Arts

Comedian Ali Wong Offers Advice To Keep Us Laughing Through The Holidays

4:29pm November 23, 2016

Thanksgiving is often stressful for families in a good year. But this year after the election, it's much tougher, and all the more reason to laugh! Comedian Ali Wong shares her advice on navigating family get-togethers.

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan Shares How To Survive Holiday Political Debates

4:29pm November 23, 2016

After a contentious election, families around the country are gathering for Thanksgiving and figuring out how to get along politically. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to comedian Jim Gaffigan, who has a big family of his own, about how to get through the holiday unscathed.

Chef Isabella created a healthier and more savory alternative to sweet potato casserole.

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At Thanksgiving, If You Take Sides, Make Sure They're As Tasty As These

2:09pm November 23, 2016

by NPR Staff

Chef Mike Isabella, a renowned restaurateur, has devised some delectable spinoffs of traditional turkey accompaniments, while staying true to classic roots.

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Michael Chabon's 'Moonglow' Shines With Insight And Fantastic Storytelling

1:50pm November 23, 2016

by Maureen Corrigan

Chabon's new novel is a collection of stories in which a dying grandfather tells the secrets of his life to his grandson. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Moonglow "violent and very funny."

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Kumail Nanjiani and Stephen Thompson on stage at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 23, 2016.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Live From Los Angeles With Kumail Nanjiani

12:36pm November 23, 2016

by Linda Holmes

This week's show was taped during our west coast tour, and it gives us a chance to talk about romantic comedies with actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani.

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Carrie Fisher Draws From Her Personal Journals In 'The Princess Diarist'

12:13pm November 23, 2016

Carrie Fisher is very much an open book about the crazy ups and downs in her life. The actress best known as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films has a new book on her start in show business.

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Sweetly Familiar Fantasy With A Twist In 'Of Fire And Stars'

7:00am November 23, 2016

by Caitlyn Paxson

Audrey Coulthurst's tale of a princess who falls in love with her intended prince's sister will remind you of fantasy novels you loved as a child — all teen angst, horses and reluctant love.

Stephen Agyei (left) and Roy Wood Jr. talk about what it takes to make it in comedy.

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To Make It In Comedy You Have To Bet On Yourself

4:39pm November 22, 2016

by NPR Staff

Stephen Agyei is a Denver-based comedian who's ready to quit his day job and take his comedy full time. The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr.'s advice? Move to a coast.

How Past Presidents Approached Time-Honored Tradition Of Political Satire

4:39pm November 22, 2016

by Elizabeth Blair

American humorists have a long history of satirizing its leaders. From essays to cartoons to TV, Presidents get poked at and most just take it because it comes with being the most powerful person in the country. President-elect Donald Trump appears to be having a hard time — even now that he has won — with Saturday Night Live.

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After Rough Starts, These Fall TV Shows Have Found Their Legs

4:39pm November 22, 2016

by Eric Deggans

As the fall TV season continues, a handful of shows have gone from bad to good, and some from good to great. Often it's hard to judge at the beginning of a season how good a show will be because critics just have a pilot to consider. Some shows take time to develop.

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