Arts

The 3-Bird Turducken Has Nothing On This 17-Bird Royal Roast

2:43pm November 21, 2014

by James Delahoussaye

The Frenchman who was the world's first restaurant critic launched the world's first serial food journal in 1803. To wow readers, he offered a recipe for rôti sans pareil, the roast without equal.

A tub of Susan Stamberg's mother-in-law's famous cranberry relish made by Beth Hansen of Easton, Md.

Arts

Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Put To The Test At Amish Market

1:42pm November 21, 2014

by Susan Stamberg

A woman on the Eastern Shore of Maryland said she'd love to make and sell Susan Stamberg's mother-in-law's famous cranberry relish. Naturally, Stamberg had to inspect the operation and try it out.

Queue Listen Now

Arts

Crystal Bright, Pamela and Andrea Howland, JF Jones Mobiles, and the Ultimate Comic Challenge

1:23pm November 21, 2014

by David Ford

Queue Listen Now

Arts

For Alan Cumming, Life Is (Once Again) A Cabaret

1:23pm November 21, 2014

This is the third time Cumming has starred in the musical. He talks about the new production — everything from his costume (which he calls a "Wonder Bra" for men) to the darker themes of the show.

Queue Listen Now

Books
Arts

There's More To Asking Than Just Art

10:20am November 21, 2014

by Annalisa Quinn

Amanda Palmer's new The Art of Asking outlines a well-intentioned but hazy philosophy of asking for help. Critic Annalisa Quinn says Palmer glosses over societal realities of who has access to help.

Arts

Piedmont Craftsmen's Annual Crafts Fair Features 120 Artists

8:45am November 21, 2014

by David Ford

Queue Listen Now

A drawing of two clinking martini glasses.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Foxcatcher' And The Art Of The Trailer

8:40am November 21, 2014

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, we look at the eerie film Foxcatcher, the world of trailers, and what's making us happy this week.

Queue Listen Now

Books
Arts

Picking The Locks: Redefining Copyright Law In The Digital Age

11:57pm November 20, 2014

by NPR Staff

In his new book, Cory Doctorow shows creators how to survive in the digital age. He says the problem with copyright law is tech platforms have more control over content than the people who make it.

Queue Listen Now

Arts

Director Mike Nichols Remembered As A Comedian, Raconteur, Charmer

6:30pm November 20, 2014

Robert Siegel remembers director and film icon Mike Nichols, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at 83.

Queue Listen Now

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will take over as Senate majority leader in the new term in January.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's Political Life, Examined, In 'The Cynic'

4:35pm November 20, 2014

When journalist Alec MacGillis started looking into McConnell's early politics, he says he was "startled" by how moderate the Republican used to be. The book traces McConnell's shift to the right.

Queue Listen Now