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Network TV's fall schedule has a lot of new shows with non-white stars and casts. But NPR television critic Eric Deggans wonders if those series will explore race and culture as well as current shows.

When Mickey first hit the silver screen, he was quiet as the proverbial mouse. He was an instant success, and Disney decided to give him a voice. He first spoke in an animated short film called The Karnival Kid. What were Mickey's first words?

From recipes for apple pie without apples to advice on how to treat servants, the era's cookbooks hint at the turbulence outside the kitchen window. Indeed, food helped decide the war's outcome.

The two sang at the New York premiere of Netflix's new documentary, What Happened, Miss Simone?

We proudly present a highly subjective sobfest ranking all the songs in the sobbing-est musical ever to blow your mind with its complex chronology.

Melissa McCarthy reunites with director Paul Feig (of Bridesmaids and The Heat) and ascends to a solo lead role as a skilled operative struggling to be taken seriously.

A new adaptation of Vera Brittain's memoir Testament Of Youth isn't really necessary, but a strong turn from actress Alicia Vikander is a highlight.

During the '80s, Rev. Jeffrey Brown watched his neighborhood become overrun with drugs and violence. He decided to listen to young people in the community, not preach to them, to bring about change.

25 years ago, Dave Isay's radio documentary Ghetto Life 101 was broadcast. Today, in our current political climate, Isay says we need to listen to each other more carefully than ever.

This week, we dive deeply into the world of romance novels with our special guest, Sarah Wendell of the web site Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.