Tribeca Film Festival Kicks Off, Flaunting More Than Movies
The Tribeca Film festival starts this week and it's going to showcase a lot more than films.
Arts
Horrors Pile Up Quietly In 'The Other Slavery'
Andrés Reséndez' new book is a careful and scholarly examination of the enslavement of indigenous people in the Americas. It lays bare a shameful chapter of history, with a clear line to the present.
'Barbershop' Returns, With Shears In Hand And New Twists In Mind
The latest in the Barbershop movie franchise is out this weekend. Screenwriter Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the screenplay, talks with NPR's Michel Martin.
#NPRpoetry Moment: What Do Toddlers And Politicians Have In Common?
All Things Considered is celebrating National Poetry Month by inviting listeners to submit their poems on Twitter with the hashtag #NPRpoetry. This time around, we get some pointed political humor.
In 'Confirmation,' A Scathing Take On Our Troubles Discussing Race And Gender
The new HBO movie, which details the Supreme Court nomination hearings for Clarence Thomas, offers a powerful look at how badly the world handled the allegations against him, says NPR's Eric Deggans.
Not My Job: NASCAR Driver Matt Kenseth Gets Quizzed On Golf Carts
We're recording in Milwaukee this week, so we've invited a Wisconsin native to the show. We'll play a game called "Get a move on, pal!"
'Most Blessed Of The Patriarchs' Digs Into Thomas Jefferson's Hypocrisy
Thomas Jefferson is one of America's founders and, even after centuries, a mystery. Annette Gordon-Reed talks about the book she co-wrote with Peter Onuf, Most Blessed of the Patriarchs.
#NPRreads: 3 Great Reads To Contemplate This Weekend
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Pulitzer Prize Honors 100 Years Of Public Service Journalism
Monday, the Pulitzer Prize winners will be announced, and this year will mark the Pultizers' centennial. Scott Simon talks with Roy Harris, who's written a book about the awards, "Pulitzer's Gold."
A Talk With Pulitzer Prize Winners Past
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes, Scott Simon will speak with past Pulitzer winners over the next few months. Simon previews this week's conversation with Annette Gordon-Reed.