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Diversity Sells — But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male

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Diversity Sells — But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male

Women and minorities continue to be under-represented on TV and in film, both behind and in front of the camera, according to a new study — even though diverse films and shows make more money.

Diversity Sells — But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male

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Mr. Spock Was A Biracial Role Model Of Notable Cool

NPR host Arun Rath remembers the late Leonard Nimoy, and the personal significance of Star Trek's Spock as a biracial character on television.

Mr. Spock Was A Biracial Role Model Of Notable Cool

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Ex-'Weekend Edition' Producer Tight-Lipped On Her 'Jeopardy!' Appearance

We all know public radio types are pretty sharp, right? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Laura Lorson about her appearance on Jeopardy! Lorson hosts All Things Considered on KANU in Lawrence, Kan.

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He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy

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He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy

The Star Trek actor, writer, poet and photographer has died of lung disease at 83. NPR's Neda Ulaby has a look back at the long career of the man who was (and was not) Spock.

He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Small Batch Edition: 'The Sculptor' And Other Grand Graphic Novels

Glen Weldon and Petra Mayer talk about Scott McCloud's The Sculptor and recommend other graphic novels you might enjoy.

Small Batch Edition: 'The Sculptor' And Other Grand Graphic Novels

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Parks And Rec' And 'Better Call Saul'
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Parks And Rec' And 'Better Call Saul'

It's a week of good TV as we say farewell to Pawnee, Indiana and dive into the story of Breaking Bad's grimy defense attorney, who now has his own prequel.

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This Season On 'House Of Cards,' It's Tough To Be The Boss

Kevin Spacey's President Frank Underwood is embattled and often frustrated in the third season of Netflix's House of Cards. David Giesbrecht/Courtesy of Netflix hide caption

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This Season On 'House Of Cards,' It's Tough To Be The Boss

New episodes of Netflix's House of Cards debut today, and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says this season's challenges may please critics who say the show's vision of Washington, D.C., runs too smoothly.

This Season On 'House Of Cards,' It's Tough To Be The Boss

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'Battle Creek' Has The Flavor Of A TV Throwback From An Earlier Age

The new CBS show about two very mismatched investigative partners plays like a comedy. The characters are complicated and surprising, and the dialogue is crisp and quick. It's "a lot of fun to watch."

'Battle Creek' Has The Flavor Of A TV Throwback From An Earlier Age

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The Good, The Bad And The Hot: Movies To Warm Winter's Bite

Sidney Poitier smolders — and swelters — in In the Heat of the Night. Mirisch/United Artists/Kobal Collection hide caption

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The Good, The Bad And The Hot: Movies To Warm Winter's Bite

As much of the country shivers in the grip of a nasty winter, NPR movie critic Bob Mondello ponders cinematic heat — the movies that smolder, swelter and sizzle no matter what the mercury says.

The Good, The Bad And The Hot: Movies To Warm Winter's Bite

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