Pop Culture

Aparna Nancherla says that making jokes about depression and anxiety injects "a little dose of hope."

Arts

Comedian Aparna Nancherla Makes Light Of The Heavy Stuff

4:20pm November 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

Nancherla is riding high with a new TV special, a tour and a new album, Just Putting It Out There — all while dealing with some difficult personal issues, like depression and anxiety, on stage.

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Arts

'Westworld' Creators Explore The 'Dark Thrills' Of The Digital Age

1:37pm November 07, 2016

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy offer a pessimistic view of human nature in Westworld, HBO's futuristic TV series about a theme park that allows tourists to act out their Wild West fantasies.

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Samantha Bee is the host of Full Frontal With Samantha Bee.

Arts

Small Batch: Late-Night Comedy And The 2016 Election

10:48am November 07, 2016

by Stephen Thompson

Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson break down the late-night field at the end of this bruising election season, and discuss how difficult it is to stand out and say something new.

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Arts

With Parallels To Iron Man, Mystic 'Dr. Strange' Comes Full Circle For Marvel Fans

8:28am November 06, 2016

by Chris Klimek

The latest Marvel movie, Dr. Strange, is about a neurosurgeon on a quest to heal himself. It's worth the extra cost of a 3-D ticket, says reviewer Chris Klimek.

In the show, Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge, right) copes with the death of her best friend, Boo (Jenny Rainsford). Before Boo died, the two ran a guinea pig-themed cafe together.

Arts

Writer Created 'Fleabag' By Looking At What She Loved, Then Taking It Away

8:09am November 06, 2016

by NPR Staff

The British comedy follows a young woman who lost her best friend in a tragic accident. Creator and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge says it was inspired by her relationship with her own best friend.

This Election Is Even Tough For Comedians

5:11pm November 05, 2016

For the past two years this election season has been relentless. And it turns out it's especially tough for stand up comedians. Washington, D.C. comedian Rob Maher explains.

Beyoncé, Jay-Z Join Clinton On Campaign Trail To Drive Up Minority Turnout

9:16am November 05, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Hillary Clinton campaigned in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania in an effort to excite young voters and shore up turnout among African-Americans in states that can protect her path to victory.

Books
Arts

For Tippi Hedren, Hitchcock's Scares Came Off-Screen

9:16am November 05, 2016

by NPR Staff

In her new memoir, Tippi, the actress speaks frankly about Hollywood, her career, and her complicated relationship with Alfred Hitchcock — who made her a star, but also made her life hell.

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A Tribe Called Quest To Join Host Dave Chappelle On Saturday Night Live

7:34pm November 04, 2016

by Maggie Penman

This news from NBC comes not long after the announcement that the hip-hop group will release their first album in nearly two decades. They say it will be their last.

Arts

A Monarch Balances Personal And Royal Demands In 'The Crown'

5:07am November 03, 2016

by Eric Deggans

Netflix debuts its newest prestige series, a period drama that, over six seasons, will trace the life of Queen Elizabeth, from her wedding in 1947 to the present.