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Nearly a century ago, musician W.C. Handy recorded the first blues hit, "Memphis Blues." In the years that followed, he produced dozens of Billboard chart hits that were re-released again and again. Producer Barrett Golding of the Hearing Voices radio project profiles Handy, "the Father of the Blues."

W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN's United Shades of America, discusses what patriotism means to him this Memorial Day weekend.

A new book, Lost Sounds, profiles a man named George W. Johnson, a former slave and New York City street performer who became the very first African-American recording artist — singing some very racist tunes.

Poet W.S. Merwin talks about his memoir, The Mays of Ventadorn, that covers his time in the French countryside. Merwin lived in southern France during the 1950s, and became enchanted by the language of the Troubadours, poet-musicians from 800 years before.

Historian David Greenberg argues for a more critical understanding of President George H.W. Bush's legacy. He suggests that the late president should also be remembered for his shortcomings.

President George H.W. Bush died Friday at the age of 94. A look back at his presidency.

Among its questions, the committee is probing any conversations Kevin McCarthy had with former President Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack.

West Virginia holds its Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday. Recent polls show Hillary Clinton with a wide lead over Barack Obama. Anna Sale of West Virginia Public Broadcasting talks with Liane Hansen about the upcoming primary.

Also: The Texas church where a mass shooting occurred last Sunday will be demolished; Puerto Rico loses most of its power again; and pigeon racing is popular in Cuba.

Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County helps residents earn GEDs and develop skills to make them more employable.