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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."
Maureen Corrigan reviews "Modern Gods" by Nick Laird
Maureen Corrigan reviews "Modern Gods" By Nick Laird
Rhiannon Giddens Speaks For The Silenced
Giddens' Freedom Highway is an exploration of African-American experiences, accompanied by an instrument with its own uniquely African-American story: the banjo. Originally broadcast May 11, 2017.
Broadway Chanteuse Barbara Cook: 'My First Memories Are Of Singing'
After starring in Broadway shows like The Music Man and Candide, Cook struggled with addiction, then staged a successful second career as a cabaret singer. Originally broadcast June 27, 2016.
Nigerian Drummer Tony Allen Revisits His Jazz Roots In A Salute To Art Blakey
by Kevin Whitehead
Allen mixes African, European and American beats on his new album, A Tribute to Art Blakey. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the record showcases the way that musicians "bat ideas back and forth."
Sam Elliott On Career Longevity, Playing Tough And His Iconic Role In 'Lebowski'
Elliott says that being selective about the roles he takes has helped him maintain his acting career for nearly 50 years. He plays an aging actor with a stalled career in the new film, The Hero.
What Happens When The Heroin Epidemic Hits Small Town America?
West Virginia has the highest drug overdose death rate in the country. New Yorker writer Margaret Talbot interviewed addicts, their families and health professionals to understand why.
'Baby Driver' Is An Action-Packed, Elegant Joyride
by David Edelstein
Director Edgar Wright rejects computer-generated unreality and instead focuses on breathtaking driving in his new heist thriller. Critic David Edelstein says the result is terrifically entertaining.
The Battle Over American Health Care: What's At Stake In The Senate's Bill
Vox.com correspondent Sarah Kliff says Republicans determined to replace and repeal Obamacare are finding it's "awfully difficult to write a bill that would get rid of it entirely."
In Ambitious 'Okja,' A Teen Attempts To Save Her Super Pig From Slaughter
by Justin Chang
You'll root for 13-year-old Mija at every step of this new Netflix film. And Okja, the huge, genetically modified pig, is among the most touching and realistic computer-generated characters ever made.
'One Nation Under Gold' Explores America's Obsession With One Precious Metal
Author James Ledbetter says many of the nation's worst economic catastrophes happened while on the gold standard. His new book traces the fascination with gold as a symbol of permanence and quality.