Pop Culture Happy Hour: In One Year And Out The Other, 2016 Edition
Our now-traditional New Year's show forces us to reckon with last year's predictions and resolutions, and then we move on to this year's versions.
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In 2015, TV Broke Ground By Showing Relatable Women In Hijab
When Muslim women in headscarves appear on TV, it's often in the context of hate crimes, terrorism or politics. But in 2015, TV showed hijab-wearing women joking, coding and cooking up a storm.
50 Wonderful Things From 2015
Every year at this time, we look back on just some — just some! — of the stuff that was delightful in the past 12 months.
Seinfeld And Obama, Driving A Stingray And Getting Coffee
President Obama appears on Jerry Seinfeld's online show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Sample question: "How many world leaders do you think are just completely out of their mind?"
Ansari And Yang Explore The First-Generation Experience In 'Master Of None'
Parks and Recreation colleagues Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang initially bonded over their experiences as Asian-Americans living very different lives from their parents. Originally broadcast Nov. 5, 2015.
Despite 'Star Wars' Success, Disney Stock Drops
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ben Fritz of the Wall Street Journal about Disney stock dropping, despite enormous Star Wars success.
As TV Streaming Rises, So Does Internet Piracy
TV viewers are streaming their favorite shows more than ever. They are also stealing them more than ever. Why is this happening? NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Paul Tassi who covers technology and the Internet for Forbes to find out.
Actor Jeffrey Tambor On 'Transparent': 'I Loved It From The Very Beginning'
The actor plays a 70-something transgender woman on the Amazon series Transparent. He loves the role. As Maura, Tambor says, "I find myself much more vulnerable." Originally broadcast Dec. 10, 2015.
'Weekend Update' Co-Anchors Dish On 'SNL' And Donald Trump
As hosts of Saturday Night Live's news segment, Colin Jost and Michael Che are used to joking about hot-button issues — including the 2016 presidential election. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2015.
From Ferguson To The '16 Election, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice
The host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show says it took a few months — and some advice from Jon Stewart — for him to get comfortable in his new role. Originally broadcast Aug. 19, 2015.