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A Northeastern Bakewell Pie (left) and Western Chocolate Raisin Pie cool on author Adrienne Kane's Connecticut kitchen counter.

A Pie For All Regions: Serving Up The American Slice

We hold this truth to be self-evident: America loves pie. But each region also reserves the right to bake the treat in its own style. In United States of Pie, writer Adrienne Kane explores local takes on the ultimate American confection.

Why 1999 was such a big year for movies

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.

A year after the darkest day for Capitol Police, its new chief focuses on rebuilding

Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has been on the job less than six months. He hopes to lead a new chapter at the embattled agency.

CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools

The updated guidelines make key changes to earlier language and include a new color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into four zones based on the level of community transmission.

Coronavirus: Holcomb Tightens Restrictions, Indiana Hits New COVID-19 Milestones

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 551 additional confirmed deaths over the last week – the most reported in a single week during the…

"I remember there was a river next to the hotel, or across the street. And I walked along that," Keith Jarrett says of the tour stop captured on <em>Bordeaux Concert.</em> "That's what I remember."

Keith Jarrett's eternal balancing act

Keith Jarrett's two strokes in 2018 left the pianist unable to perform publicly. On the occasion of Bordeaux Concert, WBGO's Nate Chinen caught up with Jarrett.

Musician Ben Folds Tells The Story Of Himself

Singer-songwriter Ben Folds talks about his new memoir, "A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons."

Mozart died 225 years ago at age 35. A new, enormous box set contains all of his music.

240 Hours, 22 Pounds: A Mammoth Mozart Box Set Aims At More Than 'Complete'

The new complete edition, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the Austrian composer's death, is an extravagant Mozart resource.

An image from the last episode of MASH on June 18, 1984 at the Malibu Creek State Park in California.

Need Some Fresh Ideas? Family-Friendly Ways To Spend Your Days Inside

Parents have been circulating ideas for how to keep kids happy — or at least occupied — during this time of social isolation due to COVID-19. Our Arts Desk has some heart-felt suggestions to offer.

Though she only came to his work after his death, <em></em>Phoebe Bridgers has listened to Elliott Smith's <em>Figure 8</em> more times than she can count. Her second album, <em>Punisher</em>, is out in June.

Learning From Elliott Smith, 20 Years After 'Figure 8'

A conversation with Phoebe Bridgers, a devout student of Smith's music, about how the final album of his lifetime lit a path between basement grit and polished studio splendor.

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