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Museum of Making Music's executive director Carolyn Grant demonstrates assembling the pot of a banjo.

New Exhibit Explores A New Day For An Old Instrument

San Diego Bishop Flores Still Recovering From Stroke; Leaving Hospital This Week

Bishop Cirilo Flores was stricken in his office on April 16 and is expected to be released from a hospital sometime this week.

Cara Fox, Rich Hinman, Misty Boyce, Sara Bareilles, Steve Goold, Chris Morrissey perform live. Los Angeles’ historic Orpheum Theatre hosted a dynamic performance from Sara Bareilles as 1,000 guests filled the downtown theater, built in 1926, to witness the singer-songwriter’s soaring set. The singer showcased her powerful, evocative vocals on such favorites as “Love Song” and “King of Anything” and her recent hit single “Brave” from her new album, "The Blessed Unrest."

LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN: Sara Bareilles

Airs Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Former NFL QB Earl Morrall Dies; Key Part Of Dolphins And Colts Teams

Earl Morrall, who played an integral role in the Miami Dolphins' perfect season of 1972, died Friday at age 79. Morrall played 21 seasons in the NFL.

Home Of Second City Comedy Ranks First In Humor

Chicago is the best place to have a good laugh, according to a report from the Humor Research Lab in Colorado. But don't be fooled — you can't precisely calculate a city's sense of humor.

Pope John Paul II at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 1995. John Paul, the pontiff from 1978-2005, was a favorite among traditionalist. He will be canonized on Sunday along with the late Pope John XXIII, he was popular among liberals.

Two Very Different Popes Will Be Canonized

Pope John Paul II was a favorite of traditionalists in the Catholic Church. John XXIII was beloved by liberals. By canonizing them together, Pope Francis hopes to keep all Catholics in the same tent.

Mark Memmott: All packed up and ready to move on to a new role at NPR.

Before This Blogger Moves On, He Wants To Say Thanks

As he prepares to take on a new role at NPR after nearly five years with The Two-Way, Mark Memmott wants to say, "See you later."

Pictured, singer Thomas Mars. Inside the Anderson High School gym in Austin, Texas, French band Phoenix blasted through a set that included such fan favorites as “Lisztomania” and “Long Distance Call” and selections from their most recent album, "Bankrupt!," before singer Thomas Mars invited the audience to join them on stage at the home of theTrojans for a thrilling, chaotic rendition of “1901.”

LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN: Phoenix

Airs Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

San Diego Bishop Expected To Leave Hospital Soon Following Stroke

Bishop Cirilo Flores suffered a stroke in his office on April 16 and has been undergoing tests and other treatment since then.

Lawyers Use High Court Petition To Highlight Prosecutorial Misconduct

A computer support technician convicted of possessing ricin to use as a weapon wants the Supreme Court to hear his appeal. He says prosecutors denied him due process by failing to disclose evidence.

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