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![Trebek said he hated to see contestants lose for forgetting to phrase their answers as questions. "I'm there to see that the contestants do as well as they can within the context of the rules," he told Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 1987. Above, Trebek poses on the set in April 2010. CREDIT: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/gettyimages-98521850_custom-119ac637c25671bbae7c9780c76aea904dcbb9f1-500x500.jpg)
What Is The End Of An Era? ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Dies At 80
“I love spending time with bright people,” said the longtime game show host. Trebek began hosting the trivia show in 1984 and continued for nearly four decades, even through bouts of chemotherapy.
![This Is Your Time, by Ruby Bridges](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/9780593378526-1d2cdc302a13f2c2bef69473cd0ad8d431014c4a-500x500.jpg)
60 Years Later, Ruby Bridges Tells Her Story In ‘This Is Your Time’
Bridges was the little girl depicted in that famous Norman Rockwell painting — the first Black student at her New Orleans elementary school. Now, she’s written a book to tell kids her story.
![Aaron Sorkin revisits an infamous 1969 trial in The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix. "We thought the film was plenty relevant last winter when we were making it," Sorkin says. "We didn't need it to get more relevant, but it did." Niko Tavernise/Netflix](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/c7-02005_r2_wide-6fff21b5727b4e17fd11f3212f68b0b98c54d430-500x500.jpg)
In ‘Chicago 7,’ Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between ’68 Summer And Today
In 1968, several prominent anti-war activists were accused of conspiring to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sorkin’s new film captures their infamous trial.
![Dawn Shaw](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/103_Dawn-Shaw-Podcast-Thumbnail-500x500.jpg)
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 3: Dawn Shaw On The Power Of Choice And Resilience
Public speaker Dawn Shaw shares how resilience, perspective and the power of choice, help people find inner beauty. The removal of a tumor at birth left Shaw with facial paralysis. She is an author of three books, including her memoir “Facing Up to It” and more recently an inspirational guide: “Facial Shift, Adjusting to an Altered Appearance.”
![The Cold Millions, by Jess Walter](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a1kiar8s3nl_custom-13360289dcdbea16225d0d3c3573b2a487d2f831-500x500.jpg)
Echoes Of Today’s Unrest Run Through ‘The Cold Millions,’ Set In Spokane’s Rough Past
Jess Walter’s new novel an adventure tale based on actual events in the early days of the last century’s labor movement — which was much wilder and bloodier than most people remember.
![Photo of Poet Jordan, second guest on Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Poet-Jordan-500x500.png)
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 2: Poet Jordan Chaney On Acknowledging, Learning From And Healing Racism
Poet Jordan Chaney, from Pasco, Washington, joins this episode of “Traverse Talks” and gives advice on how to be a true ally and setting and respecting boundaries when talking about race.
![Anne Hathaway is the Grand High Witch in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Witches. CREDIT: Daniel Smith/Warner Bros.](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/the-witches_0-1-ef6d09f5d1bcdfde8bc86cfdb09a31983d06da59-500x500.jpg)
FILM REVIEW: Unimaginative ‘Witches’ Retread Lacks The Magic Of Roald Dahl’s Classic
Though Anne Hathaway throws herself into the role of the Grand High Witch with obvious relish, she often seems to be straining for effect — which leaves The Witches feeling flat.
!["The Writing On The Wall" art installation projects writings by incarcerated people onto the sides of buildings, such as The New York State Supreme Court Building, above. Chemistry Creative](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/wotw_10_custom-18b2374f1e88fe2e0c71adde05a842b0b2876d0a-500x500.jpg)
‘The Writing On The Wall’ Finds Poetry Behind Bars, Projects It Onto Buildings
“Look at all the wisdom, look at all the heart that is imprisoned in our society,” says Hank Willis Thomas, cofounder of the art installation project.
![Flamer by Mike Curato. CREDIT: Holt Books for Young Readers](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/91seangobcl_custom-88aaec1ba799021606ec01abd0a40b2e9cd12e24-500x500.jpg)
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Flamer’ Offers Real Hope — Not Just Rainbows — To Queer Kids
Mike Curato’s new young adult graphic novel Flamer follows a teenager struggling with self-hate and all the different parts of his identity — being a Catholic, a Boy Scout, and being gay.
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85 Years After The Irving Berlin Classic, Isn’t This A Lovely Day For A ‘Top Hat’ Tribute?
Irving Berlin’s classic musical turns 85 this year, and a group of artists are paying tribute with a brand-new video version of one of its songs, “Isn’t This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain)?”
![book cover- the national road - by Tom Zoellner](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/road_custom-546d35c2c9d6ad61b73abab3d6f9afb23124752d-500x500.jpg)
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The National Road’ Takes Readers On A Trip Through Americana
Teacher and writer Tom Zoellner has logged tens of thousands of miles zigzagging the continent with, a small tent and backpack, investigating American places and themes — metaphors for our country.
![Disney added a warning on its streaming service to some of its titles with racist depictions, including Dumbo. The crows' appearance and musical number in the movie "pay homage to racist minstrel shows," Disney said. LMPC via Getty Images](https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/gettyimages-1137148175-dd183c325e409ec49c49d37b4dbd3380574c7a29-500x500.jpg)
Disney Warns Viewers Of Racism In Some Classic Movies With Strengthened Label
Disney strengthened language used to denounce racist depictions in some of its classic properties on the company’s streaming service.