The First Couple's First Date Charms In 'Southside With You'
A Chicago couple go on a first-date-that's-not-a-date in 1989 in Southside With You. Her name is Michelle. His is Barack.
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'Southside With You' Has Us Asking: Where Is The Love In Black Movies?
The movie Southside with You is opening in theaters. The film follows Michelle and Barack Obama's very first date, and shows something we don't get too see too often in film: black romance.
After Louisiana Floods, A Photographer Finds Resilience
Photographer Collin Richie and three colleagues have been shooting portraits of people who were impacted by the floods in Louisiana. The images focus on what people were able to save.
Feminist Gloria Steinem Finds Herself Free Of The 'Demands Of Gender'
As she approached 60, the co-founder of Ms. magazine says, she entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2015.
When Barack Met Michelle: 'Southside With You' Recreates The Obamas' First Date
Richard Tanne's new film is a dramatization of Barack and Michelle Obama's first date in 1989. Critic David Edelstein says the movie's mix of politics and romance has a "naive kind of charm."
The Art of Creating Creatures: Ian Dennis
Radio Camper Sloan McCrea interviews visual artist Ian Dennis, known for his stuffed monsters and aliens.
More On Nate Parker And 'Birth Of A Nation': Join Our Twitter Chat, 2PM EST
On this week's podcast, we dug into rape allegations filed 17 years ago against the highly lauded black actor and director. Join Gene Demby and the Code Switch team to continue the conversation.
Pie In The Skymall
In this game, contestants tell us if something is a real or fake SkyMall product.
Mystery Guest
Rebecca McMackin works in Brooklyn, and she has hired some temporary workers to help her out with an interesting problem. Ophira and Jonathan must figure out who these workers are, and what they do.
Naturi Naughton & Omari Hardwick: Power Puzzlers
Naturi Naughton and Omari Hardwick reveal what inspires their characters on Starz's Power, then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits.