An updated version of the play 'Roe' shows in states with abortion bans
The play Roe, based on the Supreme Court case, was recently performed in Louisiana, where abortion is now severely restricted.
Arts
How comic Leslie Jones went from funniest person on campus to 'SNL' star
Jones says performing stand-up for the first time as a freshman in college felt like putting on a shirt that fit perfectly. Her memoir is Leslie F*cking Jones. Originally broadcast Sept. 21, 2023.
Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' fully captures Bernstein's charisma and complexity
Cooper plays the legendary composer and Carey Mulligan is his wife, Felicia Montealegre, in a new drama that exquisitely renders Bernstein's musical brilliance and human flaws.
How making jewelry got me out of my creative rut
In the peak of the pandemic, unemployed with lots of free time, I took a chance and tinkered with making clay creations. I felt a sense of immense pride — coupled with the nagging desire to do better.
Why are sales so hard to resist? Let's unravel this Black Friday mystery
The human brain has to really fight the lure of a discount. Companies know this and use many tricks to push our buttons. But there's a way to outsmart them.
Bumbleberry pie: The story behind the legendary improvised dessert
A busload of hungry tourists and a restaurant kitchen with a near-empty pantry: What could have been a disaster turned into an improvised recipe that's been pleasing crowds for nearly six decades.
The history of Taiwan's turkey dish
Turkey isn't a Thanksgiving dish on Taiwan: it's a common topping over rice. Turkey became big in Taiwan, which has a lot to do with the U.S.
Old magic society reveals some magicians' secrets to conjure new recruits
It is said that magicians never reveal their tricks. Now a secret society is exposing what's hidden up their sleeves in an attempt to draw in new members.
A Thanksgiving guest's guide to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Don't be the only one at the table who's behind on the season's hottest romance plot.
This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost
A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost.