Grandpa's Story: A Comb, Penknife And Handkerchief
A mother talks to her son about the grandfather he never knew.
Opinion
Comedian Hari Kondabolu On Diversity, Race And Burger King
An Indian-American comedian unafraid to joke politely about race and politics, Hari Kondabolu regularly challenges long-standing beliefs with his material. While his comedy is about being treated like an outsider, the jokes offer a sense of community.
Clap If You Believe In Roger Maris
Commentator Frank Deford has cooked up a plan that invokes Tinker Bell for baseball's annual All-Star Game.
Vacation Horror Stories: Accidental Thief
As part of our series "Vacation Horror Stories," listener Deborah Forrester of Malibu, Calif., shares how she picked up the wrong watch at airport security, resulting in being handcuffed, charged with grand larceny, missing the flight and being chastised by a judge.
Retire The Phrase, 'This Wouldn't Be A Scandal In Europe'
Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon argues that it's time to retire the phrase "this wouldn't be a scandal in Europe" when referring to American politicians embroiled in sex scandals. From former President Bill Clinton to former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, such scandals no longer seem to end careers.
Brothers Lost On Deployment; Sister Mourns 'Soul Mates'
The Velez brothers both died while on deployment for the Army in their early 20s, two years apart from one another. Their sister, Monica, had been like a mother to them, and their deaths left her feeling helpless.
A Father And Daughter 'Keep The Faith' During Cancer Fight
In 2007, 4-year-old Faith Marr was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. Doctors were uncertain about her chances of survival. Faith and her father, Jerris, talk about how their bond grew stronger during hospital stays when he would "tattoo" her favorite things on her skin and scars.
Football Needs A Guardian, Not A CEO
Twenty-nine NFL players have been arrested since the Super Bowl. Football needs to be cleansed, says sports commentator Frank Deford.
Miranda July: From The Outboxes Of The Noteworthy
Filmmaker and artist Miranda July's new project, We Think Alone, blasts emails from some well-known names on intimate topics to anyone who signs up for them.
Broadway's 'First Date': A Greek Chorus Of Emotional Baggage
Turns out the nerd-turned-spy from the TV show Chuck can sing. Zachary Levi is rehearsing for his first role on Broadway — a new musical comedy called First Date, which also features Krysta Rodriguez, the star of another NBC program, Smash.