From One Author To Another, Letters Of Praise
Host Scott Simon reads some of the best fan mail to authors, written by authors.
Arts
Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back
Justin Timberlake rocketed to stardom as a teen heartthrob in the band 'N Sync. He has gone on to be a successful solo artist — and expanded his career into both comedic and dramatic roles on-screen. He discusses his long career in showbiz, his SNL digital shorts and his transition to film.
Nathan Englander: Stories Of Faith, Family And The Holocaust
In What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Nathan Englander writes about his own faith — and what it means to be Jewish — in stories that explore religious tension, Israeli-American relations and the Holocaust.
With Vengeance And Violence, 'Olympus Has Fallen' Flat
This macho action film starring Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman is a vigilante fantasy about terrorists and turncoats invading the United States. It's a popular genre, but critic David Edelstein says he's tired of the American addiction to these tropes.
Tina Fey, Movie Star? Not Quite Yet, She Says
The writer, actor and producer has a starring role in the new movie Admission. She speaks with Linda Wertheimer about comedy, being in control and — now that her long-running sitcom, 30 Rock, has ended — why she really means it when she says she's taking a pause to spend more time with her family.
Not Doing So 'Boffo,' 'Daily Variety' Drops Print Edition
Showbiz info is everywhere now, making it harder to sustain Hollywood's slang-filled must-read as a daily print publication. The magazine printed its last daily this week but will continue online and in a weekly edition. Cultural historian Neil Gabler explains why this shift is significant.
Nigeria's Outspoken Writer Chinua Achebe Dies At 82
Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, who played a critical role in establishing post-colonial African literature, has died. The author of Things Fall Apart was 82.
The Unbroken Circle Performs Benefit at St. Anne's Episcopal Church
The Unbroken Circle is Wake Forest University's multi-generational string band.
Greensboro Symphony: "Americans Abroad"
Our 2012-2013 local performance broadcast series continues Sunday, April 7th at 8:00 pm.