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A review of the year's best pop music with critic KEN TUCKER

2: A review of the year's best pop music with critic KEN TUCKER. He'll talk with Terry about his favorites and why: (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE REST OF THE SHOW)Top Ten Albums:1) "Odelay" by Beck2) "Black Eye" by Fluffy3) "Sheryl Crow" by Sheryl Crow4) "Diary of a Mod Housewife" by Amy Ribgy5) "House of Music" by Tony, Toni6) "Spirit" by Willie Nelson7) "First Band on the Moon" by The Cardigans8) "Just When We're Thinking It's Over" by the Cox Family9) "Grown Man" by Loudon Wainwright, III10) "Call the Doctor" by Sleater Kinney

Guy Raz

Guy Raz is the host, co-creator, and editorial director of three NPR programs, including two of its most popular ones: TED Radio Hour and How I Built This.Both shows are heard by more than 14 million people each month around the world. He is also the creator and co-host of NPR's first-ever podcast for kids, Wow In The World.

The 2013 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll

We asked 137 jazz journalists to pick their favorite albums that came out this year. Out of over 700 nominees, here are their collective top 50 picks, along with top finishers in the Latin jazz, vocal, debut and reissue categories.

The House Select Committee has used TV news techniques and documentary evidence to argue that then President Donald Trump knowingly pressured public officials to commit illegal acts. In this case, the panel displayed a transcript of his call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as it played excerpts of the audio.

Jan. 6 hearings use TV tricks to great effect even as critics call them show biz

It's an extraordinary show of discipline for a congressional committee, with a minimum of showboating, yielding hearings that resemble Dateline NBC or investigative podcasts.

Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th District Congressional seat Jon Ossoff speaks to supporters during an election-night watch party Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Dunwoody, Ga. (John Bazemore/AP)

Despite National Attention, Jon Ossoff Says Georgia 6th District Race Still About Local Issues

Ossoff just missed an outright win in a special election to replace now Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, and will face Republican Karen Handel in a June runoff.

Gumbo in its many varities satisfies more than just a hunger in Louisiana.

Where Y’Eat: How the holidays and Louisiana food combine for something real

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on the way Louisiana food traditions sync with the holiday season to create something meaningful.

A Central American breakfast at Mawi Tortillas

Where Y’Eat: Rise and Shine For These New Breakfast Spots

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on the everyman appeal of a good breakfast spot, and new ones to try.

A fried chicken sandwich at the National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans.

Where Y'Eat: How Smaller Vendors Thrive As Fried Chicken Fest Grows

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on what makes the National Fried Chicken Festival different.

A classic cocktail feels right in New Orleans.

Where Y’Eat: The Timeless Appeal of New Orleans Cocktail Culture Shines in Summer

New Orleans food writer on the cocktail culture of the Crescent City.

Linda Wertheimer

As NPR's senior national correspondent, Linda Wertheimer travels the country and the globe for NPR News, bringing her unique insights and wealth of experience to bear on the day's top news stories.

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