He's Just Woven The World's Finest Panama Hat. But Who Will Buy It?
We visit one of the last — and best — practitioners of this vanishing art. Like his predecessors, he lives in Ecuador, not Panama.
Arts
Life Through The Lens Of A Falling 'Fishbowl'
Bradley Somer's new novel follows (literally) Ian the goldfish, who's catching glimpses of life and love in the apartments he passes as his bowl plummets from a 27th-floor balcony.
Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' Legacy: Changing How Americans See Satire
Jon Stewart hosts his last episode of The Daily Show tonight, after 16 years as TV's satirist supreme. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says Stewart's barbs changed how people talk about politics and media.
A Hip-Hop Soundtrack For A Musical About Alexander Hamilton? Sure, Why Not?
The new musical about the U.S.'s Founding Fathers — set to a mostly hip-hop score — that everyone's been talking about for months and months finally opens officially on Broadway Thursday night.
Family Dysfunction Is Set To A Melancholic Beat In 'Ricki And The Flash'
In Ricki and the Flash, Meryl Streep plays a singer who left her husband and kids decades ago to pursue her rock 'n roll dream. Reviewer David Edelstein says Streep "tears up the screen" in the film.
Jon Stewart Makes A Laugh-Filled, Sentimental Exit From 'The Daily Show'
After 16 years as host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Jon Stewart presented his farewell program last night. TV critic David Bianculli says it was an entertaining finale from start to finish.
'Blood Will Out' Reveals Secrets Of A Murderous Master Manipulator
Author Walter Kirn thought he was befriending an eccentric Rockefeller, but his pal turned out to be an impostor wanted for murder. Originally broadcast March 10, 2014.
Drum Fill Friday, For Aug. 7
Our recurring puzzler for careful listeners, this week featuring a selection of fills handpicked by All Songs Considered co-host Robin Hilton. Hear the drum fill and match it to the song.
Why The Zambian Hip-Hopper 'B Flow' Changed His Tune
In his first two albums, the singer/rapper made music for lovers. Then came album No. 3: Voiceless Women.
