In Mexico, Comedian Breaks New Ground And Gender Barrier
Stand-up comedy is late coming to Mexico, but Sofia Nino de Rivera, with self-deprecating humor, sells out shows and has a one-woman hit on Netflix.
Arts & Life
Feeling 'Young, Scrappy And Hungry'? Have A 'Hamilton'-Inspired Meal
It was only a matter of time before fans of the Broadway hit sought out culinary tributes to their most treasured folk hero. Here are historically minded ideas to eat like the Founding Father.
'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 2: 'You're A Dragon. Be A Dragon'
In "Stormborn," lots of long-hoarded information was finally shared, and in a massive sea battle, buckles got gruesomely swashed.
A Veteran TV News Anchor Pens A Prescient Novel In 'Amanda Wakes Up'
Alisyn Camerota's book is about a political newcomer fresh from Hollywood facing off against a female senator. But 2016 similarities aside, the CNN anchor says she wrote it long before the election.
'Caesar's Last Breath' Is A Breezy History Of Our Atmosphere
Sam Kean's funny, conversational new book reminds us not to take the air we breathe for granted — our atmosphere can tell stories about everything from dinosaurs and Julius Caesar to space flight.
Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit' Revisits An American Tragedy: The Algiers Motel Incident
During the Detroit riots, three young black men were killed by white police officers at the Algiers Motel. The year was 1967, but Bigelow says, "It feels very much like it's today."
Not My Job: We Quiz Comedian Bassem Youssef On Tubers
The Egyptian satirist got his start on YouTube, so we're going to see how much he knows about actual tubers. Youssef will answer three questions about potatoes.
Yes, Some Comics Are For Kids — And They're Big Business
What's the best way to get people reading comics? Hook 'em young. And comics for early readers are booming — even big publishers like DC, famed for grim and gritty, are getting in on the action.
What It's Like To Be A 'Breakup/Divorce Coach'
Breaking up is hard to do, as the song says. If you're stuck, you can always call Natalia Juarez, a breakup expert based in Toronto. NPR's Scott Simon talks with her about her business.
Life Lessons (With Zombies) In 'Minecraft: The Island'
Max Brooks' latest novel is set in the world of the popular video game Minecraft — and once you get past that, it has a lot of valuable ideas for young readers, cleverly disguised with plenty of fun.