Television

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The Next Golden Age Of Television

Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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TV on the radio: We take a close look at how new viewing behaviors are reshaping what's on television and redefining the social norms associated with it.

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"The Entertainer"

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:23 p.m.
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Lyle Talbot's Hollywood career spanned four decades, from near-stardom alongside Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis to roles in Ed Wood's famously terrible B-movies. Margaret Talbot's new book paints a portrait of her father and Tinseltown's golden years in "The Entertainer."

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Channel Surfing With Hank Stuever

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We move the water cooler buzz about what you're watching - or not - on television to the air with Washington Post TV critic Hank Stuever.

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C-SPAN'S Brian Lamb

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb has always wanted to give the American public insight into the process of governing and access to people in power. We talk with Lamb about what he's achieved so far and what's next.

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New Disclosure Rules for Political Ads

Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The FCC on Friday handed down new rules requiring the nation's top television stations to put information about political ads online. We explore how this will affect campaigns nationally, and in swing states like Virginia.

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How to Make a Movie in Washington D.C.

Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Why it's so hard to shoot a movie in the District and what that means for local filmmakers and audiences alike.

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Gender Stereotyping in TV Ads

Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 at 1:22 p.m.
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Today's television ads are full of inept dads, dumb jocks and clueless husbands and the women who rescue, seduce and nag them. Some see these ads as harmless, while others decry the gender stereotypes they reinforce. But these ads may also...

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Diversity on Screen

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Are the characters you see on TV and in the movies as diverse as our society is? We talk about the roles available for minority actors.

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Stopping Online Piracy

Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's Hollywood versus Silicon Valley, battling it out over a proposed law seeking to prevent online piracy. Find out what may (or may not) happen, in the name of ending illegal music, movie and videogame downloads.

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Kids and Screen Time

Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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How does screen time affect kids? And does the answer change if you're talking about e-books, educational television, computer math games? We explore the latest on kids and technology.

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George Pelecanos: The Writing Life in DC, Baltimore & New Orleans

Monday, Oct 31, 2011 at 12:32 p.m.
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The acclaimed DC native, novelist, producer, and screenwriter of HBO's "The Wire" and "Treme" chats with Kojo.

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Wildlife Photography: Natural or Staged?

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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We go behind the scenes to explore the challenges and ethics of making a wildlife film.

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Designing Accessible Technology

Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore how some innovative companies are integrating accessibility into their design process, and aiming for "universal usability" for people with disabilities.

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Remembering David Mills

Thursday, Apr 1, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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Screenwriter David Simon and Kojo share memories of a unique writer, reporter, social critic, and friend -- native Washingtonian David Mills.

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Reactions to the State of the Union

Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:40 p.m.
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President Obama sought to recapture the "Yes We Can" momentum of his campaign in his first State of the Union address last night. Faced with "No You Can't" gridlock in Washington, Obama hoped to turn the country's focus to the economy...

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