Nov 25th, 2008 · Metropolitan Opera violinist Patmore Lewis hopes classical music and world beats will lend a hand to spread the word about river conservation. The renowned composer has released a new CD, Rillito River Project, to draw attention to the environment through pop and innovation. Lewis talks about his solo project and how he's hoping to make an impact.
Nov 21st, 2008 · From the bottom of the sea to the bottom of the globe, scientists are looking for life in Earth's most extreme environments. A marine scientist on the R/V Atlantis and a microbiologist studying life in Antarctica recount their adventures, and what their research has in common.
Nov 15th, 2008 · The latest retail numbers are in and they are grim. Some are calling this year the worst retail environment in decades. So what's a retailer to do? NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Since the financial crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission and members of Congress have been examining the financial regulatory environment. Some people in the financial industry seem to be excited about the idea of new regulations. They think new regulations could lead to more business and more jobs.
Oct 16th, 2008 · In an economy that's tanking, the office has become an increasingly barren wasteland. But you can still make the best of your work environment by turning off the fluorescent overheads, plugging in some headphones and checking out these segues into a world of jazz adventure.
Oct 15th, 2008 · StoryCorps, a non-profit group collecting oral histories across the U.S., is currently stationed in Roanoke, Va. In the precarious economic environment, many of the stories told in the mobile recording booth have been about financial hardship.
Oct 8th, 2008 · In the 1970s, the musical environment of Senegal was ready for a revolution and Orchestra Baobab delivered. Combining a variety of established popular styles, the legendary Afropop group shaped the region's style with an Africanized sound of indigenous instruments and language. Hear a session from WXPN.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · High gas prices have pushed energy issues higher up on the agendas of both presidential campaigns. Sen. John McCain's senior domestic policy advisor describes his candidate's approach.