How Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star
Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the entire soundtrack of the 20th century. His new book about Armstrong's early life is Stomp Off, Let's Go.
Lisa Hanawalt On 'Tuca & Bertie,' 'BoJack Horseman' And Channeling Anxiety Into Art
"Drawing is way of exorcising fears, and, for me, a way of controlling them," Hanawalt says. She's the creator of the Netflix animated series Tuca & Bertie and creative designer of BoJack Horseman.
Titus Andronicus Explores Its Punk-Rock Side In 'An Obelisk'
Titus Andronicus, fronted by Patrick Stickles, favors a louder, more aggressive style in its new album. While the music sounds simple and raw, the ideas behind the songs are quite complex.
'Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood' Is Tarantino's Most Personal Film In Years
Set in Hollywood in 1969, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star as a TV actor and his stunt double. The movie's low-key hangout vibes may test your patience, but every moment pulses with feeling.
Ranky Tanky Builds On The Music And Culture Of Slave Descendants
In 2017, three members of Ranky Tanky, a band that takes inspiration from the Gullah people, performed songs from their self-titled debut album. The band's new album is Good Time.
Journalist Jane Mayer On The 'Many Mysteries' In The Accusations Against Al Franken
The New Yorker reporter recently did a deep dive into the accusations of sexual misconduct that led to Sen. Franken's 2017 resignation. Mayer says the chief accuser's story is full of holes.
Filmmaker Lulu Wang Based 'The Farewell' On Her Family's Real-Life Lie
When Wang's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the family flew to China to see her, but decided not to tell her the prognosis. "I turned out to be a surprisingly good liar," Wang says.
Buddy And Julie Miller Create Their Own Genre On 'Breakdown On 20th Ave. South'
The married musicians offer their own synthesis of folk, country, rock and the blues on their new album. The music that results is unsettling, with a beauty that's both comforting and soothing.
Remembering Paul Krassner, Journalist And Co-Founder Of The Yippies
Krassner, who died July 21, published and edited the magazine The Realist from 1958 until 1974 and became known as "the father of the underground press." Originally broadcast in 1988.
'State Of The Heart' Cardiologist Assesses Breakthroughs In Heart Health
Dr. Haider Warraich talks about advancements in treating and preventing heart failure, and explains how the understanding of healthy blood pressure and good cholesterol continues to evolve.