Pop Culture Happy Hour, Small Batch: 'Twin Peaks' Returns
Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon take a few minutes to discuss the resurrection of the David Lynch cult television series Twin Peaks.
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Cameron Esposito And The Comedy Of Confidence
In a new comedy album, Cameron Esposito covers strip clubs, her attraction to "women in crisis," her awkward youth, and her bone-deep comfort in her own skin.
'The Flash' Winks At History And Keeps Its Superhero Tone Light
The CW's remake of The Flash has an affection view of super-history, resting comfortably among the many version of many heroes already born.
Pop Culture Happy Hour, Small Batch: 'House Hunters International'
Glen Weldon and Linda Holmes sit down for a little chat about flats in Paris, bad jokes, and wanting to live abroad but still be at home.
Showtime's 'Homeland' Now Depends On Carrie Mathison As Flawed Hero
As Showtime's Emmy-winning terrorism drama starts its fourth season Sunday, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says the show struggles to continue without a key character.
Does Television Spanglish Need A Rewrite?
More Hollywood writers are having Latino characters speak a mix of English and Spanish. But if Latinos themselves are divided over Spanglish, how can the entertainment industry get it right?
Please Don't Judge John Mulaney By 'Mulaney'
John Mulaney is an exceptional, intelligent stand-up comedian. His new show on Fox is unfortunately not a good way to encounter his work at all.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Denzel Washington And 'Gilligan's Island'
On this week's show, we talk about how The Equalizer fits into the arc of Denzel Washington's long and full career, and we consider absurdist sitcoms as Gilligan's Island turns 50.
'Bob's Burgers' Serves Up Gently Savory Entertainment
The winningly sweet, wacky (and now Emmy-winning) cartoon follows a family and their struggling seaside burger joint. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard.
The Overworked 'Bad Judge' Still Doesn't Work
They've done quite an overhaul on the Kate Walsh vehicle Bad Judge, but it's still not hanging together.