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Beautifully acted 'Shardlake' brings 500-year-old Tudor intrigue into the present day
by John Powers
A London barrister in Henry VIII's England finds himself investigating a murder in a monastery. Hulu's new four-part series, based on C.J. Sansom's 2003 novel, feels strikingly contemporary.
'Into The Hands Of The Soldiers' Explores How The U.S. Contributed To Chaos In Egypt
by Terry Gross
New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick says the Obama White House watched Arab democracy fall, and now the Trump administration is embracing Egypt's autocratic president.
'Hive Mind' Mixes Funk, Disco And Neo-Soul, Courtesy Of The Internet
by Ken Tucker
The quintet known as The Internet emerged from the Los Angeles music collective Odd Future. Ken Tucker says their fourth album offers "music for modern lovers who are too smart to settle for less."
How Can America Reduce Mass Incarceration?
by Terry Gross
Julian Adler, co-author of Start Here, and Judge Victoria Pratt discuss alternatives to jail, including community service, social services and even personal essays.
'Fresh Air' Marks The Return Of 'Better Call Saul' By Dipping Into The Archives
With the Breaking Bad spinoff about to begin its fourth season, Fresh Air presents archival interviews with star Bob Odenkirk, co-creator Peter Gould and actors Giancarlo Esposito and Jonathan Banks.
New Season Of 'Better Call Saul' Brings Spinoff One Step Closer To 'Breaking Bad'
by David Bianculli
Better Call Saul acts as both a sequel and a prequel to AMC's series about the crystal meth trade. Critic David Bianculli says the show remains "as delightful as ever" in its fourth season.
In The Wake Of Charlottesville, Journalist Begins 'Documenting Hate' In America
by Dave Davies
A.C. Thompson warns that white power groups in the U.S. increasingly view themselves as paramilitary organizations. His reporting is featured in a new FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigation.
Documentary Reveals The 'Secret History' Of Hollywood Pimp Scotty Bowers
by David Edelstein
A veteran of World War II, Bowers bought a gas station on Hollywood Boulevard in 1946 and began arranging trysts for stars. A new documentary that's "as sympathetic as it is lurid" tells his story.
'The Incendiaries' Is An Angsty Back-To-School Novel About Believing In God
by Maureen Corrigan
Tony Shalhoub On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Questioning His Worth As An Actor
by Dave Davies
The former Monk star recently won a Tony for his role in The Band's Visit and is up for an Emmy for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Despite his success, he still feels like each role could be his last.