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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?

We were warned. Science told us that if we keep pumping carbon into the atmosphere the earth will get hotter. And here we are. And still the climate change deniers are ignoring the facts and the horrible weather events. Who are the liars, hucksters, zealots, and crackpots who misled the public and blocked policy to address climate change.

Stand-up comics are supposed to be edgy, but how far out there is too edgy?Comics use their platform and their wit to tackle topics dealing with mental health, sexual assault, violence, race and inequality. How are jokes used to help us laugh through the pain and gain a new awareness and compassion about the struggle of others?

True crime is the most popular genre for podcasts — a staple for documentaries and the backbone of broadcast news. However, does the obsession with crime stories distort reality and highlight another instance of racial bias?