Mar 16th, 2010 · Democrats are exploring a tricky procedure called "deeming" to speed up passage of health care legislation. The move would allow the House to pass the Senate health bill without a separate and distinct vote on it.
Feb 11th, 2010 · After gaining the world's attention with a little help from Grey's Anatomy, The Fray released its self-titled second album, which finds the Denver band honing its distinct brand of uplifting and inspirational pop music.
Dec 4th, 2009 · Reporting in Current Biology, researchers write of a warbler that has quickly evolved an unorthodox migration path to England to take advantage of backyard bird feeders. Study author Martin Schaefer explains how the clever migrants could become a distinct warbler species.
Nov 9th, 2009 · A New York-based singer-songwriter, Spektor blends rhythmic piano with a distinct, acrobatic voice. She returns to Mountain Stage to perform songs from her latest album, Far.
Oct 28th, 2009 · With inspirations such as James Brown and the JBs, Black Joe Lewis and his band The Honeybears play a distinct brand of retro soul. The group brings its searing horns and appealing garage-soul sound to Mountain Stage.
Sep 29th, 2009 · The four symphonies by Brahms are like four distinct personalities, ranging from the dark and dramatic to the sunny and lyrical. The great Berlin Philharmonic has this music in its blood. Hear the entire new three-disc set, with conductor Simon Rattle, for the week leading up to its Oct. 6 release.
Aug 6th, 2009 · During her trip to Africa Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is focusing on the importance of economic development. Host Michel Martin speaks with Todd Moss, Senior Fellow and director of the Emerging Africa Project at the DC-based Center for Global Development, Yusuf Reja Chief Executive Officer of Zebra Jobs, and Bob Johnson, the co founder of Black Entertainment Television. He has been exploring investing in Africa. The three men bring distinct perspectives on how to jump-start African economies.
Jun 24th, 2009 · On Wilco's latest album, the group shows its influences, drawing distinct sounds from other artists like Television, the Beatles, or the Velvet Underground. But in the end, the new self-titled record is all about a gifted, well-seasoned band playing original songs . The band's seventh effort, Wilco (The Album) was recorded at the New Zealand studio of Crowded House's Neil Finn. Hear the new album in its entirety.