'She Was Our Queen': Fans Pay Their Final Respects To Aretha Franklin
Fans gather in Detroit to remember how Franklin's music marked milestones in the nation's history and in their own lives.
Arts & Life
'The Shadow President' A Missed Opportunity To Better Understand Mike Pence
The Shadow President looks like a book, but belongs firmly in the world of partisan TV. There is plenty to uncover about the "real" Mike Pence, but readers won't find it here.
Understated And Over-Frank, 'French Exit' Is Just The Right Amount Of Funny
Patrick DeWitt's new novel is a sparkling dark comedy about an Upper East Side society matron and her large adult son (and their cat) who take off for Paris to escape financial and social ruin.
'The Air You Breathe' Is A Glorious, Glittery Saga Of Friendship And Loss
Frances de Pontes Peebles' new novel about two women in Brazil — and later Hollywood — who take the music world by storm can sometimes slip into corniness, but it's a genuinely exciting read.
In 'Operation Finale,' Ben Kingsley Summons The Evil Of A Holocaust Architect
A new film sees the veteran actor portraying Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi SS officer responsible for transporting millions of Jews to death camps, as he is brought to justice well after World War II.
Did Louis C.K. Return To Comedy Too Soon?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with comedian Melinda Hill about whether Louis C.K. should have a future in comedy. Hill says he needs to give a more robust apology and work toward making amends.
Louis C.K. Returns To Comedy For The First Time Since Admitting To Sexual Misconduct
Louis C.K. did a surprise set at the Comedy Cellar in New York City Sunday night. It was his first public performance since he was accused of sexual misconduct by five women last November.
'Elizabeth Warren' Highlights All Of The Senator's Positives
Antonia Felix's new biography is a flattering portrait of a senator — no doubt by a strong supporter — whom many see as a contender for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.
John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About
The host of On Last Week Tonight often dives into obscure stories on his Emmy-nominated show, including NRA TV and the laws that govern televangelism. Originally broadcast March 7, 2018.
Playwright Neil Simon Explains Why He 'Just Always Wanted To Write'
Simon, who died Sunday, spoke to Fresh Air in 1996 about finding balance between his desire for leisure time and his need to write: "They were at odds," he says. "I'm my own odd couple."