Brand & Martínez

Many political insiders believe the numbers could slow the momentum President Barack Obama hoped to gain from his speech Thursday night to the DNC.

Millions tuned into the Democratic National Convention this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. We wondered about the accuracy of the politicians' claims so we turned to FactCheck.org.

Madeleine talks to Peter Schnitzler, a grandson of Arthur Schnitzler, about the author's life, his works and his relationship with Hollywood.

A Martínez speaks to Marketplace's Ethan Lindsey, who suffered from the virus two years ago. He spent two days in a medically induced coma.

Need something to chat about over dinner this week?

Meghan McCarty brings you the Weekend Alibi, a roundup of the best entertainments around Southern Califonria.

Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty weighs in on Joe Biden's liberal use of the word literally. She says in most cases, the Vice President used the word correctly.