There are barely any Muslims on popular TV series, a new study says
When Muslims do appear, they tend to be violent Middle Eastern men, a new study has found after surveying 200 popular series from the U.S, U.K. and elsewhere.
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Thomas the Tank Engine and Peppa Pig welcome friends with autism and 2 mommies
The beloved children's TV shows are adding diverse new characters that reflect real people more fully. On Thomas & Friends, child actors with autism will voice the new character, Bruno the Brake Car.
A news anchor showed signs of a stroke on air, but her colleagues caught them early
Julie Chin was covering NASA's delayed Artemis launch when her words began to slur durning a Saturday morning broadcast.
Despite racist vitriol, 'Rings of Power' star Ismael Cruz Córdova is not backing down
As the The Rings of Power deals with a racist review-bombing campaign, Córdova reflects on the impact his inclusion in the series has for other marginalized people.
John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy
McEnroe reflects on his career in a new Showtime documentary: "I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'"
CNN's 'No Ordinary Life' highlights the lives of 5 women war videographers
A new documentary follows the unique experience of women videographers covering war. "No Ordinary Life" makes its television debut on CNN.
'House of the Dragon' episode 3: The king - and the show - go hunting for validation
In the third episode of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, Rhaenyra is bored, has to fend off a Lord, then nearly gets gored; meanwhile, a minor threat gets put to the sword.
'Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls' director on how the show found its rhythm
The reality series Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls is nominated for six Emmys. NPR's Michel Martin asks director Nneka Onuorah about her unique approach to reshaping the genre.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.
College football is back and players still aren't getting paid
The Big Ten recently signed an exclusive broadcasting deal that's reportedly worth $7 billion. But none of that money will go directly to the athletes.