May 03 Watch 6:42 How music brought Gloria and Emilio Estefan together Gloria and Emilio Estefan have cultivated a successful joint music career spanning decades, though most closely associated with smash hits of the 1980s. The latest accolade added to their collection is the Gershwin Prize of Popular Song, awarded by the… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 6:48 The trauma of a childhood on the front lines of Ukraine’s war By Nick Schifrin In eastern Ukraine, war with Russian-backed separatists has raged on and off for five years, forcing a generation of children to endure prolonged trauma and the premature loss of innocence. The film “The Distant Barking of Dogs” chronicles the story… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 6:19 Author David Treuer on rewriting the Native American narrative By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Traditionally, movies and books about Native American life have focused on tragedy and defeat. Now, a new work of history and reporting urges readers to consider a more complex culture that is not only still living, but evolving. Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 3:27 ‘Veep’ executive producer Frank Rich on a life in theater Writer and producer Frank Rich has led a long and varied career in the arts, from serving as theater critic for The New York Times to his current role as executive producer for the hit HBO show “Veep,” now in… Continue watching
May 02 Meet the entrepreneur connecting indigenous artists with the global art market By Maea Lenei Buhre The benefits of life in larger cities can also come with the loss of a rich rural or indigenous craft culture. But this social enterprise company aims to bridge the gap between native artists and customers across the world. Continue reading
May 02 Discussion questions on ‘An Odyssey’ By Elizabeth Flock "An Odyssey" is the story of what happens when Daniel Mendelsohn's 81-year-old father decides to sit in on his college course on the ancient Greek epic poem. Continue reading
May 02 ‘Mortal Kombat’ inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame By Associated Press "Super Mario Kart," "Colossal Cave Adventure," and the ubiquitous "Solitaire" game built into Microsoft Windows were also given a spot in the hall of fame. Continue reading
Apr 30 ‘An Odyssey’ is May’s pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club By Elizabeth Flock "An Odyssey" is the story of what happened when Daniel Mendelsohn's 81-year-old father, Jay, enrolled in his college course on Homer's epic poem. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 6:21 ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang answers your questions Emily Chang, author of our April pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “Brotopia.” Plus, Jeff announces the May book selection. Continue watching
Apr 30 ‘Hadestown’ leads Tony Award nominations with 14 nominations By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press "Hadestown," singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell's Broadway debut, earned a leading 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, followed by the jukebox musical "Ain't Too Proud," built around songs by the Temptations, which received a dozen nominations. Continue reading