Dec 1st, 2008 · British DJ Carl Morris was just "horsing around," when he held up a Paul McCartney record to his face, grafting the famous Beatle's head to his body. Since then, the idea, dubbed "sleevefacing," has flourished into a new art trend, Web Site and book that includes pictures from people sleevefacing throughout the U.S. and abroad. Alex Cohen talks to Morris about Sleeveface — people making art out of album covers, and themselves.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · For decades, Ford's F-series pickup truck was the best selling vehicle in the country. But this year, high fuel costs and battered economy have caused pickup sales to plummet. Now, Ford has a new more fuel efficient version of its popular truck. Frank Morris reports for member station KCUR.
Jul 28th, 2008 · Shakespeare's tragedy — and Prokofiev's ballet — are plenty familiar, but critic Lloyd Schwartz says Mark Morris's new staging isn't: It's based on a forgotten manuscript recently discovered in Russia, and it's truer to Prokofiev's original intent.
Jun 18th, 2008 · The rising Mississippi River has broken through a half-dozen levees and forced major bridges to close. The record high water is consuming towns in its path. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports from Burlington, Iowa.
Jun 17th, 2008 · In Iowa, devastating floodwaters are beginning to inch their way down the southern part of the state. The next city that's in jeopardy of being swamped is the railroad hub of Burlington. Residents are digging in to try to save their town. Frank Morris reports from member station KCUR.
Jun 13th, 2008 · Rains drenching the upper Midwest for the past two months are driving up the price of a commodity used in everything from cold cereal to soft drinks, livestock feed and gasoline. Unless the region dries up quickly, nearly everyone is going to pay the price. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports.
May 28th, 2008 · When Bob Morris' widowed father decided to start dating again — at the age of 80 — guess who found himself sorting through the personals? In Assisted Loving, Morris chronicles the search for Dad's new Ms. Right — and his own misadventures in the romantic jungle that is Manhattan's gay ghetto.
May 5th, 2008 · One year ago today, the small town of Greensburg, Kan., awoke to a tornado ripping through their town. The storm destroyed many homes and countless possessions, and leveled all of the town's churches. After a year of rebuilding, and a weekend of reflecting on the natural disaster, many Greensburg residents have found renewed faith in their town and in themselves. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports from Greensburg, Kan.