Jan 7th, 2009 · Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is under fire for making drastic cuts to the city services. The Democrat recently announced the closure of 11 city libraries, seven fire houses and 68 swimming pools, hoping to curb the Philadephia's budget shortfall. Nutter explains the closures and tells why his plan is the best way to get his city's budget back on track.
Dec 28th, 2008 · Comic strips are enjoying rising popularity online. One favorite is called Penny Arcade, which has turned its creators into underdog heroes online. Host Liane Hansen speaks with David Kushner, Weekend Edition's digital culture commentator, about the comic.
Dec 10th, 2008 · Bumping into Geniuses is a love letter to the music business. In an interview with host David Dye, author Danny Goldberg talks about shaping the public image of Kiss and how he managed Nirvana's popularity after the early '90s "alternative" explosion.
Dec 5th, 2008 · For art lovers, Miami Beach is the place to be. This weekend, the city is hosting the mega art fair known as Art Basel. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with NPR's Tony Cox about the annual gathering and the growing popularity of art by African Americans.
Dec 4th, 2008 · The Bible has gotten a makeover: Two new editions target a young — even secular — audience. One is a slick, illustrated version of the New Testament; the other is an environmentally-friendly edition that takes advantage of the popularity of the green movement.
Nov 26th, 2008 · As Internet search engine Google has exploded in popularity — adding new applications all the time — it also has sparked concerns about privacy, security and censorship online. A group of experts recently debated Google's merits and flaws in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Sep 16th, 2008 · Polls indicate that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate has boosted his popularity among female voters. Three women — each from a different political party — talk about what Sarah Palin's candidacy means for them.
Sep 13th, 2008 · Billboard Magazine's "Hot 100s" hit chart is 50 years old. In honor of that anniversary, they've ranked the top Hot 100s by popularity. Who's at the top of the list? It's not The Beatles or Elvis Presley. It's Chubby Checker and his version of "The Twist."