Adam Haslett has written two novels and one short story collection, all of them bestsellers. Haslett has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize twice. Our book critic, Maureen Corrigan, says Haslett's new novel, "Mothers And Sons," will likely be another contender for all the glittering prizes.
Terry Gross interviews Nobel Peace Prize winner and advocate MALALA YOUSEFZAI, recipient of the 2026 WHYY Lifelong learning award. This interview was recorded live on stage at the WHYY studios.
Tilda Swinton. She stars in the new Pedro Almodovar film "The Room Next Door." She plays a former war correspondent who has determined to end her suffering from cancer and its debilitating treatments by ending her life within a month with a pill she purchased on the dark web.
Robert Klein is one of the forerunners of the current stand-up comedy boom. His 1973 album "Child of the 50s" established him as one the leading comics of the baby boomer generation. Klein grew up in the Bronx and honed his skill in the improvisation troupe Second City.
Ever since Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island from the Native Americans, New York City's character has been defined by money and con artistry. So it is that classic New York stories are always populated by a grifter or two.
The French pianist is known for inserting pieces of wood between strings to produce new sounds. Delbecq's technique — as showcased on his new album — can make him sound like he has an extra hand.
On Oct. 5, The New York Times published an article detailing alleged sexual misconduct by film executive Harvey Weinstein that dated back nearly three decades.
Steven Soderbergh's engrossing new movie, No Sudden Move, is an ensemble crime thriller set in 1954 Detroit, a gorgeously designed world of fedoras and trenchcoats, smoky wood-paneled offices and vintage automobiles. Like the classic '50s noirs that inspired it, Ed Solomon's densely plotted script is full of double-crosses and dirty dealings.
