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This Day in Pop Culture for November 2

By late November, college professor Charles Van Doren was brought in to “challenge” Herbert Stempel the reigning “champion” ...
From stolen microphones to unexpected friendships, the tales of punk rock's wild days are as electrifying as ever. Bassist Glen shares his vivid memories.
Plus, the Twin Cities premiere of new work from composer Gabriella Smith, Of Monsters and Men, and the Joshua Redman Quartet.
Some thriller TV shows can run out of steam. However, other fantastic long-running thrillers can still surprise us with ...
Jon Hamm's crime dramedy series, Your Friends and Neighbors, is one of Apple TV's best shows and has already been renewed for Season 2.
The rustic wooden exterior of Gus’s in Southaven gives you a hint of the down-home goodness waiting inside. This place isn’t fancy, and that’s exactly the point. The chicken here comes with a spicy ...