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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.
Legislating Desire: An Author's Take On 'Bad Laws And Good Sex'
American sex laws have not always kept pace with society's changing standards. In The Boundaries of Desire, Eric Berkowitz explores how the legal system has addressed sex in the last century.
Trombonist Ku-umba Frank Lacy Brings 'Earnest Intensity' To 'Mingus Sings'
by Kevin Whitehead
Ku-umba Frank Lacy provides vocals on the new record by the Mingus Big Band. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says the album, which is dedicated to the late Charles Mingus, is "worthy of the Mingus brand."
'Blood Will Out' Reveals Secrets Of A Murderous Master Manipulator
Author Walter Kirn thought he was befriending an eccentric Rockefeller, but his pal turned out to be an impostor wanted for murder. Originally broadcast March 10, 2014.
Jon Stewart Makes A Laugh-Filled, Sentimental Exit From 'The Daily Show'
by David Bianculli
After 16 years as host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Jon Stewart presented his farewell program last night. TV critic David Bianculli says it was an entertaining finale from start to finish.
Family Dysfunction Is Set To A Melancholic Beat In 'Ricki And The Flash'
by David Edelstein
In Ricki and the Flash, Meryl Streep plays a singer who left her husband and kids decades ago to pursue her rock 'n roll dream. Reviewer David Edelstein says Streep "tears up the screen" in the film.
Journalist Says Lax Policing Allowed NFL Player To Get Away With Serial Rape
Former NFL player Darren Sharper pleaded guilty to rape charges involving nine women in four states. ProPublica reporter T. Christian Miller says local police weren't sharing information.