Akron Works To Bring Joy To Voting
Akron is one of four cities using civic-engagement grants to make voting a more playful and community-oriented act.
Arts
With Parallels To Iron Man, Mystic 'Dr. Strange' Comes Full Circle For Marvel Fans
The latest Marvel movie, Dr. Strange, is about a neurosurgeon on a quest to heal himself. It's worth the extra cost of a 3-D ticket, says reviewer Chris Klimek.
Writer Created 'Fleabag' By Looking At What She Loved, Then Taking It Away
The British comedy follows a young woman who lost her best friend in a tragic accident. Creator and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge says it was inspired by her relationship with her own best friend.
'Float' Will Lift Your Mind Out Of Its Rut
Anne Carson's unconventional collection of 22 chapbooks can be read in any order, and covers everything from Helen of Troy to H.G. Wells — but mostly, it's about women taking back their own stories.
In Damascus, The Bars Are Packed And The Wine Is Flowing
Revelers drink, dance and listen to music in the Syrian capital's Old City bars. "No one talks about the war anymore," a bartender says. "We got used to it."
This Election Is Even Tough For Comedians
For the past two years this election season has been relentless. And it turns out it's especially tough for stand up comedians. Washington, D.C. comedian Rob Maher explains.
Not My Job: Country Star Wynonna Gets Quizzed On Other Judds
Wynonna doesn't just sing country music, she's lived it — she says she's gone from "an outhouse to the White House." As a member of the famous Judd family, we'll ask her questions about other Judds.
For Tippi Hedren, Hitchcock's Scares Came Off-Screen
In her new memoir, Tippi, the actress speaks frankly about Hollywood, her career, and her complicated relationship with Alfred Hitchcock — who made her a star, but also made her life hell.
Francine Prose's 'Mister Monkey' Novel Inspired By Her Granddaughter's Cheeky Comment
Mister Monkey is the latest novel by award-winning writer Francine Prose. NPR's Scott Simon chats with Prose about the novel which was inspired after a seeing a play with her granddaughter.
Beware The Hair: Trolls Hit The Big Screen — And Bring Scrapbooks With Them
The movie Trolls features not just big hair but surprisingly great music — and a fair bit of scrapbooking. The film, by a veteran animation director, aims to balance feel-good fun with offbeat humor.