How NBC Controls How You Watch The Olympics In The U.S.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Professor Andrew Zimbalist about NBC's stiff control over the Olympics coverage.
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Remembering Inventor And TV Pitchman Ron Popeil
Popeil, who died July 28, was an infomercial pioneer whose products included the Chop-O-Matic, the Veg-O-Matic, the smokeless ashtray and many other household gadgets. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Coverage Of The Claims Against Gov. Cuomo Is Everywhere — Except His Brother's Show
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo never covered the sexual misconduct probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his show. The state attorney general's report showed he advised his brother on responding to the allegations.
SiriusXM Revives Lucille Ball Radio Tapes For Podcast: 'Let's Talk To Lucy'
In the 1960s, comedian Lucille Ball hosted a CBS radio series, where she interviewed Hollywood figures. Those old recordings are being repurposed for a new SiriusXM channel and podcast series.
Olympics Spoilers Are Frustrating. Here's How You Can Avoid Them
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.
The Executive Editor At The 'Miami Herald' Responded Publicly To A Racist Email
Miami Herald Executive Editor Monica Richardson published her response to a racist email she received, launching a conversation not only with the sender but with Miami as a whole.
How Jad Abumrad, 'Radiolab' Creator And Co-Host, Got Hooked On Storytelling
Abumrad set out to compose film scores, but instead turned his focus to journalism. He has a new podcast miniseries called The Vanishing of Harry Pace.
As The Taliban Capture More Territory, Afghan Journalists Face More Risks
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Najib Sharifi, president of the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee, about the dangers of being an Afghan journalist as the Taliban gain ground in Afghanistan.
News Brief: House's Jan. 6 Probe, Opioid Settlement, ESPN Departure
Two GOP nominees are rejected from a panel set to probe the Capitol riot. States reach a $26 billion national opioid settlement. Maria Taylor is leaving ESPN after a colleague's remark about race.
ESPN's Maria Taylor Is Leaving The Network After A Colleague's Remarks About Race
Sports anchor Maria Taylor quit ESPN after contract talks broke down and a white colleague suggested that Taylor was promoted because she is Black.