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Damon Locks of Chicago's electro-punk trio The Eternals talks about the band's new CD, Rawar Style.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports that a National Hip-Hop Political Convention in New Jersey hopes to create a political platform for the hip-hop community and encourage people to vote.

On day three of our week-long motivational series, NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with best-selling author and spiritual life counselor Iyanla Vanzant.

Slate advertising critic Seth Stevenson reviews the new AT&T ad campaign, and argues that the campaign only punctuates how out of touch the communications giant really is when it comes to consumer preferences and the company's image.

A grand jury in Buffalo, New York, on Tuesday will consider whether artist Steve Kurtz should be prosecuted on bioterrorism charges. Last month, authorities found scientific lab equipment while responding to a 911 call at Kurtz's house. Now Kurtz is being investigated for having biological agents. Kurtz often uses his art to raise concerns over issues such as biotechnology and genetic engineering. NPR's Karen Michel reports.

Danish directors Lars von Trier and Jorgen Leth team up on The Five Obstructions, a 90-minute rumination on the nature of cinema and creativity. Von Trier challenged Leth, his mentor, to remake Leth's 1967 film The Perfect Human five different ways. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review.

NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on the makers of one of the finest DVD collections in the country. Criterion has a reputation for elaborate appreciations of exemplary films.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ed Siegel of Solana Beach, Calif. He's on a mission to get the nation to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a lower, more people-friendly key.

In the final installment of our bi-annual motivation series, NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with best-selling author and financial consultant Dennis Kimbro.

Before vacationers head to the beach to laze away their hot summer days, many will head to the bookstore to pick up some summer reading. NPR's Susan Stamberg talks to three independent booksellers about their suggestions for the leisurely months ahead.