Jun 19 James Burrows, director of classic sitcoms including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85 By Beth Harris, Associated Press Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 7:42 Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber One of the biggest hits on Broadway right now is a reimagined version of “Cats,” the legendary musical about a tribe of felines. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” has received acclaim and won three Tony Awards. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Jun 18 WATCH: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 8:25 'The Price of Exclusion' explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an influential report. Investigative journalist Nicole Carr traces that history through her own family and found… Continue watching
Jun 17 Listen Again: Dave Chappelle on Trump and the importance of comedy By Amna Nawaz We’re revisiting our episode with comedian Dave Chappelle, who sat down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn’t regret his controversial… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:56 New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper… Continue watching
Jun 15 South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela ’s 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91, his family announced in a statement Monday. Continue reading
Jun 15 Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation By Associated Press Banks contends in the lawsuit filed Saturday that they edited her interviews to create a false narrative. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 3:15 Remembering revolutionary painter David Hockney and his artistic legacy By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Taraporevala British artist and painter David Hockney, one of the most celebrated art icons of the 20th and 21st centuries, died at the age of 88. Jeffrey Brown has a look at his life and legacy. Continue watching