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From jazz to present-day pop, drum kits make up one of the most transformative musical inventions. In his book "Kick It," musician, professor and author Matt Brennan dives into the history of drums and drummers, and their impact on both creative culture and society as a whole.

María Martin hosted and produced SOS Central America, an in-depth podcast that follows the ongoing deterioration of democracy and rule of law in many Central American countries. The pilot episode explores renowned Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, who was imprisoned and sentenced on charges of money laundering and corruption.

An American revolution started in Boston. A radio station that played rock and roll that other stations banned from the air produced the soundtrack that was against the war in Vietnam, flamed consumer culture and demanded equal rights. How WBCN turned strangers who listened to the radio into a community that wanted change.

From jazz to present-day pop, drum kits are one of the most transformative musical inventions. In his book "Kick It," musician, professor and author Matt Brennan dives into the history of drums and drummers, and their impact on both creative culture and society as a whole.

Michael Jackson thrilled, Madonna wowed, Prince had doves cry and Lionel Richie couldn’t slow down: it was 1984. This was a year the changed the music industry and American culture. And it was the last great year for American pop music.

Several countries across Central America have seen freedom of the press slowly chip away, including in Guatemala. Veteran journalist María Martin discusses the the cycle of violence in the country, the limited news coverage coming out of the region, and the future of democracy.

The two metros are officially 75 miles apart on I-35, but San Antonio and Austin can seem worlds apart. Even so, every day, they are sprawling closer and one day they will become one. How can the two cities put old rivalries to the side and find ways to mutually benefit from working together. What would you call this metro combo loco? San Austin? - Austin-tonio?