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A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'

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A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'

The remake of the seminal TV miniseries begins on the History channel this week. Co-producer LeVar Burton says he recognized an opportunity to retell the story "to and for a new generation."

A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'

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Friday

Comedian Maria Bamford Finds Humor In Uncomfortable Topics

Fresh Air

The star of the new Netflix series Lady Dynamite has used comedy to address her serious struggles with OCD, bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. Originally broadcast July 18, 2013.

Comedian Maria Bamford Finds Humor In Uncomfortable Topics

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Chef Eddie Huang On Cultural Identity And 'Intestine Sticky Rice Hot Dog'

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The Salt

Chef Eddie Huang On Cultural Identity And 'Intestine Sticky Rice Hot Dog'

Huang and his brothers, Evan and Emery, headed to China to reconnect with their culture, to eat lots and lots of food — and to cook. He's documented his travels in his new book, Double Cup Love.

Chef Eddie Huang On Cultural Identity And 'Intestine Sticky Rice Hot Dog'

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Live At The Vulture Festival

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Live At The Vulture Festival

Audie Cornish joins us this week for a chat about the things we pick over endlessly and the sometimes unsatisfying intersection of politics and pop culture.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Live At The Vulture Festival

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Thursday

In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

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Television

In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

Fresh Air

This weekend, an eight-hour remake of the 1977 miniseries begins airing on A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel. TV critic David Bianculli says the new Roots deserves to be seen and talked about.

In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

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Tuesday

The Judgment Of Paris: The Blind Taste Test That Decanted The Wine World

Patricia Gallagher (from left), who first proposed the tasting; wine merchant Steven Spurrier; and influential French wine editor Odette Kahn. After the results were announced, Kahn is said to have demanded her scorecard back. "She wanted to make sure that the world didn't know what her scores were," says George Taber, the only journalist present that day. Courtesy of Bella Spurrier hide caption

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The Judgment Of Paris: The Blind Taste Test That Decanted The Wine World

Forty years ago, the top names in French food and wine judged a blind tasting pitting the finest French wines against unknown California bottles. The results revolutionized the wine industry.

The Judgment Of Paris: The Blind Taste Test That Decanted The Wine World

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Marc Maron On Sobriety And Managing His 'Uncomfortable' Comfort Zone

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Marc Maron On Sobriety And Managing His 'Uncomfortable' Comfort Zone

Fresh Air

The comic recently played out his own fictional relapse on his IFC show, Maron. He says relapse is "a very real fear of mine. I'm glad it happened in fiction and not in real life."

Marc Maron On Sobriety And Managing His 'Uncomfortable' Comfort Zone

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Sunday

Now At Your Comic Shop: Ta-Nehisi Coates And Michael Chabon

The first issue of Black Panther, written by Ta-Nehisi Coates (with art by Brian Stelfreeze) is the top-selling comic of 2016 so far. Marvel Entertainment hide caption

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Book News & Features

Now At Your Comic Shop: Ta-Nehisi Coates And Michael Chabon

Acclaimed authors — including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Chabon — have begun penning comic books, to great acclaim. Coates' first issue of Black Panther is the year's top-selling comic so far.

Now At Your Comic Shop: Ta-Nehisi Coates And Michael Chabon

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Friday

Television

From Walter White To LBJ, Bryan Cranston Is A Master Of Transformation

Fresh Air

After five seasons as Walt on Breaking Bad, Cranston reinvented himself as Lyndon B. Johnson in the play (and now the HBO film) All the Way. Originally broadcast March 27, 2014.

From Walter White To LBJ, Bryan Cranston Is A Master Of Transformation

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Movie Stars And Eurovision

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Movie Stars And Eurovision

We do spend some time with movie stars this week, but let's face it: You're all here to talk about the Eurovision Song Contest.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Movie Stars And Eurovision

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Wednesday

Kenya Barris On 'Black-ish' And What Kids Lose When They Grow Up With More

Kenya Barris is the creator and showrunner of the ABC comedy series, Black-ish. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP hide caption

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Kenya Barris On 'Black-ish' And What Kids Lose When They Grow Up With More

Fresh Air

Barris' ABC comedy series was inspired by his own family experiences. He says the show is about "raising your kids in a different environment than you were accustomed to being raised in."

Kenya Barris On 'Black-ish' And What Kids Lose When They Grow Up With More

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Tuesday

Racing Toward TV's Future, Late-Night Shows Shift To Anytime Social Media

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Racing Toward TV's Future, Late-Night Shows Shift To Anytime Social Media

Fresh Air

Late-night talk shows are focusing on increasing their Web audiences with segments like "Carpool Karaoke" and "Lip Sync Battle." TV critic David Bianculli says the changes are exciting.

Racing Toward TV's Future, Late-Night Shows Shift To Anytime Social Media

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