When Political Commentary Is a Case of Life or Death

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong recalls Saddam Hussein, Silvio Berlusconi, Vladimir Putin, and Muammar Gaddafi as she explores the history of comedy as not only a relief valve but also as a formidable resistance tactic against oppressive regimes.

Source: BBC
Published: Feb 6, 2017
Length: 7 minutes (1,779 words)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s Feminist Struggle

Her iconic main character inspired millions, but some argued the show needed to go even farther.

Source: Longreads
Published: Jan 27, 2017
Length: 7 minutes (1,800 words)

An Oral History of “An Inconvenient Truth”

The 2006 Academy Award-winning documentary on climate change originated as a slideshow. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the film’s director and producers trace the origin story, production, impact, and legacy of the film.

Source: Grist
Published: May 21, 2016
Length: 23 minutes (5,958 words)