Sep 17th, 2008 · Daniel Beaty's new play Resurrection explores the lives of six African American men, dealing with a range of personal and political issues. Beaty shares his inspiration for the play and what he hopes it communicates. Actor Jefery V. Thompson discusses his personal relationship with his character 'Bishop.'
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Day 2 of the Republican National Convention was about extolling John McCain as the man ready to lead America. Sen. Joe Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee, aimed his comments at disaffected Democrats and independents. President Bush and Fred Thompson also addressed the convention.
Jul 16th, 2008 · The documentary Gonzo remembers the strange and wild life of writer Hunter S. Thompson. Critic John Powers reviews the film.
Jul 7th, 2008 · Some sheriff deputies in Fairfield County, Ohio, are using golf carts to save gas and money. Deputies in the community of Bremen (pop. 1,200) use the electric carts to patrol some neighborhoods. Deputies say the carts are not only more efficient, they also improve community-policing efforts. Mike Thompson reports from member station WOSU.
Jul 5th, 2008 · The son of folk-rockers Richard and Linda Thompson says he didn't listen to any music made after 1959 until he was 16. But his new album furthers his folk and country roots with some of the contemporary sounds he's grown to like.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Writer Hunter S. Thompson sped through life in a drug-addled frenzy, and the documentary Gonzo manages to keep pace. The film captures the spirit of a man who blurred fact and fiction in pursuit of truth.
Jul 1st, 2008 · Director Alex Gibney talks about his upcoming movie Gonzo. It explores the life and work of the late journalist and writer Hunter S. Thompson.
Apr 29th, 2008 · Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson of the Roots talks about the band's new album, Rising Down, and the pressure of being the last black band signed to a major record label.