Get an introduction to shochu from experts to the traditions and taste of this clear spirit distilled from grains and vegetables that tops sake as a favorite in Japan—and deserves to be better known beyond.

During six seasons on AMC, Walter White, the antihero of "Breaking Bad" practiced a lot of ad-hoc chemistry. But how much of it was actually scientific? Join the show’s science advisor, chemistry professor Donna Nelson, and scientist Marius Stan, who appeared as an actor, to learn how the series mixed fictional storylines with professionally accurate facts.

To mark the anniversary of the landmark HBO series, Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz, television critics of New Jersey’s Star-Ledger—Tony Soprano’s hometown newspaper—discuss the show’s artistry, themes, and legacy, as well as its deep connections to other film and TV classics.