Louis C.K. On Life And Stand-Up: 'I Live In Service For My Kids'
The star of the FX series Louie talks about the pain of his first-ever open mic experience and the "massive gift" of taking care of others before himself.
Television
Successful Superhero TV Shows Go Beyond Superpowers
Superheroes are big on TV, but why do some shows work and others fail? It's not about the costumes or the special effects.
After Fan Pressure, Netflix Makes 'Daredevil' Accessible To The Blind
The series stars a blind superhero — but at first, it lacked audio descriptions for the visually impaired. Netflix has added that option, but the issue raises larger questions of online accessibility.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Food In Pop Culture And Going Back To College
On this week's show, we talk about competitive cooking shows, delicious food in the movies, and all the things we've learned about pop culture representations of college.
A Look At 'Blackbird,' The First Film On The New 'Black Netflix'
The Urban Movie Channel, created by BET founder Robert L. Johnson, is being touted as the black Netflix. Its first original movie, Blackbird, is about a gay interracial romance in the Deep South.
In Its Season Finale, 'Fresh Off The Boat' Is Still Wrestling With Authenticity
Its fiercest critic, Eddie Huang, whose memoir inspired the show, says his life isn't recognizable in it. What's "real" or not is up for debate.
'Last Man' Will Forte On Beards, Comedy And Bruce Dern's Acting Advice
Forte tells Fresh Air about landing a job on Saturday Night Live and learning on the set of Nebraska that acting is "all about commitment."
MLB To Debut 'Statcast' Tracking Technology Tonight
Major League Baseball is ushering in a whole new era of statistics for TV screens during Tuesday night's Nationals vs. Cardinals broadcast. NPR asks sports writers if the new technology is too much.
George Takei And Company To Hollywood Gatekeepers: Fix Your Diversity Problem
A coalition of multi-ethnic Hollywood watchdogs is pushing talent agencies to add some color to their lineups.
How The South Korean Government Made K-Pop A Thing
K-pop — or Korean pop — makes its latest move toward the center of American pop culture with Nickelodeon's new show, Make It Pop. But beyond "Gangnam Style," how did K-pop evolve?