November 20, 2025 - 2000 Meters to Andriivka, Evan Dando of The Lemonheads, and Improv Asylum's Norm Laviolette
About The Episode
FRONTLINE and the Associated Press return to Ukraine with “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” a gripping new documentary from the Oscar-winning team behind “20 Days in Mariupol.” The film embeds with Ukrainian soldiers fighting to reclaim a village outside Kyiv, offering an unfiltered view of life — and loss — in a grinding, three-year conflict. FRONTLINE’s Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath joins The Culture Show to talk about the filmmakers, the collaboration, and the responsibility of documenting war. “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” premieres on November 25th on PBS and various streaming platforms. To learn more go here.
Evan Dando, the Boston-born frontman of The Lemonheads, joins us to talk about a remarkable stretch of new work: “Rumors of My Demise,” his new memoir tracing the highs, lows, and chaotic detours of rock-star life. “Love Chant,” The Lemonheads’ first album of original music in nearly 20 years and a national tour that brings the band back home for a show at the Wilbur Theatre on November 26. To learn more about the show go here.
After a catastrophic flood shut down its North End theater last March, Improv Asylum is officially back at 216 Hanover Street. Following months of rebuilding and reimagining, the company celebrated its Grand Reopening in October — and returned with its Main Stage revue, “The North End Justifies the Means.” Co-founder and CEO Norm Laviolette joins The Culture Show to talk about the flood, the comeback, and what’s next for the comedy institution. To learn more about all things Improv Asylum go here.
