archive

January 4, 2013 On this week's show, we look back at our successes and not-so-much-successes in our resolutions for 2012, and we move forward to 2013.

Summary

ListenPlaylist

January 3, 2013 On Sunday, the PBS anthology series Masterpiece Classic begins its third season of Downton Abbey, the British period drama that has taken England — and America — by storm.

Transcript

On Fresh Air from WHYYPlaylist

January 3, 2013 The TV drama Downton Abbey touches on many historical events as it traces the lives of an English estate's family and staff. The show's third season starts Jan. 6 on PBS; in the meantime, test your knowledge of its historical context — and some plot points — with our quiz.

Summary

January 2, 2013 Our live show concluded with an audience Q&A that you can now enjoy — just like you were there!

Summary

ListenPlaylist

January 2, 2013 In this morning's roundup: the upcoming films, the literary resolutions, the predictions, and more for the New Year.

Summary

January 1, 2013 Comic W. Kamau Bell's show, produced by Chris Rock, mixes standup, sketches and interviews. Bell tells Fresh Air about the origins of his political humor and why it's important for him to have a multiracial audience.

Transcript

On Fresh Air from WHYYPlaylist

January 1, 2013 We run down 50 favorite pop culture moments of last year, from television to film to books.

Summary

January 1, 2013 Coffee, wine, beer and cocktails were popular topics on The Salt in 2012, as well as weightier matters like organic food, genetically modified seeds, and the paleo diet.

Summary

December 31, 2012 Glen Weldon wraps up his 2012 review with four graphic novels that cover territory from kids with secrets to ghosts in graveyards to a difficult experience in the art world.

Summary

December 29, 2012 Marvel Comics has killed off the iconic web-headed superhero — or to be more precise, they've killed off Peter Parker. Spider-Man will continue web-slinging, albeit with a twist that has earned writer Dan Slott the ire of many fans.

Transcript

On Weekend Edition SaturdayPlaylist

December 28, 2012 At our first live show, we run down favorite moments and performances, look forward to next year, offer a quiz, and talk about what's making us happy this week.

Summary

ListenPlaylist

December 28, 2012 People have been watching television with their laptops, smartphones or tablets in hand for a while now. It's called the two-screen experience. This year, social media chatter about TV grew by about 800 percent — and broadcasters are trying harder than ever to join the conversation.

Transcript

On Morning EditionPlaylist