Modern Television Portrays Complex View Of The Middle Class
As part of the All Things Considered series, "The New Middle," we take a look at how the middle class has been portrayed on television.
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Who Are The Duffer Brothers? 'Stranger Things' Creators On Netflix's Summer Hit
Netflix's surprise summer TV hit, Stranger Things, is full of scares and 1980s nostalgia. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matt and Ross Duffer, the relatively unknown brothers behind the show.
On The Demise Of Gawker.com: Unsparing, Satiric And Brutal
The Gawker Media site, which is to be shut down next week by its new owner, blurred the lines between public and private with "wit and venom."
300 Miles Above Us, Astronauts Give The Space Station A New Door
Two American astronauts installed a new docking port that will allow astronauts traveling with private companies to enter the International Space Station.
Former Navy SEAL Settles With Authorities Over Bin Laden Raid Book
Matthew Bissonnette, who wrote a best-seller about the Osama bin Laden raid, has agreed to pay more than $6 million to resolve civil breach of contract claims with the government.
What Makes A Jam A Jam? Surge In Savory Spreads Presents Riddles For Purists
Savory jams tap into a love affair with foods that marry salt and sugar. They let people eat local fruits and vegetables year-round and lower the sugar levels found in traditional jams.
Catastrophic Floods In Louisiana Have Caused Massive Housing Crisis
An estimated 40,000 houses have been damaged by flooding that some people have compared to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Some 86,000 people have applied for federal disaster aid.
Residents Who Refused To Evacuate Complicate Firefighting In California
More than 80,000 people were ordered to evacuate in this week's Blue Cut fire in Southern California. But some of those residents declined to leave, causing problems for those fighting the fires.
For U.S. Olympic Champions, Winning Isn't Free
U.S. Olympic athletes who win must pay a victory tax, which forces athletes to pay taxes on both their cash winnings and the medals themselves.
Relief Organizations Flock To Southern Louisiana To Help Flood Victims
Major relief organizations and smaller non-profits are on the ground in southern Louisiana, setting up operations to help the tens of thousands of flood victims.