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From "dead cat bounce," which originated in the 1980s, to "cold fish," which was coined by Shakespeare, The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms explores the origins of more than 10,000 nonliteral sayings.

David Greene talks to Cheo Hodari Coker, a screenwriter and creator of the Netflix series Luke Cage, about how people of color fared at Sunday's Academy Awards, and about the best picture mix-up.

We listen back to our show from earlier this year before the coronavirus pandemic with the Southwest Florida-based band Exploding Pages performing live in studio ahead of the anticipated release of their latest album “Steady Midnight.”

The e-commerce giant launched a new program this week in Seattle that pays part-time drivers to deliver packages.

Did you know the Count of Monte Cristo was based on a real man? General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was a hero of the French Revolution. But he's now forgotten by almost everyone except the son who shared his name and used his father's life as inspiration for some of the greatest novels of all time.

Some beach variety packs of High Noon hard seltzers included canned cocktails mislabeled as blue raspberry Celsius energy drinks. The affected lots were sent to retailers in six states last week.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the Irish composer and conductor Eímear Noone, known for scoring video games like World of Warcraft, about her role as the award show's first female conductor.

This episode originally aired on June 16, 2017.On September 11, 2001 Fort Myers native Beverley Bass was piloting an American Airlines 727 filled with…

This episode originally aired on June 16, 2017.On September 11, 2001 Fort Myers native Beverley Bass was piloting an American Airlines 727 filled with…

Chappelle's Show co-creator Brennan discusses his special, 3 Mics.Critic John Powers reviews Emil Ferris' graphic novel debut. Glenn Frankel links the film High Noonto the Hollywood blacklist era.