The Logic - Or Lack Thereof - Behind Top 10 Lists
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Pop Culture
Zooey Deschanel plays Jess on Fox's New Girl. Fox uses the term "adorkable" to describe her.
Bridesmaids No More: TV's Women Get All The Laughs
()Just a few years ago, some critics predicted reality TV shows would kill the sitcom altogether. Instead, the rise of the Funny Female proves network television's future likely comes with a smile — and a pair of snappy high heels.
New & Notable
- Hardcover Nonfiction: 'Goodnight iPad'
- Hardcover Fiction: 'Explosive Eighteen'
- Paperback Nonfiction: 'Awkward Family Pet Photos'
- Paperback Fiction: 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'
Food
Try A Champagne Cocktail For A Sparkling New Year()
December 31, 2011 Champagne is the go-to drink for the celebratory moments in our lives. It's also far more versatile than many people think. You can mix it with any number of spirits to create a range of cocktails — like these.
Music
Sounds Of Blackness: Songs Of Hope In Hard Times()
December 29, 2011 The Grammy-winning group has been inspiring listeners for decades. In a performance chat with host Michel Martin, band members discuss their anniversary CD, which focuses on reconciliation and healing.
The Best Of Fresh Air 2011
Aaron Paul: Playing Bad On 'Breaking Bad'()
December 27, 2011 Student-turned-drug dealer Jesse Pinkman was supposed to die in the first season of the AMC drama. But the writers decided the chemistry between high school teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) was too good to let go.
The Best Of Fresh Air 2011
Margo Martindale: A 'Justified' Backwoods Matriarch()
December 27, 2011 Margo Martindale plays Mags Bennett, the leader of a law-defying Appalachian family in the FX series Justified. The Emmy-nominated actress talks about playing Mags — as well as her other roles in Paris, Je T'Aime and Million Dollar Baby.
Digital Life
The Touchy-Feely Future Of Technology()
December 26, 2011 With the gift-giving season winding down, All Things Considered takes some time to look at a technology that likely played a part in many of this year's offerings — touch screens. From its early innovators to its most recent, groundbreaking applications, the one thing that's for sure is there's still plenty of change on the way.
The Best Of Fresh Air 2011
Jimmy Fallon's 'Thank You Notes' For Everything()
December 26, 2011 Fallon is thankful for slow walkers, people named Lloyd and the word "moist." The comedian and host of Late Night collects more than 100 nuggets of gratitude in his book called Thank You Notes. He talks with Terry Gross about giving thanks and doing impressions.
