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Fred Armisen grew up idolizing trailblazing musicians, from The Beatles to The Clash and The Talking Heads. But spending his... more
This week I wanted to share this interview I did with my friend Samantha Bee on her show Choice Words.... more
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When I first heard about Patric Gagne, a diagnosed sociopath with a buzzy new memoir, I was intrigued. If she... more
Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio, has done more than change the way we think about economics — I consider... more
On stage and off, Sarah Silverman is always evolving, whether that’s honing her standup routines or coming to grips with... more
Like all of us, athletes fail often. Renowned tennis coach Brad Gilbert knows that well, and has spent decades analyzing... more