May 24th, 2005 · Scores of California school districts are facing major cuts as they try to pay for their retired employees' lifetime health benefits. A look at the impact in the West Contra Costa school district, which estimates it's facing a $1 billion obligation.
May 7th, 2005 · Today is the birthday of composer Johannes Brahms, born in 1833. In his lifetime, he was compared with his predecessor, Beethoven, and with his contemporary and rival, Wagner. But Brahms biographer and fellow composer Jan Swafford says Brahms was a different kind of genius.
Apr 18th, 2005 · Lifetime Channel's 'I Married a Princess' April 18, 2005 · Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein reviews the Lifetime cable network's new reality TV show, I Married a Princess.
Mar 11th, 2005 · Looking to make the most of those frequent flier offers? David Phillips became a cult hero several years ago after he realized that a Healthy Choice promotion could translate to a lifetime's worth of free travel. Phillips talks about the power of pudding promotions and gives us some tips on how to maximize our mileage.
Jan 15th, 2005 · Tom Vitale profiles poet Philip Levine, who's spent a lifetime paying tribute in verse to the people and places of his youth, in the auto factories and working class homes of Detroit. His new collection is called Breath: Poems.
Dec 21st, 2004 · Commentator John McWhorter has always wanted to love opera but even though he is a linguist, finds language getting in the way. He recently attended what he dubbed a once-in-a-lifetime debut at the Metropolitan Opera.
Oct 26th, 2004 · NPR's Debbie Elliott explores the nature of sports fandom with author Warren St. John. His lifetime passion for the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide leads him to spend a football season with fellow fans who travel in vast recreational vehicles to every game -- no exceptions.
Aug 18th, 2004 · Mel Brooks has spent decades making people laugh, from '50s TV to such films as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. His musical The Producers was a Broadway smash. The comedy legend speaks with NPR's Susan Stamberg.