Oct 23rd, 2008 · Biotech and pharmaceuticals are the latest stock market darlings. Third quarter earnings are out today and big U.S. drug companies did better than expected. As investors shy away from tech stocks, it looks like they're turning to drug makers.
Oct 5th, 2008 · For many, the autoharp is remembered as the slightly geeky, easy-to-play instrument from grade-school music class, or as simple accompaniment for folk and country singers. But Basia Bulat, who sings and plays the autoharp on Oh, My Darling, hopes the time has come for people to discover the beauty and potential in the instrument.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Using the Bon Iver moniker, Justin Vernon became an instant critics' darling upon the release of For Emma, Forever Ago early this year. Vernon's primal falsetto accentuates his stark and simple arrangements in a session on WXPN.
Sep 19th, 2008 · Why on earth are Monk and The Amazing Race sets to make Emmy history? Forget who we think should win Sunday. TV critic Andrew Wallenstein lists the nominees whose victories would be "criminal." Even darling 30 Rock comes under Wallenstein's fire.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Joe Biden can come across as long-winded and sharp-elbowed. But he also has a reputation as a family man. And he shed tears in front of his state's delegation at the Democratic convention.
Aug 15th, 2008 · Formed in 2000 from the ashes of the Minneapolis band Lifter Puller, The Hold Steady craft detailed musical universes, making them a critical darling and fan favorite. Hear the band perform from the forthcoming album Stay Positive on World Cafe with host David Dye.
Jul 1st, 2008 · John McCain and Barack Obama have both consistently garnered favorable press in their years in the Senate and in grueling months on the campaign trail. But they are likely to face increasingly stringent scrutiny as the general election opens up.
Jun 25th, 2008 · Music reviewers generally wait until November and December to assess the year in music. But 2008's halfway point seems like a good place to stop and look back at six busy months full of critics' darlings, Internet sensations and even, in a grim commercial climate, commercial hits.