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Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.

The story of Motown Records is a quintessentially American story about the American Dream, civil rights and entrepreneurship — but it has a special significance in Detroit, where it all started.

First, they were struck by illness and then by medical bills they couldn't pay. Here are 15 stories of Americans living under the shadow of health care debt.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.

As far as we know, Marcus King never went to the crossroads at midnight, but he did have a guitar in his hands about the same time he learned to walk.

Scientists studying anthrax say they are making progress understanding the bacteria and developing new vaccines. But the field is much larger than it once was, and some wonder if that's wise or necessary.

In the early '80s, The Pretenders ranked among the biggest bands around. The group has existed in various incarnations since then, all fronted by Chrissie Hynde, and now displays its new sound in an acoustic session with producer Steve Lillywhite.

What We're Reading producer and Staff Librarian Tammy Bobrowsky talks with Michelle Zauner, writer and indie rockstar known as Japanese Breakfast.…

If you're a parent, you may face a battle every day over screen time - social media, texting, video games...There's a free community talk with Erin Walsh…

"the margin of error is 4.2%" "Polls are neck and neck!" "Your candidate is ahead!" These are some of the confusing headlines we hear and read during hot…

Violinist and Iron Range native, Jillian Rae talked with us during New Music this week in anticipation of our first CenterStage MN Concert of 2020.We talk…

The Theater Education program at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids was created to increase possibilities for youth and adults to get involved in theater.…

We continued our MN Governor Candidate conversations today - this time DFLer Lori Swanson - she is currently MN's Attorney General and she's chosed…

Aaron and Chuck continue the conversation on the closing of major retail stores like Herberger's by looking to the future. They differ on what…

The president hosted members of Congress from both parties to discuss legislation on school safety and guns on Wednesday. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of their remarks.

We spoke with Steve Waller from the Grassroots Concert Series in Nisswa recently. The Grassroots Concert Series has been bringing live music to the…

Today we met a new resident to the Grand Rapids Arts scene - the New Director of Strings at the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program - Pedro Oviedo. He…

This morning we welcomed Ryan Martinson and Sarah James from the Grand Rapids Players summer theater camp. For over a month they've been learning theater…

We talked with Jack Nachbar today - he's a retired professor of film and pop culture from Bowling Green University who curates the Classic Movie Series at…

KAXE/KBXE are proud to announce a fundraiser for Northern Community Radio with the ever impressive Davina & The Vagabonds, Saturday, September 28th at the…