Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'S-Town' and 'Chewing Gum'
On this week's show, we delve into the latest hit podcast, S-Town, and we breeze through the delightful sitcom Chewing Gum, imported from the UK and available on Netflix.
Arts
Esra'a: Would You Speak Up ... Even If It's Dangerous?
Esra'a is an activist who lives in Bahrain and identifies as queer — which puts her at great risk. Despite that, she's speaking out to build community and empathy within the LGBTQ community.
James Hansen: What Makes A Scientist Take A Stand?
When James Hansen spoke up about climate change in the 1980s, he risked the loss of his job and reputation. But, he says, it was worth it — because he could not be silent about something so important.
Clint Smith: What Do We Risk If We Don't Speak Up?
Clint Smith is a poet and doctoral candidate at Harvard. As a high school English teacher, he taught his students the dangers of staying quiet and the importance of finding their voice.
Dalia Mogahed: How Does Speaking Up Change Minds?
After 9/11, Dalia Mogahed saw an increase in negative perceptions of Muslims in the media, so she made it her job to speak up for her faith and fight prejudice with better understanding.
The Sci-Fi Strangeness (And Canadian Sensuality) Of Cartoonist Michael DeForge
DeForge's new book Sticks Angelica, Folk Hero grew out of a collection of Tumblr strips. It follows a woman who flees into the Canadian forest to escape a family scandal and make a new life.
In WWI Trenches, Instant Coffee Gave Troops A Much-Needed Boost
One hundred years ago today, the U.S. entered World War I. American GIs marched into battle armed with one important — and then still-novel — item to give them a jolt of energy and raise morale.
25 Years Ago, 'Barney' The Dinosaur First Appeared On TV Screens
NPR marks the 25th anniversary of a bouncing, purple T-Rex with oddly regular teeth, and a theme song that delighted toddlers, but to this day puts thousands of parents on edge.
The Picture Book Behind The New Movie 'Boss Baby'
Before the new animated film was a box-office hit, it was a beloved children's book.
'Graduation': An Unflinching Look At Backroom Deals Made In Broad Daylight
A Romanian father descends into a world of bureaucratic corruption as he strives to give his daughter a better life. Critic Andrew Lapin admires the film's chilling, intimate storytelling.