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Host Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer is joined by University of Chicago Professor James Heckman and Alison Baulos, Executive Director for The Center for the Economics of Human Development at the University of Chicago. Professor Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor of Economics and Director of The Center for the Economics of Human Development at the University of Chicago. He received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2000 for pioneering methods to evaluate social programs and account for selection bias in policy research. Their conversation centers on the long-term economic and social benefits of investing in early childhood development, particularly in the first 1,000 days of life.

Comedy is booming in the United States, and Rolling Stone is showcasing some of the funniest in the business today with a new list.

"Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" welcomes Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken to talk about the New Jersey group's history, the newly released "LOST ALBUM," and their upcoming show at Chicago's City Winery on November 2nd, 2022.Known for such popular radio songs as "Blood & Roses", "A Girl Like You", "Only A Memory", "Behind The Wall Of Sleep", and "Strangers When We Meet" The Smithereens have continued to tour with three original members (guitarist Jim Babjak, drummer Dennis Diken and bassist Mike Mesaros) despite the unfortunate death in 2017 of founding lead singer, songwriter, guitarist Pat Dinizio.The band’s lead singer for many of their live concerts, including this show, is another noteworthy veteran of the power-pop scene, MARSHALL CRENSHAW, known for having his own his own noteworthy recording and film career, along with scoring a 1982 Top 40 hit with "Someday, Someway". Marshall carries on the tradition and high standards the band have set for themselves and for their fans over the years.Tune in on the dial or stream it live in real time at: www.lakeshorepublicradio.org.

Known as the "Prince of Darkness," the lead singer of the massively influential rock band Black Sabbath, Osbourne reached another generation via the MTV reality show The Osbournes in the early 2000s.

In "Texas Hold 'Em," the singer is accompanied by a banjo. It's often thought of as a quintessential Americana instrument. But the history of the banjo tells a different story.

Advertisers were careful about which messages they showcased this year, and the results felt handcuffed — so cautious that they were just, well, disappointing.

Recent songs by Maggie Rogers and Kacey Musgraves took NPR Music's Lars Gotrich back to a familiar sound and ethos. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we dream up a Lilith Fair lineup.

Noah increasingly looked like a performer who was growing beyond the grind of a late-night Comedy Central show. If he doesn't find a new perch in the genre, the industry will be all the worse for it.

Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.

We had 140 jazz journalists weigh in on their favorite releases of the year. Here are their top overall picks, with top finishers in Latin jazz, vocal, debut and historical categories.