Arts & Life

Uncovering Presidential Secrets, From Washington To Trump

1:57pm February 20, 2017

Author Mary Graham discusses the confidences that presidents keep. When it comes to President Trump, she says: "I think we're seeing that it's not possible to keep policies secret in the digital age."

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An Irish Immigrant Fights On The Great Plains In 'Days Without End'

1:57pm February 20, 2017

The protagonist of Sebastian Barry's new novel is conscripted right off the boat as the price of American citizenship. Eventually he finds love and companionship with one of his fellow soldiers.

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In 'Chapter & Verse,' African American Man Tries To Return to Daily Life After Prison

7:17pm February 19, 2017

by Jon Kalish

Jamal Joseph heads the film program at Columbia University. Now, he's making his full-length feature debut with Chapter & Verse. Joseph himself spent six years in prison as a Black Panthers member.

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Vintage Seminole patchwork on display at the home of Patsy West, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Seminole Patchwork: Admiration And Appropriation

7:17pm February 19, 2017

by Jacki Lyden

Native American symbols have long caught the eye of non-Native fashion designers. But when it comes to Seminole patchwork designs, where is the line between inspiration and appropriation?

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'The Good Fight' Offers Edgier Version of 'The Good Wife' In Series Debut

6:51pm February 19, 2017

by Eric Deggans

The Good Fight is a spinoff of CBS's award-winning drama, The Good Wife. It brings back star Christine Baranski, whose character's savings were wiped out in a financial scam.

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So Much Anxiety Over Sibling Rivalry

12:50pm February 19, 2017

Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. Today the hosts hear from a woman who is considering having a second child, but is hesitant.

Re-recording mixer Kevin O'Connell earned his 21st Oscar nomination for Hacksaw Ridge. According to the Academy, he holds the record for most Oscar nominations without a single win.

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After 21 Nominations, Will Sound Mixer Kevin O'Connell Finally Win His Oscar?

7:58am February 19, 2017

by Danny Hajek

O'Connell earned nominations for work on Top Gun, Transformers, Armageddon and many more. Losing streaks are never fun, but O'Connell seems at peace. "It hasn't been the right time for me," he says.

Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez

In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's Haunted History Gets A Supernatural Twist

7:58am February 19, 2017

by NPR Staff

The country's military dictatorship ended decades ago, but author Mariana Enriquez says there's still "a ghostly quality to everyday life" there.

#FontSunday brings people interested in typography from across the world together.

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Looking Past Words: Twitter Movement Helps People Notice Typefaces

7:49am February 19, 2017

by Cecilia Mazanec

Each week, the Design Museum in London announces a theme for #FontSunday, and enthusiasts search for interesting examples to share on Twitter.

La La Land composer Justin Hurwitz on set with star Ryan Gosling.

Behind 'La La Land,' A Long Relationship Between A Director And A Composer

12:51pm February 18, 2017

by Maureen McCollum

La La Land is the third collaboration between writer and director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz. Their first was actually a senior thesis that was released to critical acclaim.

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