What The Hell's Behind All This Cursing?
NPR's Scott Simon observes an uptick in the number of profanities uttered by politicians speaking in official capacities, and muses about what the strategy is, and the effect it's having.
Politics & Pop Culture
5 Films Look At The Los Angeles Riots From (Almost) Every Angle
The documentaries attempt to complete the picture of what transpired in LA in 1992 after Rodney King was beaten by police, showing how the riots affected a wide swath of Angelenos.
Black-Jewish Relations Intensified And Tested By Current Political Climate
Activist ties that go back to the Civil Rights Movement are being strained by divergent viewpoints on the movement for black lives and Israel's position on Palestine.
How Young Muslims Define "Halal Dating" For Themselves
Young Muslims find a middle ground for fostering romantic relationships between what is permissible and what is forbidden.
A Theory To Better Understand Diversity, And Who Really Benefits
The business model for diversity teaches students about cultural preferences and how to avoid offense, but it is ill-equipped to unpack social group power dynamics.
Trump Will Toast NFL's Patriots At The White House — At Least Most Of Them
President Trump will host the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots at the on Wednesday. The president has strong ties to the team. But some players are boycotting, saying they don't feel welcome.
This Week In Race: Pepsi Challenged; Appropriation Nation; Black Twitter Explained
California's Senate votes to limit the cooperation police can give immigration authorities, while research shows fear of deportation can make people sick. And, Pepsi's unity message backfires.
The NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert Transcends Its Fraught Political Moment
Monday night's presentation of the 2017 NEA Jazz Masters fellowships, coming under the shadow of a proposed presidential budget that would eliminate the NEA outright, mixed politics with grace.
Trump Says Snoop Dogg Video Would've Ended In Jail Time, Calls Career 'Failing'
President Trump's lawyer also responded to the satirical music video from BADBADNOTGOOD, Snoop Dogg and Kaytranada, calling it "totally disgraceful. Snoop owes the president an apology."
Former President Bush Says SNL Impressions Never Bothered Him A Bit
"The best humor is when you make fun of yourself," George W. Bush said on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday night. President Trump regularly dismisses the satirical jabs aimed at his administration.