Eric Deggans
Stories
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2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.
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The best movies and TV of 2025, picked for you by NPR critics
Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of 2025.
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Here's what the Netflix-Warner Brothers deal means for consumers
News that Netflix plans to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal is raising lots of questions -- including for consumers.
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Media companies thought late night TV was irrelevant. Kimmel proved them wrong
Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves might just point the way forward for late night TV to prove its relevance to American audiences — and to itself.
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Who won — and who spoke out — at the Emmys
The Studio, The Pitt and Adolescence won big at the Emmy Awards last night. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert took home the prize for best talk series months after CBS announced its cancellation.
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Books We Love: NPR staff recommends their favorite non-fiction books of 2025
2025 has had some stellar non-fiction. NPR staffer recommend their picks from our Books We Love list - with subjects ranging from Desi Arnaz to women and war.
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Trump's cultural impact
Before he entered politics, most Americans knew Donald Trump as an entertainer. In his second term, he's taken aim at cultural institutions.
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'Alien: Earth' is one of the best shows so far this year
The TV prequel to the Alien movies calls back to the best elements of those original films — including questions about corporate exploitation and technological advancements.
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This was the week that comedy pushed back
South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' returns
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the latest TV iteration of the nearly 60-year-old franchise, debuts its third season on Paramount+ this week. NPR spoke with members of the cast.
