Eric Deggans

The new fun CBS show Cupertino is reminiscent of old-school legal dramas, and that’s a good thing. From the creators of The Good Wife, it follows two lawyers in Silicon Valley (Mike Colter and Rachel Keller) whose new firm represents the underdog, takes on big tech and grapples with the complexities of artificial intelligence. The cast has some other familiar faces, including Busy Philipps and Renée Elise Goldsberry. If you enjoy good, chewy television, check out these episodes:'War' is a little

NPR critic-at-large Eric Deggans reviews two crime dramas exploring policing, organized crime and the people caught in between.

A few early thoughts about lessons for journalists, media owners and politicians in the wake of Democrats’ historic gains in Tuesday’s elections.

A momentary annoyance over a list of best places to retire reminded me how news outlets can casually overlook people of color, inspiring me to work on tracking jobs numbers.

I spoke on NPR about how much I have loved the horror series ‘Carrie’ and ‘Crystal Lake’ But what if they inspire a bunch of terrible copycats?

October 28, 2026First - we begin with NOVA Senior Producer Caitlin Saks, explaining this week’s news about the discovery of a new dwarf planet candidate right here in our solar system. How have we missed 2026 ED138 until now? And when will astronomers decide on a catchier name? We’ll also debrief with Curiosity Desk producer Leah Crowley, who’s getting reaction from library-goers. After - we're reflecting on Judge Judy’s adieu from daytime TV, with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and Jessica Silbey f

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

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"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.