Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. as an 'organizer of the people'
Scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude reflect on the struggle for civil rights and what it means to celebrate King on the same day that President Donald Trump is sworn into office.
'Hiding In Plain Sight' Corrects The Record On Lady Bird Johnson
The first lady is often remembered as a genteel Southerner who promoted highway beautification, but author Julia Sweig says archival records show Lady Bird was also a savvy political strategist.
Benoit Delbecq's 'Weight Of Light' Shows How Mysterious Prepared Piano Can Sound
The French pianist is known for inserting pieces of wood between strings to produce new sounds. Delbecq's technique — as showcased on his new album — can make him sound like he has an extra hand.
'Voice Of Freedom' Shows How Marian Anderson Confronted Racism Though Song
A new installment of the PBS series American Experience centers on the legendary Black contralto, her extraordinary artistry and the important place she holds in the civil rights movement.
Loretta Lynn Traces Her Roots From 'Coal Miner's Daughter' To Country Stardom
Lynn, who married when she was in her teens, later created controversy by singing about divorce and birth control. Her new album is Still Woman Enough. Originally broadcast Nov. 10 2010.
Could Trump Be The 1st U.S. President Charged With A Criminal Offense?
New Yorker writer Jane Mayer talks about the criminal investigation into whether Donald Trump engaged in tax, banking and/or insurance fraud. If convicted, he could be sentenced to prison.
Julien Baker Chronicles Her Own Path To Redemption On 'Little Oblivions'
Baker supplies nearly all of the guitars, drums, synthesizers, banjo, and mandolin on her new album. It's a confessional and frequently beautiful record about mental distress and addiction.
