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Wednesday

Diversions

What's in a Name? Christmas vs. Holiday Tree

Since the 1990s during this time of year, the decorated tree that sits on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol building has been called "Capitol Holiday Tree." But House Speaker Dennis Hastert wants to return Christmas to the Capitol tree, recommending that it be renamed the "Capitol Christmas Tree." How does the use of "Christmas" and "holiday" impact various communities?

What's in a Name? Christmas vs. Holiday Tree

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Tuesday

Music News

Behind the Myth: A New Beatles Biography

Fresh Air

Rock journalist Bob Spitz's new biography of the Beatles is decidedly not prettified: venereal disease, drugs, and bad business are all part of the story of the Fab Four. The book is The Beatles: The Biography.

Behind the Myth: A New Beatles Biography

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Saturday

Music Interviews

Arlo Guthrie, Remembering 'Alice's Restaurant'

Forty years ago, Arlo Guthrie dumped a pile of trash. The minor crime made him ineligible for the draft. In 1967, he immortalized the saga in "Alice's Restaurant." Debbie Elliott hears the story behind the song.

Arlo Guthrie, Remembering 'Alice's Restaurant'

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Tuesday

Sunday

Art & Design

Loving the Imperfections of Toy Cameras

Photographer Theresa Manzanares describes why she loves her toy cameras, even though the cheap plastic housing often allows light to leak in and partially expose the film inside. Fans of the cameras say the leaks make for oddly intriguing photos that add mystery to the process of creating art.

Loving the Imperfections of Toy Cameras

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Saturday

Friday

Music

Inside Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison

In 1968, a young reporter took a tape recorder with him to Johnny Cash's concert inside Folsom Prison. Beley's recording is familiar, but it's from an entirely new perspective: that of the audience.

Inside Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison

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National

Harley Race's Night-School Pro Wrestling Classes

Eight-time National Wrestling Alliance champion Harley Race runs a professional wrestling school in Missouri. He holds his classes on this unique form of brutal ballet in the evening, because all his students have day jobs. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports.

Harley Race's Night-School Pro Wrestling Classes

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Books

Spiffy: 'The Complete Calvin and Hobbes'

On Nov. 18, 1985, a new comic strip made its newspaper debut: Calvin and Hobbes. For 10 years the duo captured the imaginations of adults and children alike. Now every published panel of the strip has been collected in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes.

Spiffy: 'The Complete Calvin and Hobbes'

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Monday

Movies

'Sound of Music' Gets Anniversary DVD Edition

This year, the film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical turns 40. Audiences can't seem to get enough of it: Each year, 18,000 people pack the Hollywood Bowl to sing along with Julie Andrews. Now a special DVD edition, with over four hours of extra material, is being released.

'Sound of Music' Gets Anniversary DVD Edition

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Friday

Wednesday

Culture

Critics Take Issue with 'Get Rich' Marketing Strategy

Paramount has been marketing Get Rich or Die Tryin', about the life of the rapper 50 Cent, with billboards that feature images of guns. Critics have accused the ad campaign of promoting violence.

Critics Take Issue with 'Get Rich' Marketing Strategy

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Movies

Sarah Silverman Discusses Her Movie 'Jesus Is Magic'

Fresh Air

Silverman won the Emmy for best writing for a variety special for her HBO special We Are Miracles. In 2005, she spoke with Fresh Air about her movie Jesus Is Magic.

Sarah Silverman Discusses Her Movie 'Jesus Is Magic'

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Opinion

Author Interviews

Maureen Dowd: 'Are Men Necessary?'

Fresh Air

In today's sexual politics, are women equal — and are men even needed? That's the question New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd asks in her new book, 'Are Men Necessary? When Sexes Collide'.

Maureen Dowd: 'Are Men Necessary?'

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Tuesday

'Sigmund' and Other Krofft Shows Resurface on DVD

Sid and Marty Krofft created some of television's most memorable hits -- and disastrous flops. The Kroffts are experiencing somewhat of a resurgence as their shows -- including H.R. Pufnstuf -- are re-released on DVD.

'Sigmund' and Other Krofft Shows Resurface on DVD

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