'Party Like A President' Recalls Mixology, Mischief Inside Oval Office
In his new book, author Brian Abrams chronicles the drinking habits and debauchery of former presidents.
Arts
Thrilled By Chills? Take A Look At The World's Coldest City
In a remote region in Russia, six time zones away from Moscow, lies the coldest city on earth. Rich with natural resources, Yakutsk is home to 270,000 residents brave enough to face the extreme cold.
Comedian Bill Burr Says Stand-Up In Asia In Its 'Lenny Bruce Years'
NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Burr — just back from a trip to India — about comedy abroad, and how difficult it is for an American to find material that will make the world laugh.
'Shesh Yak' Explores A Society Torn Apart By The Syrian Civil War
The off-Broadway production is the work of a Syrian playwright trying to sort out the fear and distrust that have torn his country apart. It's written for audiences who only know Syria from the news.
In 'Still Alice,' Director Couple Tells A Story That Mirrors Their Own
Just before Richard Glatzer and his husband, Wash Westmoreland, took the film on, Glatzer was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. By the time filming began, he was using an iPad to communicate.
Polish Filmmaker To Bring Her Political Eye To 'House Of Cards'
Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland, whose films explore fascism and communist oppression, is guest-directing the new season of House of Cards. Host Indira Lakshaman asks Holland about the political undercurrents in her work.
How Singapore Transformed Itself Into A Food Lover's Destination
More than 14 million tourists visited the island nation last year. Many came for the food. It's all part of the Singapore government's master plan to make culinary enticements a key lure for tourists.
'The Room' Offers An Escape From The Office — Or Does It?
Swedish actor and playwright Jonas Karlsson ventures into fiction with The Room, a surreal tale of a dour bureaucrat who finds a tiny secret room at his workplace, a room which may or may not be real.
How Black Lives Have Always Mattered: A Reading List
For Black History Month, historian Peniel E. Joseph recommends books that take an unsparing look at slavery and American capitalism, with a focus on the often overlooked work of Stokely Carmichael.
Filmmaker David Cross Says It's No Wonder We All Want Fame
The Arrested Development actor makes his directorial debut with the film Hits, which explores how easy it is to become famous in our celebrity-obsessed culture.