Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boris Kachka about the dynamics of Broadway today. Kachka has a look behind the curtain in his piece for Vulture, headlined "We've Hit Peak Theater."
Week In Politics: Wisconsin Primary, Abortion Politics
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the latest in the Republican and Democratic presidential primary races.
One Year On, Seattle Explores Impact Of $15 Minimum Wage Law
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Washington Professor Jacob Vigdor about the state of the minimum wage in Seattle, as California and New York move to lift their minimum wages to $15.
March Jobs Report Highlights Rise In Non-Traditional Employment
A rapidly growing number of people in the U.S. work in non-traditional jobs. Uber represents one segment of these people, but a much larger share are temporary employees, freelancers, and contractors who work as janitors, cafeteria workers, payroll officers and more. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Princeton economist Alan Krueger about his research into alternative work arrangements.
ISIS Attracts Ex-Cons, Creating A New Brand Of Jihadist
Many criminals are radicalized in prison and seem particularly receptive to the Islamic State message. It's leading to a new type of jihadist — part gangster, part terrorist.
Syrians Take Drastic Measures To Hide Antiquities Amid ISIS Takeover
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Maeva Bambuck of the Associated Press about the heroic measures taken by Syrians to hide antiquities as ISIS bores down on archaeological sites.
Renowned Iraqi-British Architect Zaha Hadid Dies At 65
Architect Zaha Hadid died on Thursday at age 65. She was the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor.
'Rush Hour' On CBS Reimagines Classic Buddy Action Films
On Thursday night, CBS premieres Rush Hour, a reimagining of the buddy action flicks. Not much has changed as the show relies on stereotypes of the old film franchise.
Despite Low Unemployment, Veterans Struggle To Find Meaningful Jobs
Unemployment for recent veterans has hit a historic low, but it's not clear how many veterans are able to use their military experience to get meaningful employment.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Wage Discrimination Complaint
Five members of the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation, alleging wage discrimination.
Georgia Is Not Alone In Scuffle Over 'Religious Liberty' Bills
The governor of Georgia has vetoed a so-called "religious liberty bill" after vocal opposition. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Center at the Newseum, about how widespread these laws are in the U.S.
