Changing Colors In Comics
Gene Demby and guest host Glen Weldon (our play cousin from Pop Culture Happy Hour) explore how comics are used as spaces for mapping race and identity.
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President Trump: Syrian Attack 'Crossed A Lot Of Lines For Me'
The president's comments signal a possible shift in his approach toward Syrian President Bashar Assad after a suspected chemical attack in the country killed dozens including 20 children.
What Should We Make Of The 'Tweetstorm' or 'Thread,' Or Whatever You Call It?
They're all over Twitter: Strings of tweets about politics or Russian plots or long thoughts. Maybe they're a new way to tell stories, but they say just as much about us as they do about the platform.
The Race To Fish Slows Down. Why That's Good For Fish, Fishermen And Diners
Catch shares allot fishermen a portion of the catch in advance, in hopes of keeping them from racing each other to sea, sometimes in risky climes. They're controversial. They also work, a study finds.
Judges Take Up Big Soda's Suit To Abolish Philadelphia's Sugar Tax
An appeals court hears arguments Wednesday on the future of Philly's landmark tax on sweetened drinks. The money is funding preschool for low-income kids, but the soda industry says it's losing jobs.
Should Viewers Of Facebook Live Gang Rape Face Charges?
Authorities say that about 40 people may have watched the rapes of a 15-year-old girl that were streamed on the social media platform — and that none of them reported the crimes.
Do You Zone Out? Procrastinate? Might Be Adult ADHD
Six questions like "How often do you procrastinate?" can help doctors identify adults with ADHD, researchers say. They estimate that the disorder impairs daily functions for about 8 percent of adults.
Joe Arpaio's Infamous Tent City Jail In Maricopa County Will Shut Down
The former Maricopa County sheriff routinely pointed to the notorious outdoor facility as a symbol of his "tough on crime" stance. The new sheriff says it is costly and not a deterrent.
As Scandals Crest, Fox News Once More Under Siege
Advertisers are beginning to pull their commercials from Fox News star Bill O'Reilly's flagship broadcast as allegations of sexual harassment continue to grow.
Krispy Kreme Owner To Buy Panera Bread In $7.5 Billion Deal
If the transaction is finalized in the third quarter of 2017 as planned, Panera would be privately held.