Revisiting Bernstein's Immodest 'Mass'
Sep 27th, 2008 · Leonard Bernstein wrote his Mass to memorialize John F. Kennedy. But conductor Marin Alsop says that the dizzyingly eclectic work reveals more about its composer than anyone else.
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Randall Kennedy: If Obama Loses, Then What?
Sep 22nd, 2008 · Barack Obama has already broken countless racial barriers in his historic run for America's highest office. In this installment of the "This American Moment" series, Randall Kennedy talks about what it would mean if Obama lost the election.
Kennedys And Conventions: An Emotional History
Aug 26th, 2008 · Monday night's emotional appearance at the Democratic National Convention by Sen. Ted Kennedy wasn't the first time convention delegates were brought to tears by a Kennedy.
Day 1: Kennedy, Obama's Wife Highlight His Values
Aug 26th, 2008 · The Democratic National Convention was gaveled to order Monday in Denver. The convention gives Barack Obama an opportunity to reassure voters about his values and readiness to be president. That task began Monday when an ailing Ted Kennedy passed the torch to Obama, and then Michelle Obama spoke about her husband.
Caroline Kennedy To Take Center Stage At DNC
Aug 25th, 2008 · The usually private daughter of John F. Kennedy will recall her father's service to the country and lead a tribute to her ailing uncle Monday night. It's yet another sign that she's ready to more formally take up the family business.
Michael Beschloss: Tales Of The LBJ Tapes *
Aug 19th, 2008 · President's daily conversations shed light on the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination, the progress of the civil rights bill and the escalation of the Vietnam War.
Kennedy Center Celebrates The Trumpet *
Jul 31st, 2008 · Jazz today is blessed with many extraordinary trumpeters. We have two (Terell Stafford and Wallace Roney), as well as Christian McBride's trumpet-free band playing a Miles Davis blues piece, this week on JazzSet.
Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World *
Jul 25th, 2008 · TV critic David Bianculli reviews Mad Men, the drama about advertising execs during the Kennedy years. Season two of the Emmy-nominated series begins on Sunday night on AMC.
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