Television

Nkechi Okoro Carroll went from being an economist to overseeing 3 TV shows

8:43am February 20, 2023

by Eric Deggans

How did a Federal Reserve economist become a showrunner leading three TV series on The CW and NBC? Nkechi Okoro Carroll credits a strong work ethic and lots of preparation.

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Fox News host Maria Bartiromo invited Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell on her show to discuss allegations of election fraud based on an email laying out claims even the writer called "pretty wackadoodle."

Politics & Government

The 'wackadoodle' foundation of Fox News' election-fraud claims

5:02am February 20, 2023

by David Folkenflik

A woman who put forth election-fraud claims that even she described as "pretty wackadoodle" was a source for baseless claims aired by Fox News in 2020. The network is now being sued for defamation.

Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78

4:03pm February 19, 2023

by The Associated Press

Belzer was one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU.

Music & Culture

Chuck D on his new hip-hop documentary 'Fight the Power'

6:33pm February 18, 2023

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with hip-hop artist Chuck D about the PBS documentary Fight the Power. The series describes the political and social conditions that gave rise to hip-hop.

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Arts

Actor Billy Crudup on his new Apple TV+ show 'Hello Tomorrow!'

8:02am February 18, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to actor Billy Crudup about his new Apple TV+ show "Hello Tomorrow!," in which his character tries to master the real estate business... and outer space.

His Dark Materials on HBO is an adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy.

Books
Arts

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

5:00pm February 17, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Scriptnotes podcast, Elissa Bassist's Hysterical, and more.

National

From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbot Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph isn't leaving the spotlight

4:13pm February 17, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Abbot Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph about her lengthy career and finding a spotlight later in life.

Publicity still portrait of American actors Raquel Welch and Jim Brown in the western drama '100 Rifles' (20th Century Fox), 1969.

Six must-see films with Raquel Welch, from 'Fantastic Voyage' to 'Myra Breckinridge'

10:21pm February 16, 2023

by Jonathan Franklin

The veteran film, television and stage actress died Wednesday morning at the age of 82, after a brief illness.

Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003, in New York. The All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster died Thursday at age 81.

All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver dies at 81

4:01pm February 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

McCarver had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators.

Arts

A daytime TV departure: Ryan Seacrest is leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'

3:39pm February 16, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

Seacrest told audiences he's leaving the seat beside his "work wife" on the morning show after six years and handing the job over to Kelly Ripa's real husband, Mark Consuelos.