Analysis

Will Another Democrat Make A Bid For The Presidency?

7:59am August 03, 2015

by Cokie Roberts

On the Democratic side of the presidential race, presumed frontrunner Hillary Clinton is running into some headwinds. Reports say Vice President Joe Biden is considering getting into the race.

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A Chinese worker is seen at a construction site in Beijing. Economic changes in China and in other places have reduced demand and prices for commodities like the metal in the building's structure.

Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet

1:03pm July 28, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

U.S. commodities — copper, corn, coal and more — are cheaper because of China's economic cooling. Producers got caught up in China's "teaser" demand for more of everything. It couldn't last.

Think America's Roads Are Crumbling? Not Quite

11:22am July 24, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A common talking point in the Highway Trust Fund fight is that roads are crumbling. So it may surprise you to know that the country's roads and bridges actually have been looking better lately.

Mark Cuban, left, as President of the United States, faces killer sharks with Ian Ziering in the Syfy film Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

Arts

Syfy's 'Sharknado 3' Fails At Being Really Good Bad Television

2:26pm July 23, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Syfy debuts the third installment in its disaster movie spoof franchise. But it isn't fun to watch — even ironically — and the film falls short, even as it inspires imitators on other channels.

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Donald Trump has landed in controversy since getting into the Republican race for the presidential nomination, but he has only seen his standing increase.

Rumors Of The Donald's Demise May Be Greatly Exaggerated (Or At Least Premature)

9:35am July 23, 2015

by Ron Elving

Donald Trump surely broke the rules this past weekend, but he never agreed to play by any other than his own. And this has already proved appealing, even compelling, to millions of Americans.

Robin Thede is head writer for Comedy Central's The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. She's previously been a reporter for E! News, a writer for BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood and head writer for The Queen Latifah Show.

Arts

In The Writer's Room, One Woman Quietly Makes Late Night History

2:14pm July 21, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Robin Thede's wide-ranging career has included stints in both journalism and comedy. Now, at The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, she's the first black woman to work as a head writer in late night TV.

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It could be a bumpy road ahead for Congress — not least because, well, they'll have to find ways to fund fixes for old, bumpy roads.

From Highways To Trade Deal, What Big Business Wants By Christmas

2:47pm July 18, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Business lobbyists say Congress has enough time left this year to pass significant legislation. But those plans could get tripped up by debate over Iran and over the budget.

Arts

Emmy Nominations For 'Transparent,' Tatiana Maslany Showcase New Talent

2:27pm July 17, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday. The field of contenders shows a welcome turn toward recognizing new talent and new sources for TV.

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Secondary school teacher Sarah Ward at home on maternity leave with her 3-month-old daughter, Esme Kelliher. A resident of New Zealand, Ward has access to paid leave, something many American mothers do not.

Lots Of Other Countries Mandate Paid Leave. Why Not The U.S.?

2:18pm July 15, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and President Obama are fond of pointing out that the U.S. stands nearly alone in not giving its workers paid leave. Here's how it got that way.

Tired Of Greek Reruns? Understandable, But A New Season Is Beginning

6:18pm July 13, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Greece, buried under debt, is begging for its third bailout. Europeans are willing to help, but only if Greece can prove that this time will be different. Investors are betting this time, it will be.