Jan 8th, 2009 · Sounds Wild is a series of short, sound-rich stories from remote parts of the planet, where there are sounds of unusual and rare animals. Today, Morning Edition visits an ephemeral pond in the Australian desert, where a sudden downpour has brought out 11 different species of frogs.
Jan 7th, 2009 · The conflict in the Gaza Strip may not seem like rich material for jokes, but a bunch of comedians are giving it their best shot. The group Seeds for Peace sponsored a night of Israeli and Palestinian humor.
Dec 24th, 2008 · The Pink Pig debuted in 1953 at Rich's, a downtown Atlanta department store. It was a monorail ride back then. Today, it's a short train ride at Macy's department store, but the new Pink Pig carries much of the same sense of wonder as the old one.
Dec 19th, 2008 · Vocalist Rebecca Parris has won fans and critical praise for her impeccable phrasing and classic sense of swing. Her rich and sultry voice has spawned comparisons to Rosemary Clooney and Dinah Washington, but Parris's sound is very much her own.
Dec 14th, 2008 · The Blagojevich scandal was embarrassing to most people in Illinois — but for Chicago comedy institution Second City, it was an embarrassment of riches.
Dec 10th, 2008 · Marcelle Bienvenue has edited a new book with Judy Walker, Cooking Up A Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune of New Orleans. The book lists rich, authentic recipes from New Orleans residents who came together after Hurricane Katrina to preserve their culinary history.
Dec 5th, 2008 · This year proved once again that folk music is alive and thriving in all its forms: Americana, bluegrass, Celtic, country, blues, world and so on. Our top picks for 2008 not only illustrate the rich mix of folk music heard every day at FolkAlley.com, but also showcase the genre's ongoing diversity and vitality.
Dec 4th, 2008 · When Eric Holder served as deputy attorney general under President Clinton, he pardoned Marc Rich, who'd been charged with fraud and tax evasion, and whose ex-wife contributed thousands of dollars to the Clintons. At the time, many considered the move scandalous.