Dave Itzkoff

Dave Itzkoff takes a close look at the life, celebrity, and struggles of the late Robin Williams. 

Julia Turner, editor-in-chief of Slate, and Dave Itzkoff, culture reporter at The New York Times, talk about Jon Stewart's final show and his impact on politics and news. 

"Network," the 1976 film directed by Sidney Lumet, won four Academy Awards that year. But almost 40 years later, more significant than any of its accolades is the lasting statement th...

While rap duo Insane Clown Posse has gained notoriety and a reputation for their often graphic songs the group's latest endeavors have taken a slight turn from what fans -- the self-a...

The legacy of the Beatles is still unfolding in 2011. In the second installment of our “Beatles: 2K11” series, we look at new appreciations of the late George Harrison. The so-called “quiet Beatle” is the subject of recent tribute albums, a new Martin Scorsese documentary on HBO and more. Guests include New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff and the Wall Street Journal's rock and pop critic, Jim Fusilli.

New York Times journalist Dave Itzkoff talks about the ways his father’s drug addiction colored his life. In Cocaine's Son, he chronicles his coming of age in the shadow of his father, who was a strong protector and provider, as well as a junkie.

M.I.A., the Sri Lankan born rapper who’s crossover appeal reached critical mass when her single “Paper Planes” was featured in the film “Slumdog Millionaire," was enraged when she read a profile of herself in The New York Times. Lynn Hirschberg wrote the profile that took down the artist, questioning her ties to the Tamil Tigers, saying that she likes truffle-oiled french fries, and writing she hates Lady Gaga. In response, M.I.A. released a song attacking Hirschberg and shared the journalist's personal cell phone number via Twitter. Dave Itzkoff, reporter for The New York Times fills us on in on the story.

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We discuss the end of "Lost" with David Itzkoff, reporter for The New York Times. He has heard from a lot of fans and finds that reactions are divided. Some like the spirituality of the ending, while others were hoping for more answers to some of the series' complicated questions. We want to hear from you! What did you think of the ending?