abortion?

9:20am April 22, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

The strong emotions sparked by abortion leave little room for thoughtful debate. To cut through the tension, Aspen Baker says we should calmly tell and listen to stories about women who had abortions.

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On Prince And How The Loss Of Musical Legends Affects Our Brains

8:51am April 22, 2016

by Eddie Garcia

What does the passing of a beloved musician awaken in us? Why do these losses really punch us in the gut?

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Excavations of The Globe revealed a lot about Elizabethan and Jacobean theatergoers' snacking habits.

Snacking In Shakespeare's Time: What Theatregoers Ate At The Bard's Plays

11:31pm April 21, 2016

by Anne Bramley

There were no dress circle lounges nor mezzanine bars 400 years ago. Back then, audience snacked on cold nibbles and ready-made street food from vendors they passed on their way to the performance.