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  • Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
  • What if we get it right? That's the question marine biologist, climate expert, and writer Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson explores in her new book. Ayana joins us to talk about climate solutions we have right now and what's possible for the future of our planet.
  • North Carolina State's unlikely run in this year's NCAA tournament has been propelled by their charming star DJ Burns Jr., whose big size and big personality have made him a fan favorite this March.
  • Ukraine has launched an investigation into war crimes officials believe have been committed by Russian forces during the course of the invasion.
  • A roundup of good advice from Life Kit's 10 most read stories of 2025. Find out which foods support better sleep, how to be happier and how to graciously accept compliments.
  • Whether it belongs in the rye bread or the sauerkraut is sometimes hotly debated. But food writer Domenica Marchetti says caraway's complex flavors can tone down the richness of meat dishes, or bring cabbage and potatoes to life.
  • Actor Anthony Mackie talks about the movie he's seen a million times, Top Gun. This story originally aired on weekends on All Things Considered on June 24, 2012.
  • New Orleans jazz clarinet queen Doreen Ketchens is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Rain or shine, Doreen’s magnetic performance draws crowds to the corner of Royal and St. Peter each weekend. Although now known for playing jazz, Doreen Ketchens trained as a classical clarinetist. She started improvising and busking with her husband Lawrence in 1987. He now plays sousaphone with her on Royal Street, along with daughter, Dorian, on drums. Doreen has risen from the street to national prominence, global touring, feature films and viral videos, but she remains rooted in New Orleans.
  • The Hi Rhythm Section began as brothers and friends. The Hodges brothers: Teenie on guitar, Leroy, bass, and Charles on organ; joined by Howard Grimes, drums and "Hubbie" Turner on piano. The brothers grew up in a musical family. They joined their father's blues band, the Germantown Blue Dots. Hubbie Turner's mother was married to producer Willie Mitchell and was friends with the Hodges brothers who all became Willie Mitchell's band. In the late 60s, when Mitchell moved from playing clubs to producing in studios, they changed their name to Hi Rhythm Section. We had a chance to sit down with friends. Rev. Charles Hodges and Hubbie Turner, to talk about working in the studio with "Poppa Willie" Mitchell. After playing a high school talent show, Rev. Hodges started out on the road with Memphis soul singer O.V. Wright.
  • Amid the bustle of the French Quarter are some rooms well back from the street that are adorned with 40 Impressionist paintings. While some are for sale,…
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