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  • This edition of KVC-Arts has David Fleming in conversation with Tracy Wise, author of Madame Sorel’s Lodger, a fictionalized look at a period in the life of someone MUCH like Vincent Van Gough… more at twisewriter.com
  • Sabrina Carpenter was expected to have a massive week. Still, her journey to the top of the album charts was fraught right up to its final moments, as she fended off a furious challenge from rapper Travis Scott.
  • Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, believed to have led Iran's military nuclear program, died from wounds after an attack, causing outrage in Iran and raising international concerns over potential retaliation.
  • A Russian named Grigory Perelman, is credited with helping solve a famous 100-year-old math problem. Both the problem and the man who solved it are a bit of a puzzle.
  • The event is touted as a way to connect to past traditions in Kyrgyzstan — and perhaps boost the tourism industry.
  • This is a MIGHTY, mighty collaboration between Benjiphonik and Junkyard Heights... With a funk drive, soulful singing, searing guitar, and masterful raps spat by Mr. Phonik. On this edition of KVC-Arts we'll hear about the song as well as the video in conversation with Benjiphonik.
  • The 90-day suspensions go into effect immediately and could be extended, FIFA says. Along with President Blatter, the group banned one of his rivals for six years.
  • The rapper's eighth album scored his best-selling debut week ever, but the raw numbers don't tell the whole story of its success. Meanwhile, Shaboozey returns to the top of the songs chart.
  • On this edition of the program Ross French speaks with Matt Hensley, of the Celtic Punk band Flogging Molly. Flogging Molly will be at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino March 19th. We start the program in conversation with Bob Boilen, host of NPR’s All Songs Considered, and – the CREATOR – of the NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and WITH that, the NPR Tiny Desk Concert CONTEST. KVCR’s Lillian Vasquez has more.
  • Some people think competition is an art. Others believe it's a skill. A new book suggests it might be neither — and that there is a science behind winning. Host Michel Martin speaks with authors Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman about Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing.
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