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Thursday

Law

Law Professor Weighs In On 'Hope' Squabble

Fresh Air

Law professor Greg Lastowka talks with Fresh Air about the intellectual-property law involved in the dispute between the Associated Press and artist Shepard Fairey.

Law Professor Weighs In On 'Hope' Squabble

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Law

Mannie Garcia: The Photo That Sparked 'Hope'

Fresh Air

Associated Press photographer Mannie Garcia took the photo of Barack Obama that would later become the basis for Shepard Fairey's iconic "Hope" poster. Now the AP and Fairey are fighting over whether that poster constitutes copyright infringement. Garcia joins Fresh Air to discuss the dispute.

Mannie Garcia: The Photo That Sparked 'Hope'

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Culture

Shepard Fairey: Inspiration Or Infringement?

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The Associated Press has threatened to sue the artist who created the iconic "Hope" poster of Barack Obama for copyright infringement, but Shepard Fairey says his work is protected under the principle of "fair use."

Shepard Fairey: Inspiration Or Infringement?

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Culture

Cezanne's Shadow: A Master's Influence Lingers

From Matisse to Mondrian, Braque to Giacometti — the list of venerable artists who were inspired by Paul Cezanne reads like the syllabus of an art history class. Now, a new exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art celebrates the master painter's legacy.

Cezanne's Shadow: A Master's Influence Lingers

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Wednesday

Pop Culture

Vidders Talk Back To Their Pop-Culture Muses

Fans of TV shows have long found ways to share their obsessions. But in the digital age, these vidders are creating more elaborate content, and sharing it more widely.

Vidders Talk Back To Their Pop-Culture Muses

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Media

Fashion Scene, Hip-Hop News Grace Current Mags

Editors from two of the nation's top magazines — Vibe and O, The Oprah Magazine — walk listeners through items featured in the latest issues of their publications, including scenes from Fashion Week in New York and tips for finding bargain styles, along with a recent profile of R&B star Keyshia Coles.

Fashion Scene, Hip-Hop News Grace Current Mags

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Tuesday

200 Years Of Abraham Lincoln

Hands Of An Artist: Daniel French's Lincoln Memorial

Daniel Chester French's solemn white marble sculpture of Lincoln has presided over history since its 1922 dedication. A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., looks at its creation.

Hands Of An Artist: Daniel French's Lincoln Memorial

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Monday

World

Amid Growing Violence, Art Flourishes In Tijuana

As drug cartels in the Mexican border city of Tijuana unleash one of the worst killing sprees in that city's history, there's also been an explosion of art. Several new galleries have opened, including one — right on the border — in a former drug tunnel.

Amid Growing Violence, Art Flourishes In Tijuana

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Friday

Shooting A Foreclosure: A Photographer's View

An image of a police officer securing a vacated foreclosed home has won the World Press Photo of the Year award. Photographer Anthony Suau talks about why he framed the shot as he did and what it symbolizes to him.

Shooting A Foreclosure: A Photographer's View

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Barbershop

Cartoon Fury: Did 'The New York Post' Go Too Far?

The guys in this week's Barbershop discuss a recent cartoon published by The New York Post, which many say depicts Obama as a chimpanzee shot dead by police (the paper has since offered an apology). Also, Illinois Sen. Roland Burris is back in the hot seat and baseball star Alexander "A-Rod" Rodriguez explains what he describes as a "stupid" decision to experiment with steroids.

Cartoon Fury: Did 'The New York Post' Go Too Far?

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Thursday

Race

'New York Post' Political Cartoon Raises Concerns

A cartoon, which ran in The New York Post Wednesday, continues to stir controversy. It depicts a chimpanzee being gunned down by police. The Rev. Al Sharpton and others have reacted strongly, alleging the chimp is intended to represent President Obama. The Post is standing behind its cartoonist.

'New York Post' Political Cartoon Raises Concerns

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The 81st Annual Academy Awards

A Movie's Look, From Toilet To Villain's Lair

Lighting, props, sets and costumes all contribute to the "look" of a movie — and production designer J. Michael Riva, the grandson of Marlene Dietrich, makes sure all those elements integrate seamlessly for a film. He has worked on blockbusters such as The Goonies and A Few Good Men.

A Movie's Look, From Toilet To Villain's Lair

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Saturday

Diversions

A Presidential Portrait In Pastry

Zilly Rosen assembled a portrait of Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln made out of more than 5,000 cupcakes. The installation was on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum until 5 p.m. on Saturday, when the public was invited to "de-install" the piece.

A Presidential Portrait In Pastry

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Friday