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HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ revisits nuclear catastrophe with a nod to climate change

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A new look into HBO’s upcoming miniseries “Chernobyl” gives us a deep look into the nuclear power plant disaster that rocked the then Soviet Union and continues to impact Ukraine to this day. Director Johan Renck spoke with Carol Hills about why he feels this story needs to be told.

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TV Opening Titles: Bite-Sized Beauty

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Did some of our “Genius” rub off?

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Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking

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Game of Thrones: How to Speak Dothraki

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The Scene: Los AngelesFrom KCRW’s The Business, hosted by Kim Masters
As it tries to keep up with increasingly savvy audiences, Hollywood hires experts to bring authenticity to its …

Spoiler Alert: How Our Favorite Sites Are Ruining Our Favorite Shows

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Dear Internet, I know your job is hard. But when I miss my favorite show, I need you to not give all the major plot points away within 12 hours.

Sunday Morning’s Family Circus Meets Sunday Night’s True Detective in ‘Time Is A Flat Circus’

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Never before has Sunday morning entertainment played so well with Sunday night entertainment.

John Oliver Is the Best Thing To Happen To Voter Apathy Since 2008’s Barack Obama

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John Oliver’s impassioned weekly monologues convert comedy lovers into political participants, and that’s refreshing. 

Five Things You Had to See Online This Week

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David Simon, Frank Ocean, and an all-female Ghostbusters cast win the internet this week.