art Steve Martin makes abstract art theory interesting Mark Frauenfelder

music Enjoy some terrific bluegrass banjo from Steve Martin's band Andrea James

movies Legendary comedian Carl Reiner, RIP David Pescovitz

short film Watch this wild fan-made "Blade Runner" mash-up short film Thom Dunn

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happy mutants Medallion Status: comparison is the thief of joy, and John Hodgman is the thief-taker Cory Doctorow

psychology Explainer video: How to influence others David Pescovitz

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Police Blotter Florida cop accused of false drugs arrests held on $1 million bond Mark Frauenfelder

rpgs What's new in tabletop gaming (February 2019 edition) Gareth Branwyn

Man spent more than a month in jail for heroin that was actually laundry detergent David Pescovitz

politics Steve King's racism finally catches up with him, House GOP may kick him off committee seats Xeni Jardin

music Watch Steve Martin do Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" David Pescovitz

documentary Documentary about Robin Williams: First trailer for HBO's "Come Inside My Mind" Rusty Blazenhoff

Funny John Hodgman's outstanding Vacationland: now in paperback! Cory Doctorow

public archives A Studs Terkel Radio Archive will soon be public Jason Weisberger

happy mutants 2017 Hugo nominees announced Cory Doctorow

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