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KPBS film critic, Beth Accomando, joins us to review the film “300”, which is based on Frank Miller's graphic novel “300.”

KPBS listeners were no doubt distressed to hear the accusations that the book, "3 Cups Of Tea," by Greg Mortenson and David Relin, featured as our One Book One San Diego in 2008, contained exaggerations and possibly outright lies.

Travel enthusiasts buy thousands of coins with credit cards that award frequent-flier miles for purchases. The government picks up the tab for shipping.

Manchester could benefit from terminal development

The Seattle Gum Wall, the Montana Testicle Festival, and the entire state of Nevada are just a few of the non-destinations Catherine Price lists in her anti-travel guide, 101 Places Not To See Before You Die. Price takes it upon herself to go to terrible tourist destinations ... so you don't have to.

As the presidential candidates scramble for cash, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign says it will return $850,000 in donations raised by Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu, who is under federal investigation for allegedly violating election laws.

Seeking to jolt the economy, President Barack Obama will propose new ideas to create jobs and help the struggling poor and middle class.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the senior military official told NPR that despite withering coalition airstrikes, Moammar Gadhafi's forces still have the advantage and continue to threaten civilians.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Discover the story of the dreaded disease that gripped the nation in fear, leaving thousands paralyzed. The film weaves personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of the ardent crusader who tirelessly fought against it.

The Obama administration is prodding states to adopt a new set of education policy ideas. And with billions of dollars at its disposal, it's enjoying considerable success — despite some resistance from teachers unions.