Culture
‘Stars and Strife’ wants unity but falls short of demanding systemic change
October 2, 2020Stars and Strife seemingly has good intentions for a better world, but its skewed take on capitalism may leave many viewers unconvinced.
Read more‘To See Each Other,’ People’s Action podcast challenges rural America’s stereotypes
September 28, 2020Producers see a possible resurgence of progressive activity in rural areas.
Read more‘The Sit-In’: The week Harry Belafonte hosted ‘The Tonight Show’
September 25, 2020The camera sweeps over an applauding audience. Ed McMahon announces his familiar introduction—with a twist.
Read more‘Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground’ on PBS on October 6
September 24, 2020Two-time Emmy nominee writer-director Bernardo Ruiz has cobbled together an impressive, entertaining hour-long montage of the current state of the Latino electorate.
Read moreAfter getting government paycheck support, Opera Australia institutes mass layoffs
September 23, 2020As management slashes jobs, performers and members of the company declare: "No opera without us."
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