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Robert Randolph of Robert Randolph and the Family Band talks about his song, "Going in the Right Direction" from the CD Unclassified. They are scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

Noah talks with Hal Blaine, a Hollywood musician and author, about the life and career of Mel Taylor. Taylor, who died on Sunday, was the drummer for the seminal California surf band, The Ventures.

Elsbeary Hobbes, who sang with The Drifters, died ten days ago at the age of 59. Hobbes and The Drifters were inducted into the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The band's first big hit was "There Goes My Baby".

NPR's Susan Stone profiles Danielson Famile, an unusual alternative rock band who are sweethearts of the indie music scene, but as they sing of Christ in their lyrics, they raise the hackles of many within the Christian music industry.

Music reviewer David Greenberger tells us about a new release by The Posies. The band split up in the late nineties, but a new four-CD box set features outtakes and other previously unreleased material. It's called At Least, At Last.

The wildly popular Colombian band Aterciopelados mixes traditional Colombian styles with pop and punk, and people are enjoying it far beyond its own country's borders.

Scott speaks with Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley of the band Drive-By Truckers. Their latest album, Southern Rock Opera, is based on the careers of noted southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd.

As the Texas legislature moves to pass voting restriction bills – other GOP controlled states are doing the same. Where did these proposed laws come from? Who is pulling the strings? And The deadly Jan. 6 domestic terrorism attack on the U.S. Capitol – did we almost lose our democracy that day?

D-Day is one of history’s greatest and most unbelievable military and human triumphs. Though the full campaign lasted just over a month, the surprise landing of over 150 thousand Allied troops on the morning of June 6, 1944, is understood to be the moment that ultimately led to the defeat of the Nazis. How should we remember and honor the heroic sacrifices of D-Day?

How are the bees doing these days? While there was a significant decline in bee populations in recent years, there's been a surprising uptick lately. However, this doesn't mean the crisis is over. Honeybee populations are increasing – but wild bee populations are still struggling.