Former 'Onion' Editor On Why We Need Satire
Former Onion editor Joe Randazzo reacts to the attack of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo this week.
Commentary
'Selma' Backlash Misses The Point
Historian Peniel Joseph says Selma is the first major film about civil rights history that properly honors the contributions of the movement's African-American foot soldiers.
Satire May Be Uncomfortable, But Humor Makes Us Human
In light of the targeted killings at Charlie Hebdo in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon remembers the jokes people tell in grim places, and how dangerous people with no sense of humor can be.
Crowning The 33rd-Best Football Team In America
As we eagerly await the first official college football championship, commentator Frank Deford says it's intriguing that the U.S. places as much emphasis on college sports as it does on the pros.
Rewatching 'The Wire': Classic Crime Drama Seems Written For Today
As HBO releases the high-definition version of The Wire, NPR's Eric Deggans says that binge-watching the show feels more like reading today's headlines — especially on issues of race and class.
Egypt's Citizens Still Wait 'To Breathe Deep The Air Of Freedom'
Egypt has announced a retrial for three journalists jailed for their work. NPR's Eric Westervelt reflects on the reversal of justice in Egypt since his time covering the popular uprising at Tahrir.
For The New Year, Ray Bradbury's Buoyant Vision Of The Future
We saw a lot of dystopias in both films and books this year. Author Jason Sheehan has had enough. He plans to celebrate the new year with some science fiction that's actually hopeful about the future.
Hockey's Doc Emrick And His 153 Verbs
Hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick is that rare play-by-play man who is both an authority on the game and a connoisseur of the language.
For Wintry Weather, An Especially Cold And Snowy Tale
This week we celebrated not only Christmas, but also the solstice — the shortest day of the year. In honor of this wintry weather, author Edward Carey recommends his favorite winter fairy tale.
New Blood Donation Rules Would Still Exclude Many Gay Men
The FDA recommends overturning a lifetime ban on blood donations by men who have sex with men. It's the right solution, but it still won't help me donate.