Oct 6th, 2008 · Law enforcement officials are excavating next to a freeway near Los Angeles Monday, hoping to finally locate the body of 15-year-old Roger Madison. An L.A. detective has made her personal mission to give this story — which began in the 60s — an end.
Sep 24th, 2008 · TV's most charming serial killer is back for a third season on Showtime. With new murders, new dangers and new characters, TV critic David Bianculli says the new season is a real thrill.
Sep 11th, 2008 · Oh, and Pacino too. And 50 Cent. They've all banded together for an action-packed serial-killer cop thriller. No, seriously. And critic Bob Mondello says the result is anything but righteous.
Aug 30th, 2008 · Joel Rose reports on a new book by writer and karaoke host Terry Obrien. It tells the story of a serial killer on the loose in Cape May, New Jersey whose victims all loved to sing karaoke.
Jul 16th, 2008 · The best little bar-band in Texas is back with more ballads of heart ache and anthems for getting over it. The Old 97's have just released Blame It On Gravity. Font-man Rhett Miller joins Fresh Air to talk about the recording and to perform some new songs.
Jul 10th, 2008 · Think Silence of the Lambs. Think Dexter. Movies and TV shows overwhelmingly show serial killers as white male loners. According to a new FBI report, this profile is seldom accurate.
Mar 30th, 2008 · Scott Sigler is breaking new literary ground. He's the author of some of the first podcast novels -- books delivered first by audio, in serial form. Will this new form of "book publishing" become a successful trend? Sigler offers his insights.
Feb 11th, 2008 · Striking screenwriters are considering a proposed contract that would end their 12-week-long strike. It looks like voting on it could wrap up tomorrow and -- if all goes according to plan -- they could be back at work as soon as Wednesday. The TV industry already has its sights set beyond that. Producers and studios are scrambling to pick up production and see how much of the TV season they can salvage. Half-hour comedies are expected to get back on the air with fresh episodes faster than hour-long dramas. And some serialized shows -- like 24 and Heroes -- might not come back until next fall because there won't be enough time left in the season to wrap up their complicated plots.