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When it comes to women and monuments in the U.S., we seem to prefer mythical or allegorical women – think a lady in robes holding the scales of justice in front of a courthouse. But for decades, there was one statue in Wyoming that was an exception.

Nelson Mandela's life and times are recalled in conversation with radio documentarian Joe Richman who researched Mandela's story for a major 2004 documentary series.

With rich archival sound and interviews, this special examines a history thread vitally relevant to our current political climate.

Are we alone in the universe? Is there other intelligence out there? COSMIC, the most ambitious SETI search yet, hopes to answer that.

On this episode, we explore some of the most haunting, bewitching, and eerie tunes from the Great American Songbook for the haunted holiday of Halloween, performed by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Mel Torme, and more.

A special appreciation of the music of songwriting Hall of Fame member & Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson, who passed away Sept. 28, 2024 at the age of 88.

In this hour, it's a look at the life and music of Louis Armstrong with the good people of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, located in Louis' former home in Queens.

Four survivors of the Indianapolis share unforgettable and heartbreaking memories about the tragic sinking of their battle tested ship after delivering an atomic bomb to Tinian Island in 1945, and their struggle to survive against nearly impossible odds.

Whales are aliens on Earth; intelligent beings who have skills for complex problem-solving and their own language. Now in what’s being called a breakthrough, scientists have carried on an extended conversation with a humpback whale.

Host Dave Schlom is joined by NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.