What would the movie <em>Jaws</em> be without that deep bass refrain? Memorable films are often propelled by an inspired musical score. Composer Michael Bearden shares his story with NPR's Tony Cox. Bearden is an alumnus of the ASCAP film composing workshop, who has scored major movies and served as musical director for stars like Whitney Houston and Madonna.
The Oval Office has become fashionable again as Tyra Banks morphs into Michelle Obama for <em>Harper's Bazaar</em> magazine. Plus, what's with the friction between Barbara Walters and Sherri Shepherd of <em>The View</em>? Allison Samuels has the latest.
He had a college degree, a family ... and a secret drug habit. Don W. shares his personal story of recovery with NPR's Tony Cox. Years of drug and alcohol abuse left Don unemployed and on the streets. He finally sought help for his disease and has now been sober for 13 years.
Many addicts manage to function everyday without others knowing who they are. But how do they do it? NPR's Tony Cox talks with Ed Storti, a certified alcohol and drug counselor and intervention specialist.
A man in Florida is arrested for making death threats against Barack Obama. Plus, are the Clintons back in the Democratic Party fold? And Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may be out of jail, but not out of hot water. NPR's Tony Cox moderates today's reporters' roundtable with Eric Deggans and Michelle McCalope.
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sent to jail this morning for violating the terms of his bond in an ongoing perjury trial. Kilpatrick made an unauthorized trip across the river into Canada on city business. For more, NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Detroit's M.L. Elrick and Jerome Vaughn.
When does a little excess turn into an addiction? Our series continues with a look at the psychology of addiction. What are the signs of an addictive personality? And how can the cycle of compulsive behavior be broken? NPR's Tony Cox speaks with two experts.
For more insight into addictive personalities, NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Lisa P., a recovering compulsive spender and shoplifter. She shares her struggles and explains how she was able to break her addiction.
As we focus on the world of sports, the world is indeed looking at sports this week, by way of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Plus, football star Brett Favre is jetting East to his new home in New York. NPR's Tony Cox gets the latest from Bill Rhoden.
In 2005, former CBS broadcaster Mark McEwen was on flight home to Orlando, Fla., when he was overtaken by a stroke. He survived the incident, but it changed his life forever. Now, McEwen has captured the experience and the aftermath in a new book.
Stephen Price of the <em>Tallahassee Democrat</em> was one of several reporters covering John McCain's stop-over in Florida last week. But he was the only black reporter in the press corps that day when McCain's security team singled him out and asked him to leave. Price shares his story with NPR's Tony Cox.
Barack Obama takes his message of change to heart, as he switches his positions on oil reserves, offshore drilling and credentialing Democratic Party delegates from Michigan and Florida. NPR's Tony Cox discusses the week in politics with Mary Frances Berry and Robert Traynham.
A group of protestors heckles Barack Obama at a townhall meeting with chants of "What about the black community?" And it becomes the hottest topic on our blog. <em>News & Notes</em> producer Geoffrey Bennett joins NPR's Tony Cox to talk about that and more.
A recent Gallup poll shows many African Americans reject the idea of having one person speak for them on issues of race. Our panel of bloggers discusses the poll's results and considers a recent string of "unwanted" presidential endorsements.
