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Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chaka Khan, P-Valley, and more.

Florida ends UConn's bid to repeat — again — in Sunday action that saw a memorable buzzer-beater. Meanwhile, South Carolina advances in the women's tournament, which rounds out its Sweet 16 on Monday.

NPR Music's Felix Contreras wraps up the best Latin music entries in this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

The three-hour show was an ode to the robustness and stability of country music. But the genre dominated charts and discourse this year thanks to pop superstars Beyoncé, Post Malone and Shaboozey.

The funk-ridden grooves of Wilson's music could feel larger than life, particularly those he created for Blue Note Records in the late 1960s and early '70s.

There's more to Hanukkah music than Adam Sandler. In response to last week's interview with professor Josh Kun, listeners wrote in with comments — and more than a few new Hanukkah song suggestions.

The death of the highly respected hip-hop figure prompted an outpouring of tribute and personal stories from his community this weekend.

In this special episode, Chuck Roberts, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, traveled to the Statehouse for Indiana Early Childhood Education Day to have conversations with folks from across the state working in early childhood development. The day at the Capitol was organized by Indiana AEYC and the Early Education Works Coalition, this event united educators, parents, and policymakers to advocate for policies supporting children and families.This episode will explore the vital role of early learning, the economic impact of childcare, policy changes needed to strengthen early education in Indiana, and much more. Hear from experts, advocates, and business leaders working to expand high-quality early learning opportunities for all.

Host Mary Jane Eisenhauer is joined by LPM's President & CEO, Chuck Roberts, and guest, Senator Rodney Pol on the latest episode of "Building Blocks: The Podcast." Senator Rodney Pol of the 4th District of Indiana shares his journey from blue-collar work to law and public service, emphasizing the importance of community efforts in revitalizing areas like Gary, Indiana, and much more.

In this episode of Building Blocks, Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer welcomes Congressman Frank Mrvan to discuss critical issues surrounding maternal and infant health in Northwest Indiana. They explore the importance of early childhood development, the first 1,000 days of life, and programs aimed at lowering infant and maternal mortality rates. Congressman Mrvan shares insights from his time as a township trustee and his role in Congress, emphasizing the need for strong community support systems, efficient funding allocation, and policy advocacy. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how investment in early childhood programs creates lasting benefits for families and the region.