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Culture Archive

Archives for September 2015

Politics
CNBC just announced its Republican debate rules, and a few candidates are in big troubleCNBC just announced its Republican debate rules, and a few candidates are in big trouble
Politics

Here’s who could miss the cut.

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
5 podcasts that find depth and wit in 30 minutes or less5 podcasts that find depth and wit in 30 minutes or less
Culture

They can even make your commute enjoyable.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Of course Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Jesus would have.Of course Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Jesus would have.
Culture

He’s met with same-sex marriage advocates, too. So why not Davis?

By Emily St. James
Culture
The Walk made me want to stab my eyes out with a fork. This is a compliment.The Walk made me want to stab my eyes out with a fork. This is a compliment.
Culture

The new movie will irritate you, then give you dizzying vertigo. It’s a good time!

By Emily St. James
Culture
A hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton is Broadway’s hottest ticket. Here’s why.A hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton is Broadway’s hottest ticket. Here’s why.
Culture

The new musical and its creator/star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, are unlike anything else in musical theater.

By Genevieve Koski
Technology
Mossberg: TiVo Bolt Review: Watching TV FasterMossberg: TiVo Bolt Review: Watching TV Faster
Technology

Skip commercials with one click, and speed up the rest of the show, too.

By Walt Mossberg
TV
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 1: the show’s new villain, explainedAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 1: the show’s new villain, explained
TV

Meet Lash, the mysterious, chest-busting villain in the season premiere of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Elizabeth Warren should (still) run for presidentElizabeth Warren should (still) run for president
Politics

She’s still the only potential Hillary Clinton opponent who really matters.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Tune in: Frontline and one filmmaker try to solve a decades-old mysteryTune in: Frontline and one filmmaker try to solve a decades-old mystery
Culture

This is PBS’s very own version of the podcast Serial.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Watch: The X-Files revival has a new trailer, but the same old Mulder and ScullyWatch: The X-Files revival has a new trailer, but the same old Mulder and Scully
Culture

The truth will be out there in 2016.

By Caroline Framke
TV
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Marvel’s Inhumans, explainedAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Marvel’s Inhumans, explained
TV

Inhumans are a big part of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. this season and are going to be a huge part of the Marvel Universe.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Why The Daily Show With Trevor Noah isn’t thrilled about the huge Mars discoveryWhy The Daily Show With Trevor Noah isn’t thrilled about the huge Mars discovery
Culture

“Black people ain’t going to Mars.”

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
5 quick takeaways on the very first Daily Show With Trevor Noah5 quick takeaways on the very first Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Culture

It was a strong premiere, with some telling moments.

By Caroline Framke
Almanac
See Banksy’s Dismaland, the artist’s “bemusement park”See Banksy’s Dismaland, the artist’s “bemusement park”
Almanac

It’s a little funny, a little creepy, and unlike any amusement park you’ve ever seen before.

By Phil Edwards
Trevor Noah’s Daily Show is preparing for the TV apocalypse
Explainers

If it works, it’ll be ClickHole to Jon Stewart’s The Onion.

By Emily St. James