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'Mrs. America': A Star-Studded Cast Puts The ERA In The Spotlight

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'Mrs. America': A Star-Studded Cast Puts The ERA In The Spotlight

The Hulu series Mrs. America follows the epic battle between Phyllis Schlafly on one side and a battery of 1970s feminist activists on the other.

'Mrs. America': A Star-Studded Cast Puts The ERA In The Spotlight

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Idols, Islands, Snakes & Rats: 20 Years Of 'Survivor'

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Idols, Islands, Snakes & Rats: 20 Years Of 'Survivor'

Started out eating rats, and now they're here. Forty seasons in, Survivor is midway through a season where former winners are playing against each other. And as you'd imagine, it's a doozy. From which season is best to which winner is best to whether host Jeff Probst is a hero or a villain, we take a look at why Survivor has been a staple of TV conversation for 20 years.

Idols, Islands, Snakes & Rats: 20 Years Of 'Survivor'

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3 Movies That Strike A Balance Between Escapism And Anxiety

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3 Movies That Strike A Balance Between Escapism And Anxiety

Fresh Air

What to watch next while sheltering in place? Critic Justin Chang recommends Sorry We Missed You, Green for Danger and My Neighbor Totoro.

3 Movies That Strike A Balance Between Escapism And Anxiety

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Need A Mental Escape? These Books Offer Solace In Troubled Times

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Need A Mental Escape? These Books Offer Solace In Troubled Times

Fresh Air

With much of the world on lockdown due to the pandemic, critic Maureen Corrigan turns to books for companionship. Her recommended reads span fiction, nonfiction and poetry — some old, some new.

Need A Mental Escape? These Books Offer Solace In Troubled Times

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A Haunting Home Movie Inspired Lois Lowry To Write 'On The Horizon'
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A Haunting Home Movie Inspired Lois Lowry To Write 'On The Horizon'

The film, made in 1939 or 1940, shows Lowry as a child playing on the beach, with a ship in the distance. She later learned it was the USS Arizona, which sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

A Haunting Home Movie Inspired Lois Lowry To Write 'On The Horizon'

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The Show Must Go Online: Theaters Closed By COVID-19 Get Creative

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The Show Must Go Online: Theaters Closed By COVID-19 Get Creative

As venues across the country have shut down in response to the coronavirus, some theaters have made archival videos of the closed productions available online, for the cost of a ticket.

The Show Must Go Online: Theaters Closed By COVID-19 Get Creative

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Not My Job: Samin Nosrat Plays Our Game, 'Crosby, Stills, Nash, Acid, Heat'
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Not My Job: Samin Nosrat Plays Our Game, 'Crosby, Stills, Nash, Acid, Heat'

We've invited the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat to play a game called "Crosby, Stills, Nash, Acid, Heat!" Three questions about Woodstock, the famous music festival.

Not My Job: Samin Nosrat Plays Our Game, 'Crosby, Stills, Nash, Acid, Heat'

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'Dear Stranger': Connecting People 1 Letter At A Time

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The Coronavirus Crisis

'Dear Stranger': Connecting People 1 Letter At A Time

As the coronavirus forces people to keep their distance, a humanities program in Oregon brings residents together in an old-fashioned way.

'Dear Stranger': Connecting People 1 Letter At A Time

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It's 'Alchemy': Alan Zweibel Explains How He Helps 'Funny People Be Funnier'

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It's 'Alchemy': Alan Zweibel Explains How He Helps 'Funny People Be Funnier'

Zweibel began writing for Borscht Belt comics in 1972, earning $7 per joke. His memoir Laugh Lines chronicles four decades of comedic collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business.

It's 'Alchemy': Alan Zweibel Explains How He Helps 'Funny People Be Funnier'

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Set 1,500 Years From Now, 'The Last Emperox' Is Still Pretty Timely
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Set 1,500 Years From Now, 'The Last Emperox' Is Still Pretty Timely

In the last installment of Scalzi's Interdependency trilogy, a ruler must fight to save a galactic empire threatened by greed, complacency and the collapse of vital resources. Sound familiar?

Set 1,500 Years From Now, 'The Last Emperox' Is Still Pretty Timely

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