Eric Deggans

My analysis of Disney+’s ‘VisionQuest,’ Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat’ and why I had so much fun watching such different TV series debut in the same week.

In my latest appearance on the longrunning public media TV show, I talk with host Jim Ludes on toxic online communication and media consumption habits of young people

I have spent many years writing and talking on how the Fox News Channel built its success on racism. But that’s only part of the negative influence it’s had on media and modern life.

Towering rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died six years ago this week. I’m posting an essay I first wrote about him for another website, on how he helped feed my cross-cultural love of hard rock.

Plus, how one LA school attacked the heat by planting trees, TV critic Eric Deggans has his fall recs, and a new exhibit at LACMA presents past visions of the perfect kitchen.

As the Society of Professional Journalists votes to adopt updates to an ethics code I helped develop, visits to two conferences talking media led to important lessons on the state of the industry.

It’s likely not for the reason you think.

As the implications of Paramount’s settlement to continue its purchase of Warner Bros Discovery emerge, it feels like every major institution which was supposed to protect the public failed us

As a nerd who has watched and loved Star Trek for much of my life, I worry for its future in a pivotal time. Here’s an essay with some thoughts on why it may be struggling now

Hear the Morning Edition program for Sep 15, 2026

"The Pitt" and "Widow's Bay" won big at the Emmy Awards Monday. A look at the wins from the night.

Here are the winners for TV’s best non-televised television awards show, the DEGGYS. With shout outs for DTF St. Louis, Rhea Seehorn, Yahya Abdul Mateen II and more!

The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus are leading the Emmy nominations pack this year. Here's who we'll have our fingers crossed for on Monday night.

Best thing about punditizing on cable TV news is hanging with cool people like Wood and Coates, who made talk on Kimmel’s decision to put Talarico’s interview on YouTube a bit more fun.

The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks offers an opportunity to remember all the things on TV which are different now because of that tragedy.

An East of Eden adaptation, a reboot of A Different World, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing (possible) brothers ... Here's a sneak peek at what NPR critics will be watching in the next few months.

Over the past 25 years, books and television series have reflected the events and fallout from 9/11 in both direct and indirect ways.

Before the deluge of fall TV programming gets started, here’s a look at several series worth checking out over the long weekend, including a few which drew some harsh reviews

As Jelly Roll weathers MAGA-fed backlash and the world mourns Dolly Parton, I wonder if she escaped culture war craziness by articulating moral values, not specific politics.

As a Black opinion journalist, I was especially heartened to see an arbitrator order her rehiring. But it’s also a victory for all opinionators stuck dealing with clueless managers.