Television A new PBS series shows the history of Muslims in America NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid about "American Muslims," a new PBS series she hosts. Ayesha Rascoe
Arts & Life Remembering legendary British actor Maggie Smith Smith, who died Sept. 27, was best known to American audiences for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. She won two Academy Awards in a career that spanned nearly seven decades. Dave Davies
Television FX-Hulu series 'English Teacher' finds comedy in a Texas high school's culture wars NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Brian Jordan Alvarez, creator and star of the new comedy series "English Teacher," about his story of a gay educator navigating culture wars at a Texas high school. Leila Fadel
Arts & Life Sweet but sharp, 'Nobody Wants This' could set the rom-com standard for a new age Netflix's 10-part series features Adam Brody and Kristen Bell as 30-something singles who meet and are attracted to one another, despite the fact that he's a rabbi and she's not Jewish. David Bianculli
Arts & Life John Leguizamo went into 'super sleuth dad' mode to help his son learn Latino history "America does not function without Latino immigrants," Leguizamo says. His new three-part PBS docuseries, VOCES American Historia, highlights Latino contributions to American history and culture. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life 'SNL' opens its 50th season with Jean Smart, Jelly Roll and a heap of politics It’ll be tricky for the writers to hit the right comic and satirical tones for the remainder of this election, but SNL has a good cast this year, with some promising new additions. David Bianculli
Politics ‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works – and why As a historic election looms, Saturday Night Live faces an ongoing challenge to make America laugh – and process an increasingly strange political world. Jean Smart hosts the show’s 50th season premiere on Saturday. Eric Deggans
Arts & Life Celebrating 25 years of 'The West Wing' The critically acclaimed drama went behind the scenes at a fictional White House. We listen to archival interviews with show creator/writer Aaron Sorkin and actors Allison Janney and John Spencer. Terry Gross
Arts & Life Sharp tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie Smith, dies at 89 Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Maggie Smith played everything from wistful ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life Hoda Kotb announces she is leaving NBC's 'Today' show Kotb has been at NBC for 26 years, including on the Dateline and Today programs. She said she decided to leave her role after she recently turned 60. Ayana Archie