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'After Midnight' host Taylor Tomlinson is ready to joke about her bipolar II. Mostly
Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health."
Armed Militias Face Off With The 'Antifa' In The New Landscape Of Political Protest
Mark Pitcavage of the Anti-Defamation League says the militia movement has created a conspiracy theory about the anti-fascist protesters, saying they're domestic terrorists backed by George Soros.
Pianist Vijay Iyer Combines Complicated Rhythms With Modern Style On 'Far From Over'
by Kevin Whitehead
Iyer studied physics and mathematics before becoming a professional musician in the 1990s. He composes music for an ensemble of interdisciplinary composers and jazz academics on his new album.
If You Want Groundbreaking Noir, Try Looking 'In A Lonely Place'
by John Powers
The 1950 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame was adapted from a lesser-known 1947 novel by Dorothy B. Hughes, who belongs in the crime-writing pantheon. The novel's just been re-released.
Jerry Lewis On His Borscht Belt Childhood And The Lonely Work Of Comedy
by Terry Gross
In 2005, Lewis told Fresh Air about his partnership with singer Dean Martin and how he honed his comic skills while working as a busboy. The comedian, actor and director died Sunday at the age of 91.
Haunting 'Marjorie Prime' Is Suffused With Forgiveness And Despair
by David Edelstein
The new film is set in the near future, when people can purchase holographic versions of their dead loved ones. This drama isn't about technology — it's sci-fi as a means of exploring our inner lives.
Daniel Romano's 'Modern Pressure' Is The Work Of A Confident Pop Craftsman
by Ken Tucker
The singer-songwriter mostly recorded this album in a cabin in Sweden. You can hear that intensity and obsessiveness in his attractive, eccentric pieces, which sometimes sound like works-in-progress.
Billy Eichner Makes A Career Out Of Love/Hating Celebrity Culture
In addition to starring in Hulu's Difficult People, Eichner roams the streets of NYC, asking open-ended questions about celebrities in Billy on the Street. Originally broadcast Dec. 12, 2016.
High Spirited 'Patti Cake$' Dresses Its Cinderella Story In Dirty Jersey Drag
by Justin Chang
A hard-working aspiring rapper rises above her dead-end existence with the help of some supportive friends and her own irrepressible talent. Critic Justin Change says Patti Cake$ is irresistible.
Snark Aside, Julie Klausner Says 'Difficult People' Is Inspired By Love
Klausner plays an unsuccessful comic who quips about celebrities in her Hulu series, which recently launched its third season. Originally broadcast Aug. 16, 2016.