Participation Nation
2:22 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Gardening For Good In Pompano, Fla.

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Originally published on Tue August 14, 2012 11:38 am

When chef Trina Spillman — trained at Le Cordon Bleu — discovered that more than one-third of the children in Broward County didn't know where their next meal was coming from, she was shocked. So she took action.

Through her Need to Feed Gardening Initiative, Trina has planted community gardens, opened a community cafe and donated fresh produce to local food pantries. She holds Summer Hat Luncheons.

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The Two-Way
2:17 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Hog Prices Rise On Word That Feds Will Buy Pork In Bid To Help Farmers

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Hogs at a farm in Elma, Iowa (2009 file photo).

President Obama not coincidentally chose Iowa today as the backdrop for his announcement that the federal government is buying $170 million worth of pork, chicken, lamb and catfish to help producers who've been hit hard by drought-related increases in feed costs and by soft prices because of overproduction.

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The Two-Way
2:00 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Being Treated For Bipolar Depression, Says Hospital

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U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

The Mayo Clinic says Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., an Illinois Democrat, is being treated for bipolar depression at its clinic in Rochester, Minn.

"Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength," Mayo Clinic said in a statement.

Jackson Jr.'s condition has forced him to take a leave from Washington since June 10. His whereabouts have led to widespread speculation and calls for him to release more details of his condition.

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Middle East
1:55 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

On Call-In Radio, Egypt's Leader Offers Reassurance

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Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (right) speaks to the media on Aug. 6 in El Arish, Egypt. He has already been engaging with the public more regularly than his predecessor.

Originally published on Tue August 14, 2012 6:18 pm

When it comes to connecting with the Egyptian public, the country's new president, Mohammed Morsi, seems to have looked at what his predecessor did, and then plotted a course that is diametrically opposed.

During three decades of rule, the former president, Hosni Mubarak, would sometimes go months without making a public statement. When he did appear, it was almost always a formal presentation that seemed to emphasize the gulf between the leader and the ruled.

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Mountain Stage
1:48 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

The Jayhawks On Mountain Stage

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The reunited Jayhawks perform at Mountain Stage.
Music
1:37 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Big Band Swings, August 10

Lee Kleinpeter takes you back in time to the music of the Big Bands and more. Always interesting with a nostalgic radio sound.

Music
1:25 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Bal de Dimanche Apres Midi, August 12

Guidry's program is basically a request type show from call-ins and write-ins. He also does live interviews of musicians and on other French related topics. The main concept is to bring his audience the Cajun Music that would normally he heard if one was at a Sunday Afternoon Dance. Listeners can expect to hear recorded Cajun music from the very traditional roots musicians to the current popular progressive Cajun Music. Occasionally, you can hear live musical performances. You may also hear live phone interviews. You may also hear from musicians talking about their music.

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Monkey See
1:23 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Comics Legend Joe Kubert, 1926-2012: An Appreciation

Originally published on Wed August 15, 2012 8:33 am

Yesterday morning the comics medium lost one of its greatest creators, and one of its most influential teachers, with the passing of Joe Kubert.

Comics historian Mark Evanier posted a remembrance that highlights how warmly the man was regarded in the comics community — and how astonishgly quickly he worked.

Comic Book Resources has posted 25 of his classic comic covers; go look.

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Live in Concert
12:58 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Little Dragon In Concert

Originally published on Tue September 4, 2012 2:30 pm

  • Little Dragon Live From Celebrate Brooklyn

Swedish electro group Little Dragon has been remixed countless times. Their soul-infused dance songs steal scenes in primetime TV shows. They've collaborated across genres with the likes of the Gorillaz, SBTRKT and Big Boi. But their experimental evolution is most impressive when it unfurls live — as in this set that brought down the house at Celebrate Brooklyn.

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NPR Music
12:52 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Stirrin' It Up, August 11

Acclaimed Louisiana Chef John Folse shares Louisiana's culinary and cultural legacy in this fun and informative down-home visit.

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