A new book explains what the color blue can teach us about Black history
Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's wedding dress, to present day cobalt mining. Her new book is Black in Blues.
Remembering 'New Yorker' Cartoonist Gahan Wilson
Wilson, who died Nov. 21, was fascinated by monsters, which he saw as metaphors for human fears and weaknesses. His work was often inspired by science fiction. Originally broadcast in 1986.
'Stranger Things' Star David Harbour On Acting And Living With Bipolar Disorder
"Acting allowed me to channel this neurosis into a character," Harbour says. He plays the skeptical police chief of a sleepy town besieged by supernatural events in the Netflix series.
'Beautiful Day' Director On Mister Rogers' 'Radical Notion': Telling Kids The Truth
Marielle Heller's film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood centers on Fred Rogers' unlikely friendship with a cynical journalist. Originally broadcast Nov. 20, 2019.
Prince Wanted To 'Break The Mold Of The Memoir,' Says His Co-Writer
The musician left behind an unfinished memoir when he died in '16. Dan Piepenbring, his co-writer, struggled to make The Beautiful Ones happen in Prince's absence. Originally broadcast Oct. 28, 2019.
Killer Thriller 'Knives Out' Is Surprisingly Subversive — And Comfortingly Familiar
Writer-director Rian Johnson's deliriously entertaining comic detective story brings together an all-star cast and an ingeniously plotted crime story whose every twist catches you by surprise.
Fusion GPS Founders On Russian Efforts To Sow Discord: 'They Have Succeeded'
During the '16 campaign, Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch hired former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele to investigate Trump's involvement with Russia. Their new book is Crime in Progress.
Incarcerated Men And Women Find Rehabilitation And Hope In 'College Behind Bars'
A new PBS documentary series follows prisoners who earn college degrees while serving time. Director Lynn Novick and graduates Sebastian Yoon and Dyjuan Tatro talk about how the program changes lives.
'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood' Showcases The Profound Effect Of Mister Rogers
Director Marielle Heller's new film, starring Tom Hanks, casts a spell with the lightest of touches. Drop your skepticism; this film feels like an encounter with Fred Rogers himself.