Monkey See
2:48 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

It Was All A Dream (Or: Turns Out Spoilers Are Good For You)

Originally published on Thu July 26, 2012 5:24 pm

Chances are, if you're a regular reader of this blog you've read (or perhaps even posted) an incredibly vitriolic comment or two accusing the writer of the despicable crime of spoilers.

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World Cafe
2:46 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Latin Roots: Cuban Rumba

Credit Courtesy of the artist
Pedro Martinez performs at Juilliard.

Originally published on Thu October 4, 2012 3:42 pm

Chicago-based journalist Catalina Maria Johnson hosts the 15th installment of World Cafe's Latin Roots music series. Johnson writes in Spanish and English for publications such as HOY, Revista Contratiempo, Gozamos and Nat Geo Music, and is a radio personality and host/producer for the radio program Beat Latino, which airs in Chicago, Mexico City and Berlin.

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Music
2:40 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Bonjour Louisiane, July 26

Every morning, thousands of Cajun French music lovers tune in to KRVS to start their day with Pete Bergeron and "Bonjour Louisiane." Like morning coffee, "Bonjour Louisiane" gets you up and going with traditional Cajun French favorites and the latest releases from talented newcomers. Brush up on your French, find out about the fairs and festivals, and share the "joie de vivre" of French Louisiana. 

World Cafe
2:30 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Bright Moments On World Cafe

Credit Kristianna Smith
Bright Moments.

Multi-instrumentalist Kelly Pratt has recorded and toured with bands like Coldplay, Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem and Beirut since 2006, but he's stepped into his own spotlight since forming the sunny pop band

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Ask Me Another
2:24 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Baratunde Thurston: The Next Black President

Credit Steve McFarland / NPR
This week's Ask Me Another Mystery Guest takes the stage with show host, Ophira Eisenberg, for a conversation that's sure to tickle your funny bone.

Originally published on Thu February 28, 2013 3:23 pm

Mom And Dad's Record Collection
2:16 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

From Scorn For Zevon, A Father-Daughter Moment Is Born

Originally published on Thu July 26, 2012 5:51 pm

The Torch
2:06 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

In Kayla Harrison, U.S. Has Chance For Judo Gold, And A 'Comeback Kid' Story

Credit Melanie Stetson Freeman / Christian Science Monitor/Getty Images
Kayla Harrison, who is on the U.S. judo team, is going to the Olympics for the first time.

Originally published on Thu July 26, 2012 9:10 pm

The Two-Way
2:06 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

After Uproar, USDA Walks Back 'Meatless Monday' Support

Credit Larry Crowe / AP
Steak.

It was likely something that the United States Department of Agricultural didn't put much thought into. In an internal newsletter detailing agency's "greening" efforts, there's information about new lightbulbs and locally bought fruits and vegetables.

But on page three of five, there's also a passage that encourages forgoing meat on Mondays.

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Music
1:46 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Beat Current, July 26

Latest releases from pop, rock, Indie and local bands. 

Music
1:32 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Music of Yesteryears, July 25

A nostalgic hour of music of the big bands and combos. 

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