Nation Apr 19 Recovery community helping Kentucky town rebound from economic decline and addiction For years, the stories coming out of Appalachian coal country have been grim: addiction, black lung disease and economic decline. But a new story is now emerging, one where people in recovery are helping their communities rebound. Jeffrey Brown reports…
Arts Apr 16 New film ‘Civil War’ explores a divided America at war with itself The new film "Civil War” is stirring debate and provoking conversation about where a divided nation could lead. It topped the domestic box office this weekend with a nearly $26 million opening, the biggest ever for the independent production company…
Nation Apr 12 Renowned journalist and NewsHour co-founder Robert MacNeil dies at 93 Robert MacNeil died Friday morning at the age of 93. He was the visionary and driving force in the creation of the institution that, with Jim Lehrer, became the NewsHour. Jeffrey Brown looks back at his life and legacy.
Nation Apr 12 Robert MacNeil, co-founder of NewsHour, dies at 93 MacNeil, a pioneer of public media journalism and a driving force behind the show that would become the PBS NewsHour, died Friday at the age of 93.
Arts Apr 09 Appalachian cultural hub faces long recovery after devastating floods In the summer of 2022, historic flooding in eastern Kentucky washed away homes and entire communities, claiming more than 40 lives. It also devastated an important cultural hub for the larger region, Appalshop, home to a large archive of Appalachian…
Arts Apr 02 Percival Everett on his novel retelling ‘Huckleberry Finn’ from Jim’s point of view “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an unheard voice to the forefront. Jeffrey Brown sat…
Arts Mar 29 The inspirations behind Beyoncé’s genre-defying album ‘Cowboy Carter’ Beyoncé’s highly-anticipated album that’s deeply rooted in country music, “Cowboy Carter," just dropped. It’s Beyoncé, it’s big and it’s venturing into an unexpected arena of music. "Cowboy Carter" also features some of country music’s biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown discussed the…
Arts Mar 26 Podcast industry faces challenges after explosive growth An estimated 505 million people will listen to podcasts in 2024, the most in the medium’s short history. Since the term podcast was coined in 2004, the format has grown into a $25 billion industry. But the industry's expansion has…
Arts Mar 20 Xochitl Gonzalez’s new book ‘Anita De Monte Laughs Last’ takes on art and personal history A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” is a tale of two women a generation apart. Jeffrey…
Arts Mar 19 The Met’s new exhibit celebrates impact and legacy of The Harlem Renaissance It was an art movement that helped create a new portrait and understanding of Black life in America. Now, The Harlem Renaissance is the subject of an exhibition at one of the country’s leading museums, the New York Metropolitan Museum…