Kristen Meinzer appears in the following:
Love the Coopers, 33, By the Sea, Spotlight
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen review Love the Coopers, 33, By The Sea, and Spotlight. They also share some confessions.
Thanksgiving Is For Eaters (with Amy Sedaris)
Monday, November 16, 2015
Amy Sedaris and Mo Rocca offer advice on dealing with family at the holidays, the NY Times’ Sam Sifton rails against appetizers at Thanksgiving, and Kenji Lopez-Alt talks turkey science.
'Suffragette' and the Real-Life Struggle for the Vote
Friday, November 13, 2015
The film "Suffragette" explores how women fought for the right to vote in the U.K. A descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, played by Meryl Streep in the film, talks here with the director.
Spectre, Peanuts, Brooklyn, Suffragette
Friday, November 06, 2015
This week's Movie Date podcast centers on a man named Bond, a boy named Brown, a borough called Brooklyn, and some women in Britain.
Your Password Solution, Courtesy of an 11-Year-Old With Her Own Start-Up
Thursday, November 05, 2015
While some kids are selling lemonade, 11-year-old Mira Modi is selling cryptographically smart passwords for two dollars each.
U.K. Believes Bomb Took Down Russian Plane, U.S. Less Certain
Thursday, November 05, 2015
The British government announced Wednesday that they believe an explosive device likely took the Russian jet over the Sinai. The U.S., though, is sending mixed messages.
Protect and Serve? Investigation Finds 1,000 Predator Police Officers
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
Over the last six years, at least 1,000 police officers across 41 states were stripped of their badges for sexual misconduct. But those numbers tell only one part of the story.
Our Brand is Crisis, Truth, Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, Burnt
Friday, October 30, 2015
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen review two movies about politics, one about zombies, and another about a very mean chef.
The Truth Behind 'Truth'
Friday, October 30, 2015
The new film "Truth" tells the story of how Mary Mapes, Dan Rather's legendary CBS producer, went down in flames over the Killian documents.
Baseball's Fading Popularity Among Black Players and Fans
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Between the Mets and the Royals, only three players are African-American—a number that also reflects baseball's failure to attract black fans.
An Indian Reservation Turns to Coal as a Lifeline
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
While protests against dirty coal are on the rise, and coal production is waning, the Crow Nation in Montana sees coal as the best way out of abject poverty and into self-sufficiency.
Deep Sea Internet Cables Possibly Under Threat
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Russian military operations near undersea internet cables have the U.S. concerned. Who do these cables belong to? Who uses them? And what's at stake if they're compromised?
Jem, The Last Witch Hunter, The Ghost Dimension, Rock the Kasbah, and Room
Friday, October 23, 2015
This week's Movie Date podcast includes a very special radio play acted out by Rafer, Kristen, Sean Rameswaram (of "Sideshow"), and Katie Bishop (of "Death, Sex & Money").
Actress Leem Lubany on Rocking the Kasbah with Bill Murray
Friday, October 23, 2015
In "Rock the Kasbah," Leem Lubany stars as an aspiring Afghani singer who might be the ticket out of Kabul for a washed up manager played by Bill Murray.
1-Minute Play Festival Tackles Race, Police Brutality
Thursday, October 22, 2015
A new theatre festival made up entirely of one-minute plays aims to shine a light on police brutality within the African-American community.
FCC Moves Towards More Wireless Power, Fewer Local TV Stations
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
To get more and better access to data on our smartphones, customers might have to give something up: Our local television stations.
"Bridge of Spies," "Crimson Peak," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"
Friday, October 16, 2015
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen review "Bridge of Spies," "Crimson Peak," and the new musical TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Ralph Nader on his American Museum of Tort Law
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Ralph Nader has been many things over the years: A consumer advocate, an author, an attorney, a presidential candidate, and now, the founder of the American Museum of Tort Law.
Liberal: No Longer a Dirty Word?
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Not too long ago, "liberal" was a dirty word. But a new Pew Research study finds that more and more rank-and-file Democrats are embracing the term.
"Steve Jobs," "Pan," and a Speed Date!
Monday, October 12, 2015
We've all heard of Peter Pan and Steve Jobs and there have been plenty of movies about them both. Do we need two more?
