The Great Legacy Of The Great Recession
For some, the economy roared back after the recession. But some never recovered.
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Reversing The 'Brain Drain' In Rural America
In some cases, it may be a story of "brain gain" instead of "brain drain."
The Past, Present And Future Of American Beer
"Beer is not the answer. Beer is not the question. Yes is the answer."
Bostonians Lament Loss Of 137-Year-Old Pub And Its Trove Of History
Doyle's Café has been in business since 1882, but the owner is closing up shop later this month. Locals are portraying this as yet another nail in the coffin of Boston history and tradition.
The Story Of José Feliciano's World Series Guitar
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to comedian Aasif Mandvi, host of the Lost at The Smithsonian podcast, about the history behind the guitar Jose Feliciano used to perform at the 1968 World Series.
Infrared Imaging Gives Researchers Better View Of Contents On Ancient Papyrus Scroll
After more than 200 years, with the help of infrared imaging technology, physicists have been able to finally read what's on the back of a draft of Philodemus' History of the Academy.
Diahann Carroll, Groundbreaking Television And Broadway Star, Dead At 84
Carroll is remembered as the first black actress to depict a non-stereotypical character on television on NBC's Julia, which debuted in 1968. She was also a Tony winner and Oscar nominee.
Before He Animated For Disney, He Sketched Cartoons In An Internment Camp
As a child, Willie Ito spent nearly three years in a Japanese American internment camp. At StoryCorps, he tells his son how he went from doodling on Sears catalogs to animating for Walt Disney.
Senate Historian Emeritus Donald Ritchie On What An Impeachment Trial Would Look Like
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Senate Historian Emeritus Donald Ritchie about the historical precedents for Senate impeachment trials.
Writing Feeling Into Song With Sharon Van Etten
The "Our Love" singer talks with us about her new record "Remind Me Tomorrow," and more.