A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music’s revival. From his new ... Read More »
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Comedian Nate Bargatze on his life and career
Comedian Nate Bargatze is having quite the year: He’s bringing laughs across the country with his “Be Funny” tour, and this week he’s a headline comic at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like Jerry Seinfeld. Dana Jacobson sat down with Bargatze to talk about his journey to the stage. Source Read More »
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs “$10 Cowboy”
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music’s revival. With the title ... Read More »
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel. Source Read More »
Eye on America: The Kinsey Collection, and revisiting the Tulsa Race Massacre
In Oklahoma, Nate Burleson shares his family’s personal connection to one of America’s darkest chapters. Then in Texas, we tour the renowned Kinsey Collection, the largest private holding of African American art and artifacts. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Source Read More »
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. Source Read More »
Inside America’s mass timber movement
Mass timber is a type of wood being used to build large buildings, like high-rises and airports. Jeff Glor traveled to Oregon to understand more about the material, its safety, and whether it’s sustainable to use long-term. Source Read More »
Fire still burning after freight train derailment
Authorities say a freight train derailment and fire have forced the closure of a key east-west interstate trucking route near the Arizona-New Mexico state line. Source Read More »
Japan works to preserve ancient tradition
Public baths have been the center of city life in Japan for centuries. But since 2006, hundreds of such baths have closed. Some are working to preserve the ancient tradition, which they say allows for socializing and relaxation. Source Read More »
Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 144
A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall in March. Source Read More »