Cameras Can Roll In Hollywood Again
New guidelines detail how film, television and commercial production can reopen in Los Angeles County.
Arts
How Hollywood Landscape Changed For Black Creatives Over Time
Regina Hicks has been a TV producer for over two decades, producing and writing for black-led shows. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the changing landscape for black creatives in Hollywood.
Dismantling 'The Bachelor's' Racist And Sexist Elements Has Only Just Begun
ABC may believe it has faced down some criticism by naming its first black man, Matt James, to star in The Bachelor. The biggest question hanging over this moment is simple: Why did it take so long?
Former Defense Secretary Gates: Pushing Away Peaceful Protesters Was 'A Bad Mistake'
Gates also told NPR on Thursday that it's time to change the names of Confederate bases. "There comes a moment when things become possible and people ought to seize a moment when it presents itself."
'Fresh Air' Listens Back To James Baldwin And Documentary Filmmaker Raoul Peck
In 1986, Terry Gross interviewed Baldwin, one of the most influential black writers of the civil rights era. Then, in 2017, she spoke to Peck, director of I Am Not Your Negro, about Baldwin.
How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes
Howard Bryant, author of The Heritage, discusses the history of social protest among African American athletes, including Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2018.
Speaking Voices
Matt Rogers (Quibi's Gayme Show) and Sudi Green (Saturday Night Live) listen very closely to identify the actors behind famous voices by their normal speaking voices.
Recent History, Recent Songs
Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green guess which songs were released in the same year as notable recent events.
Don't Sweat The Tall Stuff
The Unofficial Expert hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin think big in this quiz about some of the tallest things in the world.
Maybe Baby
Comedians Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin play a music parody game where the word "Baby" is replaced with another two-syllable word beginning with the letter B.