Media

Advertising on a skyscraper in Manama, Bahrain, shows news anchors for the newly launched Al-Arab TV network. The pan-Arab channel began broadcasting Sunday but was suspended Monday after it aired an interview with a critic of Bahrain's monarchy.

World News

Less Than A Day Old, Bahrain News Channel Is Yanked Off The Air

3:50pm February 02, 2015

by Greg Myre

The new Middle East broadcaster, Al-Arab, went on air Sunday. But it was shut down before dawn on Monday, apparently for airing an interview with an opponent of Bahrain's monarchy.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

Patriots Beat Seahawks 28-24 In Super Bowl XLIX

12:46pm February 02, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Defending champs Seattle were edged out by the East Coast rivals. The two closely matched teams were tied at halftime, but New England pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter.

Taraji P. Henson, left, and Terrence Howard star as Cookie and Lucious Lyon in the Fox TV show Empire.

Arts

The Success Of Fox's 'Empire' Reveals A Few Do's And Don'ts For TV

11:12am February 02, 2015

by Eric Deggans

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.

A stranded puppy sits in the rain. Don't worry, though: He's saved by horses.

Sports
Arts

Watch The Super Bowl Or We'll Kick This Dog: The Saddest Ads Ever

11:12am February 02, 2015

by Linda Holmes

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.

#PubRadioVoice brought together our listeners with African-American and Latino radio journalists in a discussion on whether the voices on air truly represent the "public" in public radio.

National

Is There A #PubRadioVoice That Sounds Like America?

5:24pm January 30, 2015

by Kenya Downs

Earlier this week, we hosted a Twitter chat that tackled questions about diversity in public radio and the pressure some journalists of color feel to sound "white."

The stars of Parenthood include, left to right, Erika Christensen Peter Krause, Bonnie Bedelia, Craig T. Nelson, Lauren Graham and Dax Shepard.

Arts

NBC's 'Parenthood' Ends As A Family Drama Built On Small Moments

10:07am January 30, 2015

by Eric Deggans

After six seasons, the final episode airs tonight. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says the show is a rare gem; a family drama centered on the small, emotional moments between relatives.

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World News

Syrian President Assad Talks To 'Foreign Affairs' Magazine

10:00pm January 29, 2015

The civil war in Syria has been going on for almost four years. Jonathan Tepperman recently met with President Bashar Assad in Damascus. He talks to Steve Inskeep about how Assad views the conflict.

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Sports
Arts

Intended For Millennials, Dish's Sling TV Is A Cord Cutter's Dream

6:57pm January 26, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Dish Network soon debuts its Sling TV streaming service, with a small group of cable channels for $20 a month. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans tried it and says Sling TV is a welcome challenge to cable.

National

Just Plane Sad: A Show Of Support For SkyMall

5:30pm January 26, 2015

by Elise Hu

News last week that SkyMall's parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection inspired an outpouring of odes to the kitschy in-flight catalog.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, leaves the stage after speaking at the Iowa Freedom Summit on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.

A GOP Weekend, Courtesy Of The Koch Network And Citizens United

2:59pm January 26, 2015

by Peter Overby

Contenders for the 2016 presidential race spoke at Saturday's Iowa Freedom Summit, and on Sunday night, Sens. Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul will participate in a live-streamed discussion.