Mar 1st, 2010 · Democrats are preparing to use a Senate procedure known as reconciliation to bypass a GOP filibuster in an effort to pass a health care overhaul. But Republicans can still throw up plenty of roadblocks, says Robert Dove, the preeminent expert on Senate rules. He previews the road ahead.
Mar 1st, 2010 · Democrats are preparing to use a Senate procedure known as reconciliation to bypass a GOP filibuster in an effort to pass a health care overhaul. But Republicans can still throw up plenty of roadblocks, says Robert Dove, the preeminent expert on Senate rules. He previews the road ahead.
Oct 19th, 2009 · It's hard to overstate the impact that Dr. Ralph Stanley has had on bluegrass and old-time gospel music. Now 82, he sits atop a 60-year legacy of making music, both as the preeminent purveyor of clawhammer-style banjo picking and as a singer with one of the most widely imitated (but never duplicated) voices in country music. For this short Tiny Desk Concert, Stanley performs three classic songs, all a cappella: "Gloryland," "Turn Back, Turn Back" and "Amazing Grace."
Apr 14th, 2009 · April 14 marks the 250th anniversary of the composer's death. In honor of the occasion, two preeminent Handel musicians explain why the music remains as popular as ever with both performers and audiences.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Widely recognized as one of the preeminent interpreters of Antonio Carlos Jobim, vocalist Eliane Elias has lately begun exploring the works of Bill Evans. She plays and sings a previously unreleased Evans tune, "Here Is Something for You," for which she has written a lyric, and McPartland gives her own Evans tribute on "B Minor Waltz."
Dec 4th, 2006 · Once recognized as the preeminent intelligence expert on the Soviet Union, in 1991 Robert Gates saw many friends and subordinates testify against his nomination to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Apr 26th, 2005 · Author and playwright Pearl Cleage's success has helped her to become one of the preeminent authors of African-American women's fiction. She talks about her new book, Babylon Sisters, centering on a mother and daughter making the best of life and love in Atlanta.
Feb 4th, 2005 · Preeminent biologist Ernst Mayr died Thursday morning at 100. His theories have shaped scientists' current understanding of evolution and biodiversity. Mayr's first scientific publication appeared in 1923, and he was still working unitl the final days of his life.