Dec 27 Newseum hailed free press, but got beaten by free museums By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Sitting almost equidistant between the White House and the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue, the glass-walled building became instantly recognizable for its multi-story exterior rendition of the First Amendment. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 7:28 Author Sarah Broom on 'The Yellow House' and putting New Orleans East on the map By Jeffrey Brown Sarah Broom’s 2019 memoir, “The Yellow House,” won the National Book Award for non-fiction. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Broom to discuss her mother and how an obsession with houses passed down two generations to the author herself, why Broom… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 5:17 At rare J.M.W. Turner show, the watercolors are as fragile as they are many By Jared Bowen, WGBH British painter J.M.W. Turner was both prolific and peripatetic, producing more than 30,000 watercolors during a lifetime in which he traveled throughout Europe. But these works are extremely susceptible to light damage and can be shown only once in a… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 3:05 Mike Love's Brief But Spectacular take on life as a Beach Boy Singer and songwriter Mike Love is best known as one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, whose infectious harmonies and unique California sound first hit the airways nearly 60 years ago, in 1961. Through the ups and downs… Continue watching
Dec 26 In 'Circe,' this witch is more artist than immortal By Elizabeth Flock Author Madeline Miller reimagined a reviled minor goddess from the "Odyssey" into a powerful figure who finds herself through hard work and dedication. Continue reading
Dec 26 Los Angeles prosecutors reviewing 8 cases against Weinstein By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The Los Angeles and Beverly Hills police departments each brought four investigations to prosecutors, according to a spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. No charges have been filed yet. Continue reading
Dec 26 Pop culture in the 2010s put a spotlight on diversity and inclusion By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press This was the decade of #OscarsSoWhite. But true racial diversity in entertainment remains an elusive goal. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 7:40 Pop culture 'game-changers' from the past decade With the approaching end of 2019, we take a look back at important moments and major developments from the past decade. Arts and entertainment changed dramatically during this period, transformed in their creation, distribution and consumption. Jeffrey Brown talks to… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 2:39 U.S. troops around the world sing 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' At the request of the NewsHour, the Defense Department produced a music video of service personnel around the world singing a seasonal favorite. It’s an annual holiday tradition, and this year’s song is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”… Continue watching
Dec 23 How Rose Simpson's lowrider is an homage to Pueblo potters By Kira Wakeam “A long time ago, we would actually make a pot, and carry it on our head. We would use it for the things we needed,” said Simpson. “And nowadays, we have these cars, and we use them, and it’s still… Continue reading