Before the election of Barack Obama, a group of musicians recorded and released Of Great and Mortal Men, a collection of 43 original songs, one for each of the U.S. presidencies. The three-CD set ended with George W. Bush. Now, just in time for the inauguration, the creators have completed their 44th song. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.
When President-elect Barack Obama announced he would travel to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration by train, no one was happier than Amtrak advocates. They’ve been howling for years that the country should invest more in its beleaguered passenger rail system, a cry presidents of both parties have largely ignored. My story aired on NPR’s Day to Day.
The Obama administration wants to spend billions of dollars on infrastructure. All those road and bridge repairs could create jobs in a hurry. But they’re also going to require lots of asphalt. Trouble is, there may not be enough of the black sticky stuff to go around. My story aired on Marketplace.
Betty Freeman supported and photographed some of the most innovative composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.
Essential tremor disorder is rarely fatal. But it can be devastating, especially if you’re a musician. Guitarist Richard Crandell found that out the hard way. Then the Oregon-based musician found another way to continue composing and performing. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.
