Photography, Misery And Beauty In 'The Salt Of The Earth'
NPR's Bob Mondello reviews The Salt Of The Earth, a documentary directed by Wim Wenders about Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado.
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Molly McGinn Sends "Postcards from the Swamp"
Last August, musician and writer Molly McGinn released Postcards from the Swamp, a six-song series.
Not My Job: Trombone Shorty Gets Quizzed On Obscure Musical Instruments
We're in New Orleans this week, so we've invited Troy Andrews — better known as Trombone Shorty — to answer three questions about instruments you've probably never heard of.
Church Of Scientology Calls New HBO Documentary 'Bigoted'
The filmmaker of Going Clear, which is critical of the church, says the documentary treats the dangers of "blind faith." Scientology officials have hit back with their own public relations effort.
Do You Believe In Ghosts? You Might After Reading This Book
Sante Fe's most famous ghost is Hannah Nordhaus' great-great-grandmother. Her new book, American Ghost, is mix of memoir, cultural history, genealogical detective story and paranormal investigation.
Small Batch Edition: Talking 'X-Files' With Kumail Nanjiani
On today's Small Batch Edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, we talk to comedian, actor and podcaster Kumail Nanjiani about the return of The X-Files — a TV show about which he has a podcast.
Silly, Saucy, Scary: Photos Show The Many Faces Of Ugly Fruit
Wonky produce can take on absurdly entertaining shapes. But one food activist says learning to love these crazy contours is key to stopping mounds of food waste.
'Justified' Creator Aims To Stay True To The Late Writer Elmore Leonard
The FX series, now in its final season, is based on Leonard's novella Fire in the Hole. Showrunner Graham Yost says, "I look at this show as Elmore Leonard's show, and we're all in service of him."
It's All Swedish To Me
In this game we honor the best cook in television history: The Swedish Chef from The Muppets. All the answers must be repeated three times in his signature accent and will rhyme with "bork-bork-bork!"