Mar 6th, 2010 · Rumors abound this week that the Obama administration will move the trials of alleged 9/11 conspirators. Protests by college students erupted around the country, and the upcoming elections in Iraq have the U.S. wondering just what's next. Host Scott Simon reviews the major stories in the news this week with David Gergen, director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Mar 6th, 2010 · Rumors abound this week that the Obama administration will move the trials of alleged 9/11 conspirators. Protests by college students erupted around the country, and the upcoming elections in Iraq have the U.S. wondering just what's next. Host Scott Simon reviews the major stories in the news this week with David Gergen, director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Mar 5th, 2010 · Rumors of Chief Justice John Roberts' retirement from the Supreme Court spread Thursday like wildfire. The blog Above the Law traced the rumor back to a Georgetown law professor who was trying to teach his students the importance of using reliable sources. David Lat of Above the Law discusses how a simple college lesson spun out of control.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · The New York-based saxophonist leads a New Orleans-style parade band with a circus tendency. Hear three originals from Puppet Mischief in this session from WBGO.
Feb 26th, 2010 · Starting next week, one of the busiest airport runways in the country is shutting down for repairs for four months. That runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, handles more than 40 million passengers each year.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · Here's a good reminder of why it pays to pay attention to who's in the band: on the intersection of classical chamber music, indie pop, New Orleans brass bands and modern jazz — in the heart of Brooklyn.
Feb 14th, 2010 · It's Carnival time in New Orleans. The costumed courts of the city's social and pleasure clubs rule the parade routes, but musicians are the real royalty. And among them, the piano players might just reign supreme. Guest host Gwen Thompkins speaks with local musician Dr. John about the music behind Mardi Gras.
Feb 12th, 2010 · That's right, my sisters. John Mayer is off limits. So all those legions of black women who've been roaming the streets, desperate for his touch, will have to find some other way to fill those hours.