A Conversation With Tom Perez, Chairman Of The Democratic National Committee
We also get his take on the presidential debate.
Television
Roy, Oh Roy: That 'Succession' Finale Was A Trip
In the second season finale of HBO's Succession, the Roys regroup after their difficult congressional hearings. It turns out the family that yachts together ties itself into knots together.
Discovery Docuseries: 'Why We Hate'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer discusses the new documentary series "Why We Hate" with directors Sam Pollard and Geeta Gandbhir. It debuts Sunday on the Discovery Channel.
'El Camino' Gives Jesse Pinkman Life Beyond 'Breaking Bad'
The new Netflix movie starring Aaron Paul as a desperate Jesse, on the run immediately after the events of the Breaking Bad finale, explores the trauma that his association with Walter White created.
Aaron Paul Didn't Think His 'Breaking Bad' Character Would Live This Long
The Emmy Award-winning actor returns as drug dealer Jesse Pinkman in El Camino, a movie sequel to Breaking Bad. In 2011, Paul said his character was supposed to die in the TV show's first season.
6 Years Later, 'El Camino' Proves Just As Exciting And Original As 'Breaking Bad'
The Netflix film picks up right where Breaking Bad left off, with Jesse (Aaron Paul) speeding off after escaping from his captors. From there, El Camino is a wild and spellbinding ride.
'Breaking Bad' Creator Vince Gilligan Reflects On Meth And Morals
Gilligan's AMC show centered on a chemistry teacher who created a meth empire. In 2011, Gilligan told Fresh Air that he pitched the series by saying, "You take Mr. Chips and turn him into Scarface."
'Sesame Street' Doesn't Shy Away From The Topic Of Addiction
Sesame Street has revealed the reason why one puppet character went into foster care. The children's program is taking on one of the most difficult social issues of our time: addiction.
Mediocre TV Proves To Be Good Enough For Audiences
TV has a lot of just OK shows. Examples include The CW's Nancy Drew reboot, Fox's Almost Family, ABC's Stumptown, NBC's Sunnyside. Why the mediocrity? People watch it.
Rip Taylor Was In On The Joke
The comedian, who died Sunday, knew how to make an entrance — tossing confetti, laughing boisterously and insisting the audience join him.