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Renata Tebaldi is Desdemona and Herbert von Karajan conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in the object of Rob Kapilow's "What Makes it So Great?" attention: the "Ave Maria" from Act Four of Verdi's "Otello." (London 411 618-2)

Noah reads some of this week's letters from All Things Considered listeners.(3:15) Send e-mail to atc@npr.org. Traditional mail to Letters, All Things Considered, National Public Radio, 635 Massachusetts Ave Northwest, Washington, DC 20001.

aimed at preventing the federal government from regulating cigarettes and other tobacco products as addictive drugs. At issue is whether the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to do so. Four companies, R.J. Reynolds, Brown and Williamson, Lorillard, and Philip Morris will present their case to a federal court in Greensboro, North Carolina, beginning today.

http://66.225.205.104/CT20120328.mp3 School Lunch Report Card We send our children to school every day in hopes of filling their minds with important…

Jazz N Soul Music and Radio Rehab present Musicology: The Art of The Sample, The Soul of Hip-Hop! Enjoy a night filled with a mash up of Hip-Hop and R&B with live performances of the Soul, Funk, and Jazz hits that inspired the Hip-Hop legends of the Past, Present, and Future! Saturday, July 31st at 6:30p and 9:00p, the Stage Door Theater at The Blumenthal transforms into a musical and visual experience you do not want to miss!Quentin Talley and The Soul Providers accompanied by The Mighty DJ DR and a visual array, take you on a live musical journey featuring the music of H.E.R, Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Outkast, Wu-Tang, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, 2 Pac, Roberta Flack, Willie Hutch, The Delfonics, Erykah Badu and many more surprises!This event is a tribute to the R&B, Jazz, and Soul pioneers who created the original sound that formed the foundation of Hip-Hop and R&B Music as we now know it. This show was inspired by the “Amen Brother” drum break, by the Grammy Award Winning North Carolina Group The Winstons. The “Amen Break” is one of the most highly used samples in history.Do not miss this opportunity to experience the Soul of Hip Hop!

Earlier this month, Michigan's governor declared that the city is in a financial emergency. The city government is running a huge deficit and faces huge debts. Now, a lawyer with experience in bankruptcies is coming in to try to straighten things out.

Wood pellet maker Enviva says it has landed its first U.S. customer and is speeding up plans to double production capacity in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic.

“Green” building and development used to be practiced only by those concerned about the environment but today, it makes great business sense. Energy…

Enjoy an extraordinary community evening of art, architecture, and cinema at the historic Savona Mill campus.

Discover the fascinating interplay between creativity and craftsmanship where the spotlight is cast on the theme of "Production." Immerse yourself in an array of cinematic experiences that delve into the intricate processes of creation, from the birth of iconic skyscrapers to the groundbreaking deconstruction of architectural norms.
Experience an enlightening exploration of the artistry behind production, as we showcase a curated selection of documentary shorts that redefine the boundaries of innovation featuring Skyscraper (Shirley Clarke, 1959, USA), Splitting (Gordon Matta-Clark, 1974, USA), and Bingo Ninths (Gordon Matta-Clark, 1974, USA). In the juxtaposition of these shorts, one can truly appreciate the diverse facets of production – from the construction of monumental structures to the deconstruction of the norm, all captured on the canvas of celluloid.

Updated Oct. 15, 2018Charlotte's second annual Black Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday, ushering in a week of deals and specials at some of Charlotte's…

NPR's Camila Domonoske talks to Allan Swan, president of Panasonic Energy of North America, about the challenge of producing enough electric vehicle batteries to meet U.S. climate goals.

More than a dozen Republican senators originally said they would object to at least one state's election results. After the violence that ensued Wednesday, that number was reduced by about half.

Gnarls Barkley is best known for its massive summer hit "Crazy," from 2006's St. Elsewhere. The duo's follow-up, The Odd Couple, meshes classic R&B with infectious hip-hop grooves and cinematic production. Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse speak with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about crafting their new album.

The cuts in oil production by OPEC Plus could signal a rift between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. — or just an effort by the oil producers to make more money.

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

Your home didn’t come with a manual … until now.

Nearly 60% of homeowners postpone repairs because of cost, and 1 in 5 who try DIY fixes end up making the problem worse.

Nail down your spot at [Re]build & [Re]claim, a hands-on workshop that takes the guesswork out of preventative home maintenance. You’ll learn what most people discover the hard (and expensive) way.

Spot problems early

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You’ll also practice seasonal upkeep, energy-saving improvements, and practical DIY fixes built on the 11 Principles of a Healthy Home and our 25 Safe and Healthy Priorities.

By the end, you’ll know how to protect your home’s value, stay ahead of repairs, and reclaim the peace of mind that makes homeownership feel rewarding again.

Think of it as a little R&R for your home.

Lynda Barry is a 2019 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and has worked as a painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher and found that they are very much alike.

Barry is the inimitable creator behind the seminal comic strip that was syndicated across North America in alternative weeklies for two decades, “Ernie Pook’s Comeek,” featuring the incomparable Marlys and Freddy. She is the author of “The Freddie Stories,” “One! Hundred! Demons!,” “The! Greatest! of! Marlys!,” “Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel,” “Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies!” and “The Good Times are Killing Me,” which was adapted as an off-Broadway play and won the Washington State Governor’s Award.

She has written four bestselling and acclaimed creative how-to graphic novels for “Drawn & Quarterly”: “What It Is,” which won the Eisner Award for Best Reality Based Graphic Novel and R.R. Donnelly Award for highest literary achievement by a Wisconsin author; “Picture This”; “Syllabus: Notes From an Accidental Professor” and “Making Comics.”

Noah talks with Andrew Schneider, Senior National Correspondent for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, about an asbestos company that allegedly knew it's products could cause cancer as long ago as the 1970's. The Public Health Service asked the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to issue an alert. The asbestos is found in vermiculite made by the W.R. Grace Co., which is used in everything from potting soil to insulation. The Health Service says even casual handling of the material could expose people to 150 times the amount of asbestos considered safe under federal regulations.

The National Story Project with Paul Auster is entering its last few months. If you're planning to send us a story, the time is now! Send entries to nationalstoryproject@npr.org; or PMB 206, 123 Seventh Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Today Linda and Noah read letters from listeners about the impact of the presidential election on the Supreme Court, Hip-Hop culture, and the song Crazy. (3:30) Send your letters to atc@npr.org or via regular post to Letters, All Things Considered, National Public Radio, 635 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20001.