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African-Americans are imprisoned at seven times the rate of whites. Intentional discrimination is a factor in this—as are poverty, educational attainment, urban density, and white flight from urban centers.
46mins
A conversation with the author of “Texas Tough: The Rise of a Prison Empire.”
2mins
Both are hard, but for the musician and author, one was “terrifying.”
3mins
Connecting with fans is an amazing experience. But do musicians really need to maintain that connection 24/7 online?
5mins
From the politically charged songs of “The Animal Years” to the more playful narrative style of his new album, the singer has consciously avoided repeating the “same old act.”
1mins
Avoiding the dreaded “girl/world” rhyme, and other songwriting tips.
3mins
Guitar isn’t “stuck in a canon”: it lets each musician express a unique voice. Succeeding at it means insisting on that voice with absolute confidence.
3mins
Josh Ritter had an epiphany while studying organic chemistry in college: he was meant to be a musician, not a scientist.
28mins
A conversation with the singer, songwriter, and musician.
6mins
Lois realized in high school that every design and communications problem presented an opportunity to do something unusual, exciting, dramatic, and unique.
1mins
Brian Henson talks about growing up with stuffed siblings.
2mins
Puppetry is one of the oldest art forms, and its effect can’t be replicated with 3D digital animation.
2mins
Jim Henson knew the value of letting people make mistakes.
2mins
A science background helped Brian Henson create his first scene ever in “The Great Muppet Caper.”
12mins
Brian Henson’s latest show is derived from early memories of watching his dad off-set with the Muppets.
24mins
A conversation with the chairman of the Jim Henson Company
6mins
The most thrilling thing as a designer is making something that becomes a cultural phenomenon and impacts people.