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In The World Of Chefs, Asian-American Women Are Turning Up The Heat

2:54pm October 15, 2014

by Jean Ho

Food writers have argued that Asian-American chefs are having a moment. But in this coverage, there's a glaring absence in this most recent celebration of Asian-American chefs: women.

Washington Keeps A Keen Eye On Senate Races

9:42am October 13, 2014

by Cokie Roberts

With just a little more than three weeks left until midterm elections, political analysts believe the Republicans have a good chance of winning enough seats to take over the Senate from Democrats.

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Andrew Lincoln, left, and Norman Reedus star in AMC's The Walking Dead.

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AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Is A Hit Show With Two Meanings

2:20pm October 11, 2014

by Eric Deggans

As The Walking Dead returns for a fifth season Sunday, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says some storylines offer extra meaning for fans who have read the graphic novels which inspired the show.

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Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash on The CW's The Flash.

Arts

'The Flash' And 'Gotham' Succeed By Taking Comic Book Stories Seriously

2:24pm October 08, 2014

by Eric Deggans

As The CW's new superhero series The Flash debuts tonight, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans notes the best new broadcast dramas of the fall season are based on comic book stories.

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Jennifer Hasler (left) and Karina Tittjung smile after picking up their marriage license at the Oklahoma County courthouse in Oklahoma City Monday. When the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the issue of gay marriage, it opened the door for gay men a

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5 Questions About The Supreme Court And Gay Marriage In The U.S.

7:22pm October 06, 2014

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court surprised many by refusing to weigh in on gay marriage Monday. And it prompted a question: What does this mean for same-sex couples in 20 states that still have a ban?

Claire Danes, right, plays CIA station chief Carrie Mathison with Alex Lanipekun on Showtime's Homeland.

Arts

Showtime's 'Homeland' Now Depends On Carrie Mathison As Flawed Hero

5:52am October 05, 2014

by Eric Deggans

As Showtime's Emmy-winning terrorism drama starts its fourth season Sunday, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says the show struggles to continue without a key character.

David Tennant, left, and Anna Gunn star in the Fox TV crime drama, Gracepoint.

Arts

Fox's 'Gracepoint': An American Remake Best Viewed With Fresh Eyes

1:00pm October 02, 2014

by Eric Deggans

Fox's new show Gracepoint is a remake of a British murder mystery, Broadchurch. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says those who saw the original might want to watch the new series with someone who hasn't.

Ramon Franco as Fausto Galvan on FX's The Bridge.

Arts

FX's 'The Bridge' Finds Authenticity In Spanish-Language Scenes

9:06am October 01, 2014

by Eric Deggans

"We're giving those 33 million Hispanics in the U.S. ... a point where they can actually identify themselves," says Demian Bichir, a star of the cross-border crime drama.

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White House And GOP-Controlled House Appear To Agree On ISIS Strategy

7:17am September 29, 2014

by Cokie Roberts

House Speaker John Boehner told ABC's This Week that he may bring Congress back for a special session, if necessary, to give the president authority to wage a full-out fight against the Islamic State.

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The cast of Gilligan's Island (clockwise from top left): Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Alan Hale Jr., Dawn Wells, Bob Denver, Russell Johnson

Arts

Gilligan's Island At 50: A Goofy Show From A Time Of TV Innocence

6:23pm September 26, 2014

by Eric Deggans

As classic sitcom Gilligan's Island celebrates its 50th birthday, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says it is an example of a show much loved by fans despite widely acknowledged mediocrity.