'Bambi' Artist Tyrus Wong Dies At 106
The Hollywood artist and calligrapher who designed Disney's Bambi has died at age 106.
Arts & Life
'Selection Day' Tells Tale Of Cricket Playing Brothers In Mumbai
The author Aravind Adiga has never glossed over the challenges facing people in India. His latest book, Selection Day, is about two brothers who grow up in a Mumbai slum being told that their only way out is through cricket.
Lin-Manuel Miranda On Disney, Mixtapes And Why He Won't Try To Top 'Hamilton'
Miranda says he doesn't feel the need to duplicate the success of Hamilton. "If you think in terms of topping, you're in the wrong business," he says.
How One Video Game Unflinchingly Tackles Racism With History And Raw Interactions
Creators of Mafia III, set in a fictionalized Louisiana, took a documentary approach to confronting players with prejudice and bigotry of the 1960s South from the perspective of a black protagonist.
Beautiful, Icy 'History Of Wolves' Transcends Genre
Emily Fridlund's electrifying debut novel History of Wolves is a contemporary coming-of-age story about a young woman — but it avoids the familiar story arc so common to other novels in that genre.
Bigly Listicle Of Banished Words For 2017 Unveiled
Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of banished words for 2017. John R. Shibley, who curates the list, talks about the bete noires that made the bigly listicle of guesstimates.
New York's East Village Ushers In New Year With Feast Of Language
The Poetry Project celebrates its 50th year of supporting contemporary poets. For the 43rd time, it held a marathon poetry reading on New Year's Day at St. Mark's Church-In-The Bowery.
Having Thick Skin Is A 'Survival Technique,' Says Comic Jeff Ross
Ross says he learned to "dish it out and take it" as a kid in Newark, NJ. He likens celebrity roasts to "a party where everybody goes and has a good time." Originally broadcast Sept. 13, 2016.
In Mexico City, A Technicolor Borough Serves Up Tasty Street Foods — On Water
The ancient canals of Mexico City's Xochimilco borough are packed with colorful barges, centuries-old floating gardens, and boats selling an array of local street foods.
Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'
The Grey's Anatomy co-star tells NPR's Michel Martin he's seen the effects of his actions in the public consciousness and discourse. He says he's inspired by black women and the black LGBTQ community.