May 19 Foodie Economist: How To Find Great Eats By Elizabeth Shell When economist Tyler Cowen finishes his day job at George Mason University and dinner time rolls around, he gets to sink his teeth into his hobby: blogging about -- and eating -- ethnic food in and… Continue reading
May 03 Watch Gauging Americans’ Range of Reactions to Bin Laden’s Death American reactions to the news of Osama bin Laden's death ranged from exuberance to quiet relief. Judy Woodruff discusses U.S. reactions with the Rev. Janet Vincent, who ministered to 9/11 rescuers and families; former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and Lauren… Continue watching
May 02 Watch Albright: Bin Laden Death a ‘Very Big Victory,’ But Not ‘Happily Ever After’ Jim Lehrer discusses the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on U.S. foreign policy and efforts to fight extremism with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Chuck Hagel. Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch Budget Battles Reignite Animosity Between Congress, D.C. Government There is a historically tense relationship between the government and the DC's residents. Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch Washington, Islamabad Clash Over U.S. Covert Activity in Pakistan Longtime anti-terrorism ally Pakistan demanded the U.S. limit covert activities inside the country. The escalating war of words comes after U.S. drone strikes killed 40 civilians and a CIA contractor who killed two Pakistanis was released. Gwen Ifill discusses the… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch Artist Alexa Meade’s Canvas Is the Human Body Artist Alexa Meade paints on an unusual canvas: the human body. Continue watching
Feb 09 Drawing and Hustling in Washington, D.C. By Kurtis Lee, Tom LeGro, Mike Fritz Nikita Z. Murray sees dollar signs -- not faces -- when he sits down to draw a portrait. It's a Friday afternoon in Arlington, Va., and Murray is working the shopping mall food court. Continue reading
Dec 16 Phylicia Rashad, Marcus Gardley Pay Homage With ‘every tongue confess’ By Tom LeGro Mysticism, spirituality, racism and redemption are major themes of "every tongue confess," a new work by playwright Marcus Gardley that saw its world premiere at the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Oct 28 Thursday’s Art Notes By Tom LeGro In today's arts and culture headlines, an American car enthusiast pays $4.1 million at auction to buy James Bond's most famous car and the New York Philharmonic renews its efforts to visit Cuba. Continue reading
Sep 02 Thursday’s Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, a fire at the Phillips Collection and California passes a new law on stolen art. Continue reading