In 'Hacksaw Ridge,' A War Hero Changes Attitudes About Conscientious Objectors
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Hacksaw Ridge, a film about a World War II hero who changed American attitudes about conscientious objectors.
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Comedian Aparna Nancherla Makes Light Of The Heavy Stuff
Nancherla is riding high with a new TV special, a tour and a new album, Just Putting It Out There — all while dealing with some difficult personal issues, like depression and anxiety, on stage.
Make America Bake Again: A History Of Cake In The U.S.
From the waste-not ethos behind Angel Food Cake, to the science fads that sparked chocolate cake, American Cake tells a story of immigration and ingenuity.
'Doonesbury' Creator Has 'Great Fun' Putting Trump In A Comic Setting
"Donald and I go all the way back to when his hair was dark brown," Garry Trudeau jokes. His new book, Yuge!, is a collection of 30 years of comic strips featuring Trump as a character.
'Westworld' Creators Explore The 'Dark Thrills' Of The Digital Age
Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy offer a pessimistic view of human nature in Westworld, HBO's futuristic TV series about a theme park that allows tourists to act out their Wild West fantasies.
Small Batch: Late-Night Comedy And The 2016 Election
Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson break down the late-night field at the end of this bruising election season, and discuss how difficult it is to stand out and say something new.
The Art Of The Vote: Who Designs The Ballots We Cast?
Beyond party affiliation, beyond opinions on candidates, there's another factor that influences our vote: the very ballot on which it's cast. Here's a glimpse at how that ballot gets designed.
Akron Works To Bring Joy To Voting
Akron is one of four cities using civic-engagement grants to make voting a more playful and community-oriented act.
With Parallels To Iron Man, Mystic 'Dr. Strange' Comes Full Circle For Marvel Fans
The latest Marvel movie, Dr. Strange, is about a neurosurgeon on a quest to heal himself. It's worth the extra cost of a 3-D ticket, says reviewer Chris Klimek.
Writer Created 'Fleabag' By Looking At What She Loved, Then Taking It Away
The British comedy follows a young woman who lost her best friend in a tragic accident. Creator and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge says it was inspired by her relationship with her own best friend.