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Why are so many government officials concerned about TikTok?
Congress and President Biden say TikTok must shed its financial ties to China or face a ban in the U.S. But Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell says selling the company is complicated.
'Finding Dory' Makes A Big Splash, With Slapstick Humor And Witty Dialog
by David Edelstein
Ellen DeGeneres gives voice to a memory-challenged fish in search of her parents in Pixar's follow-up to its 2003 hit Finding Nemo. Critic David Edelstein says Finding Dory is full of laughs.
'The Witness' Exposes The Myths, Misconceptions Of Kitty Genovese's Murder
by John Powers
A new documentary revisits Genovese's 1964 murder and the 38 bystanders who allegedly did nothing to stop it. Critic John Powers says the film is "a useful moral corrective" to the popular narrative.
Former Restaurant Worker Serves Up Industry-Inspired Fiction In 'Sweetbitter'
Stephanie Danler drew on her own experiences to write her novel about a young woman working at an upscale restaurant in New York. "It's so physically punishing," she says of her work as a server.
Margaret Glaspy Draws On 'Emotions And Math' For Her Debut Album
by Ken Tucker
Singer-songwriter Glaspy plays a variety of instruments, but concentrates mainly on guitar on her new album. Critic Ken Tucker says Emotions and Math blends complexity with "deceptive directness."
Understanding Congressional Gerrymandering: 'It's Moneyball Applied To Politics'
Ratf**ked author David Daley says that Republicans targeted key state legislative races in 2010 in an effort to control state houses, and, eventually, Congressional redistricting.
Jazz Drummer Matt Wilson's 'Big Happy Family' Is Heartfelt And Harmonious
by Kevin Whitehead
Wilson, who has been leading bands for 20 years, rounds up many of those players on his new tribute album. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Big Happy Family is full of humor and heart.
Tracing Muhammad Ali's Rise To 'King Of The World'
Fresh Air remembers the boxing legend who dies last week with this archival interview with David Remnick, author of the Ali biography, of King of the World. Originally broadcast in 1998.