PBS
Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter
When did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For centuries, clowns have worn two faces: as irreverent entertainers, and tricksters who could break social norms. So when stories of...
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Shirley Jackson
A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.
PBS
How Fictional Pandemics Reflect the Real Thing (Feat. Lindsay Ellis and Dr. Z)
Although we are currently living through a pandemic that has disrupted our lives and will shape the course of humanity, pandemics have been around since the dawn of civilization, as have stories about fictional pandemics. So now seems...
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IELTS Energy Podcast 1009: Answer These Reading Questions First on IELTS
IELTS Energy Podcast 1009: Answer These Reading Questions First on IELTS
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Passionate Sample IELTS Part 2 Answer about a Favorite Book
Today you’ll hear a native sample IELTS Part 2 answer about a favorite book.
Barcroft Media
My Schizophrenia Doesn’t Make Me A Monster
A STUDENT with schizophrenia has set up an organisation to help other pupils with the condition - despite struggling with near-constant horror film-style hallucinations. Cecilia McGough, 23, studies health policy administration at...
PBS
The (Stephen) King of Horror Feat. Lindsay Ellis
Few writers have had the sheer staying power, popularity, and prolific output as Stephen King. From insatiably flesh-hungry clowns and sentient cars to telekinetic teenagers and mystical gunslingers, if there’s one author who has taken...
Neuro Transmissions
IT and the Neuroscience of Fear
AHHH! A CREEPY CLOWN! Stephen King's IT is bringing fear back to the theater in 2017, so it's the perfect time to explore coulrophobia, the fear of clowns. Alie and Ali dive into the psychology and neuroscience of why the murderous...
Bloomberg
U.S. Is No Longer Confident as World's Dominant Power: HSBC
Dec.02 -- Stephen King, senior economic adviser at HSBC, discusses the power struggle between the U.S. and China and why Europe's socio-economic difficulties are similar to Japan's experiences over the last 20 to 30 years. King speaks on...
Bloomberg
Clowns Are Losing Work Thanks to Stephen King's 'It' | THR News
In the wake of the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s 'It,' which revolves around a terrifyingly murderous clown named Pennywise, clowns are losing work, and they're not happy about it.
Bloomberg
Biden Tax Plan Signals End of Open Fiscal Check Book: HSBC’s King
Mar.16 -- Stephen King, senior economic advisor at HSBC, discusses the need for higher taxes to pay for coronavirus pandemic fiscal efforts, inflation expectations, and the danger of “the law of unintended consequences” for markets. He...
Bloomberg
The Duffer Brothers on Being Inspired By Stephen King | Emmys 2017
The 'Stranger Things' creators talked to THR on the red carpet at the 2017 Emmy Awards.
Curated Video
Stephen King retaliates against Trump blocking him on Twitter
STEPHEN KING RETALIATES AGAINST TRUMP BLOCKING HIM ON TWITTER
Stephen King is retaliating against President Donald Trump for blocking him on Twitter.
In a post late Thursday, the Maine horror author said he...
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Stephen King complain spurs newspaper subscription drive
TEPHEN KING COMPLAIN SPURS NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE
Bloomberg
Fed Likely to Continue Cutting Rates, Mizuho's Chatwell Says
Sep.18 -- Stephen King, senior economic adviser at HSBC, and Peter Chatwell, head of rates strategy at Mizuho International, discuss the global economy and Federal Reserve policy on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Curated Video
Stephen King and John Mellencamp on their traveling musical 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County'
It's a creative pedigree that would seem to guarantee success.
But only time will tell for 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' a musical written by best-selling author Stephen King with music and lyrics from multi-platinum recording...
Bloomberg
How Will Trump's Policies Impact Europe?
Jan.30 -- Stephen King, HSBC senior economic adviser, discusses the economic fallout from President Donald Trump's policies. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."
Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: ENT4-BRUISER BTS
English/Nat HORROR MAESTRO BACK WITH A BRUISER
Fans of \"Night of the Living Dead\" and \"Dawn of the Dead\" will be pleased to know that independent horror film director, GEORGE A. ROMERO is currently working on his...
Bloomberg
Should Investors Worry About the Elections in Europe?
Jan.30 -- Stephen King, HSBC senior economic adviser, discusses the potential market impact of the elections in Europe. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."
Bloomberg
'It' Earns Record-Shattering $13.5M in Thursday Night Previews | THR News
The first box-office returns for 'It' are in, and the film racked up a record-shattering $13.5 million in Thursday night previews.
Bloomberg
Are Fed Rate Bets at Odds With Job Gains?
May.01 -- Guests respond to the MLIV Question of the Day, "are Fed rate bets at odds with job gains?"
Bloomberg
Commerzbank Sees Significant Turnaround in Markets If U.S.-China Talks Fail
May.01 -- Peter Dixon, global equities economist at Commerzbank, and Stephen King, senior economic adviser at HSBC, discuss the U.S.-China trade relationship on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Salma Hayek apologizes for praising controversial new novel
SALMA HAYEK APOLOGIZES FOR PRAISING CONTROVERSIAL NEW NOVEL