Eric Deggans

If you're looking to stay in this holiday weekend, NPR has a list of unsung TV shows worth watching, including a spy thriller, a British comedy and a therapy reality show.

As America's 250th birthday gets underway, random viewings of Louis CK's new Netflix special and 48 Hours reruns remind me the impact mythmaking has in our national conciousness

Divided as we seem right now, Burns preaches the optimism of an America with a long history of uniting after deep divisions over 250 years.

Two HBO Max shows emerged as the most recognized series in the 78th Emmy award nominations announced Wednesday. Hacks was the most nominated comedy and The Pitt was the most-nominated drama.

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After gabbing about the nominations on various NPR shows this week, I had a few questions. What's up with diversity and The Pitt's nominees? Is Netflix facing a mediocrity problem? And more.

Those who whine about the multicultural casting and Americanisms of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster 'The Odyssey' are missing the point. But not for the reasons you may think.

As the show celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, I fanboy a bit over a program I have admired for decades

As controversial CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and new showrunner Nick Bilton hire a raft of new correspondents the question rises: What message do they send about what the organization values?

It's been a wonderful, enervating, gratifying year since I shifted from full-time journalism and teaching part time to becoming a college professor. Here's a few things I've learned so far.