Jan 8th, 2005 · Pie lovers can find all their favorites at Seņor Pie in Albuquerque, N.M., but with some unorthodox twists: The apple pie is actually a green chile apple, while other options include cherry chipotle and habaņero peach. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Greg Lujan, the company's baker.
Dec 23rd, 2004 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead gives the lowdown on new jazz releases that are perfect for the music lover on your last-minute shopping list. He says that this year, there is something for every budget, from affordable classics to handsome box sets.
Nov 24th, 2004 · "Frankie and Johnny" is a classic American ballad about a woman who shoots her lover for cheating. It's based on a true story and has been rewritten by countless writers and recorded by dozens of performers. Novelist Cecil Brown wrote an essay about the song for the new book The Rose and the Briar: Death, Love and Liberty in the American Ballad. Hear Brown and NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Nov 18th, 2004 · NPR's Laura Sydell reports on a company called -- no kidding -- Genetic Savings and Clone, that's developing a process to genetically clone cats. Though some scientists are skeptical, several pet lovers are willing to spend a reported $50,000 for the procedure.
Nov 14th, 2004 · Lily Tuck is one of the five National Book Awards finalists -- each of them women, each of them writing in New York City. Tuck led the life of a very obscure novelist until she was nominated for Letters from Paraguay. Tuck tells Martha Woodroof about her account of two lovers tangled in a mid-19th century war that wiped out 90 percent of Paraguay's male population.
Oct 13th, 2004 · Wednesday evening presents an incredible dilemma for baseball lovers and politics watchers: the Yankees/Red Sox playoff game falls at the same time as the final presidential debate. We consult people in Boston and New York, from politicians to librarians, on how they're choosing which to follow, or how they're juggling both.
Sep 21st, 2004 · Joel Rose of WHYY reports on how the Pennsylvania community of Merion is handling thousands of tourists who come there to view the art of the Barnes Foundation. The town wants to accommodate the tourists without unduly taxing the patience of local residents.
Jul 17th, 2004 · Every summer in Washington, D.C., choral sing-alongs attract hundreds of music lovers, who come seeking a one-night chance to perform great choral works. NPR's Claudine LoMonaco reports on a sing-along of Verdi's "Requiem."