The Super Bowl, Shark Attacks And Monday Morning Quarterbacks
Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson of Pop Culture Happy Hour sit down for a chat about the game, the halftime show and the adorable, adorable puppy.
Arts & Life
Bradley Cooper: 'Sniper' Controversy Distracts From Film's Message About Vets
As the film's depiction of the Iraq War has come under scrutiny, Cooper, who portrays Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, says the discussion is moving away from "the fact that 22 vets commit suicide each day."
Oprah Winfrey And 'Selma' Director Ava DuVernay Team Up For A Series
One of the most powerful people in television is teaming up with a top-notch film (and TV) director to create a new series based on the novel Queen Sugar.
Sandwich Monday: Meow Parlour
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we visit a cat cafe in New York. That's like a regular cafe, but with cats — and the people who love them.
Fast-Sprouting Acorn Challenges PBS' British TV Dominance
The niche digital portal Acorn holds rights to some of the best-known British TV shows. David Folkenflik reports it's now streaming some of those shows on its own, in competition with PBS and the BBC.
8 Picture Books You Don't Have To Be A Kid To Love
Here at NPR Books, we may be grown-ups, but we still enjoy channeling our inner 7-year-old. And this week, we have the perfect excuse: Monday's Caldecott Medal announcement for picture book artistry.
As America Grays, A Call For Dignity In Aging And Elder Care
In The Age of Dignity, Ai-jen Poo says getting older should be viewed not from a place of scarcity and fear but as an opportunity. And, she writes, the U.S. must fix its flawed care system.
Mindy Kaling's Super Bowl Ad: Are Indian Women Invisible?
In a commercial, the comedian pretends no one can see her. One Indian journalist wonders if there's more to the ad than selling insurance.
The Success Of Fox's 'Empire' Reveals A Few Do's And Don'ts For TV
Fox's hip-hop drama is a growing hit that could rescue the network. In a fragmented marketplace, the TV industry is learning the value of creating shows for underserved audiences.
Watch The Super Bowl Or We'll Kick This Dog: The Saddest Ads Ever
After years of nearly naked women and crazy animals, the Super Bowl ads had a new theme this year: your heart, and how to break it.