Nov 07 Discussion questions for 'The Overstory' By Elizabeth Flock "The Overstory" is our November book club for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, "Now Read This"… Continue reading
Nov 07 Matchbox Cars, coloring books and Magic: The Gathering join National Toy Hall of Fame By Associated Press A panel of experts selected the Class of 2019 from among nominated finalists that also included Care Bears, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Jenga, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Nerf Blaster, Risk, the smartphone and the top. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 7:30 Attorney Ben Crump on Trayvon Martin, racial hypocrisy and signs of progress Since 2012, the families of several unarmed young American black men shot to death by police in high-profile incidents have turned to civil rights attorney Ben Crump in pursuit of justice. Crump has now written a book arguing these killings… Continue watching
Nov 06 Ethan Hawke doesn't want to make movies that waste your time By Elizabeth Flock In a wide-ranging conversation, the actor-director spoke with the PBS NewsHour about telling the truth as an artist, how art can challenge viewpoints, and whether he’ll reunite with his “Before” collaborators for one more sequel. Continue reading
Nov 06 'Sesame Street' turns 50 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press This first episode of “Sesame Street” — sponsored by the letters W, S and E and the numbers 2 and 3 — aired in the fall of 1969. The show was designed by education professionals and child psychologists with one goal: to… Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 5:32 Why Edward Norton fought to deliver his new film, 'Motherless Brooklyn' By Jeffrey Brown Actor Edward Norton has starred in a wide range of movies, from cult hit “Fight Club” to commercial blockbuster “The Incredible Hulk.” But recently he’s been very selective about his projects. “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he both acts in and directs,… Continue watching
Nov 05 Acclaimed novelist Ernest Gaines dies at 86 By Associated Press Novelist Ernest J. Gaines, whose poor childhood on a small Louisiana plantation town germinated the stories of black struggles that grew into universal stories of grace and beauty, has died. He was 86. Continue reading
Nov 05 Burnout is rampant among doctors and nurses. Can the arts help? By Elizabeth Flock For decades, art therapy has been used to help patients. But today, doctors are looking at how it can also help health care providers. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 6:05 Enriching the lives of Nashville seniors, one song at a time By John Yang, Leah Nagy In Nashville, the nonprofit Music for Seniors connects the city’s musicians with its older residents in an effort to build community and improve seniors’ quality of life. Now, the organization is teaming up with researchers at Vanderbilt University to see… Continue watching
Nov 04 Justice Department sends letter to publisher of anonymous book on Trump's presidency By Associated Press The book, "A Warning," is by the official who wrote an essay published last year in The New York Times, alleging that numerous people in the government were resisting the "misguided impulses" of President Donald Trump. Continue reading