Analysis

Tatiana Maslany (center) plays several different clones on the BBC America series Orphan Black.

Arts

Clone Drama 'Orphan Black' Returns, As Complex And Complicated As Ever

3:25pm April 17, 2015

by Eric Deggans

The BBC America series returns for a third season on Saturday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says the show's dense stories are immensely absorbing, but can make it hard to follow for casual viewers.

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Timothy Olyphant plays Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens on FX's Justified. The series finale airs tonight.

Arts

The 'Justified' Finale Brings An End To Another TV Western

5:30pm April 14, 2015

by Eric Deggans

FX's powerful modern-day Western 'Justified' airs its series finale tonight. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says its end underscores the decline of a once-powerful TV genre.

Hillary Clinton begins to speak as her husband, former President Bill Clinton, moves to take a seat after introducing her at the Clinton Global Initiative on Sept. 22, 2014, in New York.

'Clintonomics' Ruled The 1990s; 'Hillarynomics' Would Be Different

2:47pm April 14, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The name "Clinton" remains magic for many Americans who got jobs, bought homes and invested savings in the 1990s. But key elements of "Clintonomics" may not be popular with today's Democratic voters.

Rubio's Path To The Nomination, And 3 Obstacles In His Way

7:09am April 14, 2015

by Mara Liasson

The junior Republican senator from Florida is expected to jump into the race for the presidency Monday. He has some strengths — but also some hurdles to overcome.

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Edie Falco stars in Showtime's "Nurse Jackie."

'Nurse Jackie' Ends As TV's Most Honest Depiction Of Addiction

4:46pm April 13, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Showtime's dramedy Nurse Jackie begins its final season Sunday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says the show offers television's most realistic depiction of a high functioning drug addict.

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President Obama, seen shaking hands with Raul Castro at the Summit of the Americas in Panama, engaged in the first substantive face-to-face U.S.-Cuba talks in more than 50 years.

With A Handshake And More, Obama Shifts U.S.-Latin America Policy

2:40pm April 13, 2015

by Scott Horsley

The president made history by shaking hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at the Summit of the Americas. There was less talk about the drug trade and the military, and more talk about economic opportunity.

As the new season of Game of Thrones begins, Tyrion Lannister (played by Peter Dinklage) is on the run after killing his manipulative father.

Arts

'Game Of Thrones' And 'Veep' Anchor HBO's Killer Sunday Lineup

8:26pm April 10, 2015

by Eric Deggans

HBO's Game of Thrones, Veep and Silicon Valley all start new seasons Sunday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says these three shows just might form the best Sunday night lineup on television this spring.

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Ron Paul doesn't figure to be a major part of his son Rand's presidential campaign â despite Ron's having run in the last two presidential elections.

Like Father, Like Son? Not Exactly When It Comes To Rand And Ron Paul

11:11am April 08, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Ron Paul laid the groundwork for his son's political rise. But Rand is making it very clear — this is not his father's campaign.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. walks from the stage after speaking during the Conservative Political Action Conference in February.

Can Libertarian Rand Paul Win A Republican Primary?

11:16am April 07, 2015

by Mara Liasson

As Paul embarks on a presidential campaign, he doesn't fit into the mold of either party neatly. Especially on foreign policy, the Kentucky senator faces a challenge.

National

Way More College Students Are Studying Korean. Is 'Hallyu' The Reason?

6:12pm April 03, 2015

by Kat Chow

Overall, college students aren't enrolling in foreign language classes as much as they used to. But more people are enrolling in Korean language classes.