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Thursday's first song in 13 years leads off this edition of 8 Tracks, which we'll have to call 10 Tracks because there's been too much good music lately.

Studies worldwide show that queer people tend to have more older brothers than other kinds of siblings. Justin Torres, a queer novelist and the youngest of three brothers, asks: Should it matter?

We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned is a special series from NPR exploring the issues most important to you when choosing your next leader.

As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims.

Multi-style violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black delights audiences around the world with her energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dazzlingly virtuosic fiddling. Mari’s dynamic performances are infused with her sense playfulness and deep love of the history behind the music, as she weaves together driving dance tunes with beloved stories that bring the music to life. Walk into any of her shows, and you are pretty much guaranteed to see people out of their seats and dancing in the aisles! Mari’s passion for dance-driven music extends far beyond the concert stage, as reflected in her work as a teacher, composer, dancer, competition judge, and musical ambassador committed to connecting people through music. Having earned her Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, Mari is a master teacher who is dedicated to helping students of all ages and levels explore the joy of making music. Currently touring nationally with her trio, Mari's favorite thing to do is sweep audiences away on a spirited musical adventure featuring dance music from around the globe: Celtic, American, and Canadian fiddling, jazz, tango, klezmer, folk, original works, and more! Related links: San Diego Folk Heritage: website | Instagram | Facebook

Jury selection is underway for Donald Trump's hush-money trial — the first time in U.S. history a former president is being tried on criminal charges. A decision could come by summer.

Join lawyers and actors as Shylock goes to court against Portia. Our premise is that after the events depicted in The Merchant of Venice, Shylock discovers that Doctor of Laws “Balthazar” was really Portia in disguise, so neither a man nor a lawyer. In a civil lawsuit, he sues her for tortious interference with contract. The Duke of Venice, regretting the outcome of the earlier case as it damaged the city’s reputation for fairness (and thus its commercial prospects), allows Shylock’s lawsuit against Portia to proceed. Cast and participants: • Judge: Bryan H. Wildenthal • Clerk: Bill Glaser • Plaintiff’s attorney: Susan Benninghoff • Defendant’s attorney: Samuel W. Bettwy • Shylock: Josh Freeman • Antonio: Kevin Manley • Portia: Janaki Stoeckley • Playwright and Understudy: Gordon L. Gidlund The members of the audience will serve as the jury and deliver a verdict by voice vote. Related links: San Diego Shakespeare Society: website | Instagram | Facebook

In her new book, Doris Kearns Goodwin revisits the '60s through her late husband Richard Goodwin's perspective—and her own.

Gather + Grow is your local community market for coffee, healthy food options, parenting resources, connection and an inclusive space for your little one to run around and socialize. Moms and partners are always told ‘it takes a village’. This complimentary community market is meant to help grow awareness among mothers and families in the San Marcos and North County areas about San Diego based businesses that can help them through their parenting journey. We're helping you build that village to gather and grow your community of resources.

Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time. This makes for entertaining viewing. But as scams spike, one streamer, Kitboga, wants to protect as many victims as possible.