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Where do these crazy reality shows come from?
Eve Troeh Nov 30, 2012
Almost any kind of job can become the basis of a reality show, television producers say. Competitively growing beards. Grooming possums.
The iPad, like my spirit, is completely broken
Sam Weiner Nov 29, 2012
For one iPad owner, a void that even Apple's magical gadget could not fill.
It doesn't (always) pay to be a Bond villain
Kai Ryssdal Nov 26, 2012
No one's ever accused a Bond villain of being subtle -- but could their plans to topple the economy actually work?
Do you, do you, do you wanna dance?
David Weinberg Nov 13, 2012
The popularity of dance competition shows on TV has led to more adults enrolling in dance classes. But will that trend last any longer than the shows?
Undecided voters, beware of Hello Kitty!
Tamara Federici Nov 5, 2012
A passionate plea not to be tempted by a platform of smiles, hugs and rainbows.
Nick Kroll's two cents on the 99%, 47%, and the Take 5 candy bar
Nick Kroll Nov 2, 2012
During this campaign, we’ve been inundated with numbers and percentages from both the media and the candidates alike. 99 percent, 5 trillion, 1 percent ,7 trillion, 47 percent, and it has left Nick Kroll 100 percent confused.
Teen viewing habits drive down TV ratings
Jeff Horwich Oct 12, 2012
We're just a few weeks into the new fall TV season and viewership is down 11 percent across the major broadcast networks. Is it just a year of bad TV? Or should they worry in TV Land?
Adele aims to break Bond musical spell
Stacey Vanek Smith Oct 10, 2012
Pop star Adele’s theme song for the new James Bond film is already an Internet sensation. It’s been 27 years since a Bond song topped the charts.
Comedian puts the funny in frugality
Tess Vigeland Oct 5, 2012
Comedian Juston McKinney grew up poor. Many of his jokes have to do with being a poor kid and how living middle class now hasn't solved all of his problems.
'Dark Knight Rises' hits economic inequality theme
Mark Garrison Jul 18, 2012
The new Batman film is an action flick spiced with an undercurrent of economic inequality. Bruce Wayne, after all, is a one-percenter.
