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Remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer
by Terry Gross
Feiffer, who died Jan. 17, first published his self-titled comic strip in The Village Voice in 1956. Later syndicated, Feiffer went on to run for more than four decades. Originally broadcast in 1982.
'Devs' And 'Amazing Stories' Bring Fresh Sci-Fi Drama To Streaming
by David Bianculli
Hulu's new 8-part miniseries Devs is a definite must-see, while the Disney TV+ show Amazing Stories, based on the 1985 NBC anthology series by Steven Spielberg, is more of a wait-and-see.
Biographer Robert Caro On Fame, Power And 'Working' To Uncover The Truth
by Dave Davies
Journalist Caro isn't solely interested in telling the stories of famous men. Instead, he says, "I wanted to use their lives to show how political power worked." Originally broadcast April 15, 2019.
'First Cow' Is A Richly Absorbing Tale Of Friendship, Crime And Capitalism
by Justin Chang
This captivating underdog film centers on two strangers who meet in the Oregon Territory circa 1820 and start their own baking business — which requires stealing milk from the territory's first cow.
Uncovering The CIA's Audacious Operation That Gave Them Access To State Secrets
by Dave Davies
Greg Miller of The Washington Post reveals the hidden history of Crypto AG, a Swiss firm that sold encryption technology to 120 countries — but was secretly owned by the CIA for decades.
Louise Erdrich On Her Personal Connection To Native Peoples' 'Fight For Survival'
by Dave Davies
Erdrich's new novel, The Night Watchman, was inspired by her grandfather, who chaired the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and fought a Congressional initiative to move native people off their land.
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt Is Understated And Nuanced On 'The Art Of Intimacy, Vol. 1'
by Kevin Whitehead
Though Pelt can certainly play uptempo with a lot of fire, he also loves to play ballads, including a batch of obscure ones. A new album showcases his more introspective side.