Nov 18th, 2008 · During the presidential election campaign, the Republican ticket tried to make an issue out of Barack Obama's association with William Ayers. He's the 1960s-era radical that later served on a charitable board with Obama. Ayers wasn't heard from much during the campaign. Now the nationally known scholar on urban education is on a book tour.
Nov 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's historic victory comes on the shoulders of civil rights leaders who fought long and hard and in many cases lost their lives — for equal opportunity in this country. Two who stood on the front lines of that fight — the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a former presidential candidate, and Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers — react to Obama's victory.
Nov 2nd, 2008 · From will.i.am to Saturday Night Live, host Andrea Seabrook provides a guided tour through the craziest pop culture campaign in presidential history.
Nov 1st, 2008 · The Narcotic Farm was one of America's most ambitious drug-treatment institutions. It was located in Lexington, Ky., and housed addicts from the famous, like writer William S. Burroughs, to the forgotten. Documentarian JP Olsen and drug policy expert Nancy Campbell collaborated on a new book and a PBS documentary titled The Narcotic Farm: The Rise and Fall of America's First Prison for Drug Addicts. They talk about the institution.
Nov 1st, 2008 · Lucinda Williams' ninth studio album, Little Honey, showcases her new perspective on the world. The album's mix of sad tunes and optimism leads to songs that demonstrate Williams' belief that "love is a mighty sword." Here, she discusses her career and the inspiration for Little Honey.
Oct 25th, 2008 · A new Hank Williams collection has just been released, featuring songs that few fans have heard. The Unreleased Recordings of Hank Williams includes rare performances from a Nashville radio program Williams hosted in 1951. The legend's daughter, Jett Williams, discusses the origins of the newly found treasure trove of music.
Oct 18th, 2008 · William Claxton, who died Oct. 11, put the California light and sand into his photographs of jazz musicians. Claxton's stunning black-and-white images helped make Chet Baker a star and defined an era of West Coast jazz.
Oct 15th, 2008 · A blog posting titled, "Sorry, Dad, I'm Voting for Obama" cost that son his job at the family business The family business: the conservative magazine, the National Review. The author: Christopher Buckley. After posting his endorsement, the backlash made it clear he had to give up his column at the magazine his late father, William F. Buckley, Jr., founded more than 50 years ago. In Christopher Buckley's words, he's been "fatwahed" by the conservative movement.