How Do We Read Books Embedded With Racism?
We received a lot of criticism for a story on reading racist and difficult material to your children, and it's clear it's a topic you'd like us to revisit.
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Not My Job: We Ask 'Madoff' Star Richard Dreyfuss About Fonzie Schemes
Since Dreyfuss will be portraying the financier behind a $65 billion Ponzi scheme, we'll see how much he knows about Arthur Fonzarelli on Happy Days.
Diane Rehm Finds New Life In The Profound Challenge Of Being Alone
For decades, she's hosted her own talk show — but one of her toughest struggles came with the pain of her husband's death. She tells NPR's Scott Simon how it inspired her fight for assisted suicide.
Alexander Chee's Voice Shines Through In 'Queen Of The Night'
The long-awaited novel follows a famous opera singer on her journey of constant reinvention. Despite the 19th century France setting, Chee admits there are autobiographical elements.
Art Forgery Trial Asks: Were Dealers Duped, Or Did They Turn A Blind Eye?
In 2011, New York City's oldest gallery was accused of selling paintings it now admits were forgeries. Plaintiffs say the gallery overlooked glaring problems with the paintings' backstories.
'Downton Abbey' Composer Explains Theme Choices
For six seasons, the elegant, orchestral tone of the beloved TV series has been set by Scottish composer John Lunn, who has won two Primetime Emmys for the show's music.
In 'City Of Blades,' The Gods Are Dead. So What Happens Next?
Robert Jackson Bennett makes a bold move in this second volume of his Divine Cities series — he abandons (mostly) the fan favorites from volume 1, and picks up years later in a different city.
Revisiting The Craft And Vision Of 'Graduate' Director Mike Nichols
The late director is the subject of a new PBS American Masters documentary. Another documentary about Nichols will be shown on HBO next month. Nichols spoke to Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2001.
We Sampled The Gastronomic Frontier Of Virtual Reality
Project Nourished uses a variety of tricks to fool the mind into thinking it's eating. The goal: to let us consume our favorite tastes without unwanted extras — like food allergens or just calories.
In 'Hail, Caesar!' Josh Brolin Explores The Debauchery Of Old Hollywood
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Josh Brolin about his role as a conflicted studio fixer in the new Coen brothers comedy Hail, Caesar! Brolin jokes about how the old Hollywood compares to the new.