The South By Southwest Effect: How The Festival Affects Austin
Four Austin journalists discuss how the South by Southwest festival affects the city's music scene and access to affordable housing.
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Is 'Fred Douglas' Park Named After Frederick Douglass?
After decades of confusion, officials in Nashville are finally clarifying whether a park named after "Fred Douglas" was meant to honor the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, or not.
Google Glass Didn't Disappear. You Can Find It On The Factory Floor
When it was introduced a few years ago, Google Glass was labeled as the next big thing. But it flopped. Now, it's finding new uses with workers in manufacturing and other industries.
The Sorry State Of South Carolina's Roads
The country's roadways are crumbling and transportation officials say they need plenty of money to fix what's broken. But there's not a lot of enthusiasm for dedicating money or raising taxes.
Trump's Budget And The Mississippi Delta's Economy
Scott Simon talks to Chris Masingill of the Delta Regional Authority, an agency that promotes the economy of the Mississippi Delta's eight states. It would be eliminated under Trump's budget proposal.
Move Over, St. Patrick: St. Joseph's Feast Is When Italians Parade
The wearing of the red honors the patron saint of Sicily. But the real celebrating centers around extravagant altars filled with traditional food, religious symbols and tributes to loved ones.
Redistricting Reform Advocates Say The Real 'Rigged System' Is Gerrymandering
Advocates in Virginia and beyond hope voters will be more engaged in the wake of the 2016 and ready to take on redistricting reform.
In Virginia, Advocates Hope To Engage Voters In Redistricting Reform Efforts
In the wake of the 2016 election, redistricting reform advocates are hoping to engage voters in efforts to reduce partisan gerrymandering. In Virginia, activism is taking the form of a lawsuit and grassroots campaign.
Should The U.S. Government Buy A Drug Company To Save Money?
Most of the millions in the U.S. who are infected with hepatitis C can't afford the cure. Some say the U.S. could save money and cure more people if it bought the drugmaker Gilead Sciences Inc.
Common Blood Tests Can Help Predict Chronic Disease Risk
The creators of the risk assessment score say they want to help primary care physicians better identify patients who need extra counseling and follow-up.