Hasan Minhaj Of 'Daily Show' On Prom, Indian Dads And White Folks At Desi Weddings
Homecoming King is the comedian's absorbing tale about the first-generation American experience and the NBA (New Brown America).
Arts
Epic 'City On Fire' Burns Almost Too Brightly
Garth Risk Hallberg's massive debut novel is a headlong rush through New York in the 1970s; critic Jason Sheehan says Hallberg writes "like he's not sure anyone will ever give him a second chance."
Early On, Comedian John Cleese Says, He Had Good Timing But Little Else
The co-founder of the Monty Python troupe admits he wasn't "naturally gifted" at physical comedy, and learned a lot by imitation. His new memoir, So, Anyway..., covers his boyhood and early career.
Danny Meyer To Banish Tipping And Raise Prices At His N.Y. Restaurants
Meyer says "something fascinating and completely unfair" plagues the restaurant industry: Waiters' incomes have risen far faster than other staff. To balance salaries out, he'll charge more for food.
The History Of Our Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Leftovers
Stretching a meal over several days was once a necessity. And in the 1940s, leftovers were a culinary art. Historian Helen Zoe Veit dishes on America's complicated relationship with leftovers.
Marlon James Becomes First Jamaican To Win Man Booker Prize
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to James, whose novel, A Brief History Of Seven Killings, won the Man Booker Prize Tuesday. The novel is an epic reimagining of the assassination attempt on Bob Marley.
As One Of 'The Leftovers,' Actor Justin Theroux Explores Loss And Spirituality
In the HBO series, Theroux is a man trying to make sense of the disappearance of 2 percent of the world's population. He describes Season 2 as moving into "spiritual territory."
Actor Randall Park Says 'Fresh Off The Boat' Is Comedy Without The Cliché
The Asian-American actor is determined to "do good by the community" in his work. He says the ABC comedy steers clear of "easy" and "tired" racist jokes.
Riding Rings Around Iran's Censors In 'Jafar Panahi's Taxi'
An Iranian director banned from making films skirts the rules again in Jafar Panahi's Taxi.
Book Review: 'The News,' By Tess Taylor
Critic Tess Taylor reviews journalist Jeffrey Brown's poetry collection, The News.