'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose
David Cronenberg's thriller centers on an unusual technology that allows people to watch their loved ones decompose in real time. The Shrouds is both deeply morbid and disarmingly funny.
'Your Honor' Captures A Horrifying Spiral Of Accidents — And Consequences
Bryan Cranston is a judge whose life is torn apart when his teen son is involved in a car accident with a mobster's son. The legal twists and dramatic turns are nonstop in this Showtime miniseries.
Celebrating The Life And Music Of Jazz Pianist And Composer Dave Brubeck
Brubeck, who died in 2012, was a celebrated pianist. His 1959 album Time Out was the first jazz album to sell a million copies. Sunday marks the centennial of his birth. Originally broadcast in 1999.
How National Security Could Be Upended In The Waning Days Of The Trump Presidency
New York Times journalist Eric Schmitt says the president's threats against Iran and his recent purge at the Pentagon, in which he ousted his secretary of defense, could undermine national security.
Loudon Wainwright III And Vince Giordano Play From The Great American Songbook
Wainwright and Giordano collaborated on the 1920s and '30s style music for the series Boardwalk Empire and the film The Aviator. Now they've gotten together again on the album I'd Rather Lead a Band.
Author Tracks The Life And Liberal Legacy Of Sen. Ted Kennedy
A liberal voice in the U.S. Senate for decades, Kennedy led a life marked by tragedy and scandal. Historian Neal Gabler talks about the first volume of his two-part biography, Catching the Wind.
'Happiest Season' Is Cinematic Comfort Food For The Holidays
In this endearing farce, Kristen Stewart plays a woman planning to meet her girlfriend's family and propose marriage. The problem? The girlfriend's never actually come out to her folks.
Carol Burnett On Her Signature Ear Pull And Accessing A Wide Audience
The Carol Burnett Show, which aired from 1967-1978, recently started streaming. We listen back to Terry Gross' 2003 interview with Burnett, and TV critic David Bianculli checks in with her now.
Conan O'Brien On Late-Night TV: 'All I Ever Wanted To Do Was Make People Laugh'
After 28 years of hosting late-night shows, O'Brien is moving to HBO. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2019 about getting his start and how late-night TV has changed over the years.