Dec 31st, 2008 · A lot of people have been reflecting on an important year in American history — 1968. But that leaves out those of us under 40. We prefer too reflecton the popular music, television and toys of exactly twenty years ago.
Nov 25th, 2008 · Houston-born songwriter Rodney Crowell took his talents to Nashville in the 1970s and has been evolving ever since. His 1988 album Diamonds and Dirt garnered five No. 1 country singles, including one with his then-wife Rosanne Cash (with whom he still works today). In this Mountain Stage appearance, he performs music from some of his most recent albums, including this year's Sex & Gasoline.
Nov 10th, 2008 · South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba died Sunday at age 76. In a letter of tribute, Nelson Mandela said, "Her music inspired a powerful sense of hope in all of us." Talk of the Nation remembers her with a 1988 recording of Mosadi Ku Rima.
Oct 20th, 2008 · Stefan Forbes' documentary looks at the life and controversial career of Lee Atwater, the political operative who ran George H.W. Bush's 1988 campaign — and introduced the nation to Willie Horton.
Oct 1st, 2008 · Some vice presidential debates — like 1988 — have been memorable, others — like 1992 — embarrassing. But all have produced lessons that may apply as Sarah Palin and Joe Biden get ready for their debate on Thursday.
Sep 14th, 2008 · The massive fires that engulfed Yellowstone National Park in 1988 burned 1.2 million acres in the area. While the blazes looked devastating, fire ecologists now know just how important they are to the park's vegetation.
Sep 7th, 2008 · On Aug. 20, 1988, Michael Stuckey was among the firefighters who found themselves surrounded by flames in Yellowstone National Park. Their fire-retardant clothing was catching fire and they could hardly breathe. For hours, the crews sat, waiting for the fire to move past them.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Twenty years ago this summer, Yellowstone caught fire. The flames scorched about 1.2 million acres across the area, leaving the impression that the world's first national park had been destroyed.