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Misdemeanor solicitation charges against Kraft and other men were dropped last year after a Florida appeals court ruled that the videos were not admissible as evidence.

We usually look at art in the hushed, reverential surroundings of museums and galleries — and that, argues writer and art historian Simon Schama, can fool us into believing that great works of art are polite. In fact, he says, they are thugs that force us to see the world in new ways.

Maryland hospitals announced Wednesday they will require the COVID-19 vaccine for their employees.The Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) wrote in a statement that health systems and hospitals have agreed to set dates after which COVID-19 vaccines will become mandatory for employees.

Noah talks to Dorothy Garren of Gaylordsville, Connecticut about the Washington Oak, a 400 year old tree across the road from her house. The tree is an historic site because George Washington once ate lunch with his men in its shade. Garren's grandmother donated the tree and the land around it to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Recently, the tree was severely damaged by a storm. Noah also talks to Howard Stevens, the arborist who was called to inspect the tree after the damage. He says that the damage is so extensive that the tree might not be saved. This story brought to mind W. S. Merwin's story "Unchopping a Tree" from his collection "The Miner's Pale Children." Noah also talks to Jackie Prince Roberts, an environmental scientist with the Environmental Defense Fund, about the EDF's suggestions for making holiday celebrations more environmentally sound. John Waters of Arlington, Virginia, opposes one of those tips strongly: the one that recommends getting an artificial tree rather than a real one.

Linda talks with Paula Sharp, the author of _Crows Over Wheatfield_. This new novel deals with child and spousal abuse, but in a style that features both warmth and humor. Sharp, who is also a lawyer, wanted to create a book about these issues that featured a strong female character. (7:30) [Stations: _Crows Over Wheatfield_ is published by Hyperion.] CREDITS FUNDER 0:29 CUTAWAY 0:59 =========================SECOND HOUR======================= BILLBOARD :59 NEWS 2:59 NEWS 1:59 THEME MUSIC 0:29 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2A 8. TEXAS REDISTRICTING -- NPR's John Burnett reports on a decision today by federal judges that redrew thirteen congressional districts in Texas and nullified their primary election results in order to conform with recent Supreme Court rulings outlawing so-called "racial gerrymandering." This decision has important implications for some Congressional races in Texas. Some incumbents who had faced no primary opposition could now find themselves with rivals for those seats.

Musicians often chronicle the anguish, adjustments and small triumphs associated with a relationship's end. But few capture the emotional rawness and suffocating isolation quite as powerfully as Lisa Germano's "Too Much Space."

Morrissey has been a fixture on the pop-music landscape for more than two decades. Music critic John Brady says listening to his eighth solo album is like having a conversation with a neighbor — a mopey, gothic, somewhat strange but always exciting neighbor.

New music to drive out that endless loop of "Despacito" playing in your head! Featuring two AltLatino contributors, Catalina Maria John and Marisa Arbona- Ruiz.

Amer draws on his Palestinian and Texan roots in his Netflix series, Mo. John Powers reviews documentary, Three Minutes. Holes played a critical role in identifying the so-called Golden State Killer.

The songs were a byproduct of slavery in the U.S. But after being passed along by generations of African-American musicians, they were later embraced by a variety of improvisers, including Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Grant Green and John Coltrane.

Mallon talks about the early years of the AIDS epidemic and his new novel, Up With the Sun. John Powers reviews Return to Seoul. Farzon Nahvi reflects on the uncertainty of the early days of COVID-19.

Clark wants to make it easier to cook dinner. John Powers reviews the Indian epic RRR. Author and podcaster Jacob Goldstein says we don't think of money as a technology, but we should.

Opening statements were to begin Monday in the United Nations-backed trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor who faces 11 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone's civil war. Prosecutors say Taylor orchestrated war crimes that include mass murder, rape, and the use of child soldiers.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain said he would suspend his presidential campaign and return to Washington to help deal with the nation's financial crisis. What does "suspending" the campaign entail and what has McCain's campaign done?

Ringwald breaks free from "mom purgatory" in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. John Powers reviews Perfect Days. From Freaks and Geeks to Mean Girls, Busy Philipps gives voice to teen concerns.

The resurgences could threaten the elimination status of the disease in the nation.

Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996.

Police Chief Robert McCullough describes how his department is making Baltimore County communities safer.

It's the middle of March, that maddening time of the year when winter just won't give up and spring just won't get here. One of the few saving graces of mid-March is Saint Patrick's Day, with all its festivity and traditions. And as Chef Jerry Pellegrino will tell you, its a perfect time to delve into the deeply satisfying culinary traditions that make up Irish Cuisine.

More than one hundred thousand Americans await an organ transplant, and most organ donations come from deceased donors.