How a 1984 NYC subway shooting let to the politics of resentment we see today In Fear and Fury, historian Heather Ann Thompson revisits Bernhard Goetz's shooting of four Black teens — and explains how the incident reshaped criminal justice, national policy and media coverage. Tonya Mosley
Videos of cows using tools are drawing attention back to a cult-favorite cow comic A recent study that shows how cows can use tools recalls the controversial 1982 cartoon from "The Far Side" comic strip called "Cow Tools." Ayesha Rascoe
One woman's passion for plowing snow Millions of us are bracing for heavy snow and ice this weekend. Snow plow drivers are bracing for extra work.
Mel Brooks delights in mixing horrible taste with lavish production numbers Brooks is the subject of a new two-part HBO documentary, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! TV critic David Bianculli reviews the documentary, plus we listen back to archival interviews with Brooks. Terry Gross
'Sound of Falling' is a labyrinthine tale that's well worth exploring Sound of Falling weaves together the experiences of four generations of women living in the same rural stretch of northern Germany, and the secrets that have accumulated over that time. Justin Chang
'Weird Al' grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Weird Al" Yankovic grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up.
'The White Hot' asks: If men can go find themselves, why can't women? Quiara Alegría Hudes' novel was inspired by Siddhartha and other classic tales of men seeking enlightenment. It's about a mother in Philadelphia who buys a bus ticket, leaving her daughter behind. Tonya Mosley
'Even the Dead' wraps up John Banville's smart, moody mystery series Originally published under a pseudonym, Banville's Quirke mystery series follows a troubled Dublin coroner who dwells in the basement morgue of a hospital. Maureen Corrigan
'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' could make history with Oscar nominations Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced Thursday, including a new category debuting this year. Experts believe "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" could also break records. Mandalit del Barco
Remember 'Star Search'? Netflix is rebooting it, and this time you're the judge The streamer's revamp of the 1980s-'90s talent show lets global viewers vote in real time, with almost instant results. Chloe Veltman