50 Wonderful Things From 2015
Every year at this time, we look back on just some — just some! — of the stuff that was delightful in the past 12 months.
Television
Seinfeld And Obama, Driving A Stingray And Getting Coffee
President Obama appears on Jerry Seinfeld's online show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Sample question: "How many world leaders do you think are just completely out of their mind?"
Ansari And Yang Explore The First-Generation Experience In 'Master Of None'
Parks and Recreation colleagues Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang initially bonded over their experiences as Asian-Americans living very different lives from their parents. Originally broadcast Nov. 5, 2015.
What Is The Cultural Impact Of Bill Cosby's Arrest On Sex Crimes?
Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his Pennsylvania home in 2004. Though dozens of women have brought civil suits, this is the first time Cosby is facing criminal charges.
As TV Streaming Rises, So Does Internet Piracy
TV viewers are streaming their favorite shows more than ever. They are also stealing them more than ever. Why is this happening? NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Paul Tassi who covers technology and the Internet for Forbes to find out.
Actor Jeffrey Tambor On 'Transparent': 'I Loved It From The Very Beginning'
The actor plays a 70-something transgender woman on the Amazon series Transparent. He loves the role. As Maura, Tambor says, "I find myself much more vulnerable." Originally broadcast Dec. 10, 2015.
'Casual' Hides Romance With Cynicism And Subtlety
As part of our year-end look at the "Ones That Got Away in 2015" series, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans reviews Hulu's Casual, a comedy about the modern search for connection.
Bright, Young, In Limbo: Film Sees Migrant Farm Life Through A Child's Eyes
José Anzaldo is a third-grader who is a math whiz. He's also the son of itinerant lettuce pickers. A new documentary explores what might become of this promising boy.
'Weekend Update' Co-Anchors Dish On 'SNL' And Donald Trump
As hosts of Saturday Night Live's news segment, Colin Jost and Michael Che are used to joking about hot-button issues — including the 2016 presidential election. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2015.
From Ferguson To The '16 Election, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice
The host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show says it took a few months — and some advice from Jon Stewart — for him to get comfortable in his new role. Originally broadcast Aug. 19, 2015.