Meet The Artist: Aisha Saeed, Author Of "Written In The Stars"
Aisha Saeed is a Pakistani American writer, teacher, and attorney.
Arts
Honk And Purr: The Big Bassoon Puzzler
The principal bassoonist of the New York Philharmonic, Judith LeClair, wonders if you can identify a few significant solos in the history of her instrument.
Sam Smith Follows In Long Line Of Stars To Record James Bond Theme
Sam Smith has recorded the theme song, called "Writing's on the Wall," for the upcoming James Bond movie. He joins artists such as Adele, Madonna and Tina Turner.
Television 2015: Hammering On The Door Of Diversity
Network executives repeatedly affirm their commitment to more diverse programming. Progress, particularly with regard to producers, is spotty. So what now?
Funny, Touching 'Bream' Has Echoes Of Steve Martin And Woody Allen
Jesse Eisenberg specializes in playing (and writing about) jittery, antisocial nerds. Critic Heller McAlpin says the wonder is the empathy he brings to the sad sacks in his new story collection.
A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter
When you're yelling on the Internet, it's hard to remember that there's a real person on the receiving end. But comedian Chris Gethard recently connected with a kid who sent him a foul-mouthed tweet.
'Fear Of Dying' Asks: Can You Go Zipless At 60?
Author Erica Jong famously explored female sexuality in 1973's Fear of Flying. In her new novel, she writes about how the need for sex, touch and connection doesn't diminish when you get older.
'Child Garden' Gives The Cozy Mystery A Shot Of Caffeine
Tight-laced Gloria Harkness says she's no Miss Marple, but she can't help picking at the threads of a murder mystery. Especially when it involves the care at the home where her disabled son lives.
Martin Milner, Star Of 'Adam-12' And 'Route 66,' Dies At 83
Actor Martin Milner, whose work as Officer Pete Malloy introduced generations of Americans to a tough and honorable policeman on Adam-12, died on Sunday.
Louis C.K. On Life And Stand-Up: 'I Live In Service For My Kids'
The star of the FX series Louie talks about the pain of his first-ever open mic experience and the "massive gift" of taking care of others before himself. Originally broadcast April 28, 2015.