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With the nation facing the specter of a renewed recession and Washington virtually paralyzed by partisan gridlock, President Obama sought to pressure GOP lawmakers in his speech to a joint session of Congress. He dared the Republican-led House to block his proposals for a new stimulus of targeted tax cuts and spending.

Airs Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

In New Orleans, there is a sense of relief that Hurricane Gustav didn't roar ashore as hard as it could have. The city avoided a direct hit, and its improved levee system has held.

ANALYSIS: The seating played into the president's strategy, providing a visual metaphor for crossing the divide. Anger and attitude are now called "vitriol" and are suddenly out of favor.

Washington, D.C., became a crossroads of American politics Saturday, when two rallies represented two very different ideas of what this country should be. At Glenn Beck's conservative rally, a church picnic atmosphere pervaded. Meanwhile attendees at Al Sharpton's gathering insisted they weren't there to disrupt.

Culture Lust contributor Dave Walters shares his five favorite album releases of the year. Walters says his pick for best rock album was a no-brainer.

Airs Tuesdays, May 13 & 20, 2014 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Tired of watching the World Cup in a pub? Head south to Imperial Beach to catch World Cup Fiebre.

Scientists are beginning to understand how the human brain accomplishes a remarkable trick. It's known as the cocktail party effect, and it's the ability to focus on the voice of one person in a room full of people who are just as loud.