A vignette of an evening in the city.

A conversation with Kristine Hsia and Adam Grimm of the US Navy Band. Some vital stats: The US Navy Band Commodores (jazz ensemble) are in their 49th year, recently wrapped up recording an album celebrating their 50th anniversary, and play out all the time - so go see them and say hello! More information at: www.navyband.navy.mil

The world is like a library, and we walk among the authors.

Colin Kaepernick and the anthem debate divides military, law enforcement, and black rights advocates - usually. Chester is all of these as an army vet, police officer, and historian of African culture. He stopped by the show to talk about this topic, and others. Listen in to our heavy conversation about these issues that affect all of us.

Some things tie the threads of time together, like bugs singing at dusk in the summer.

Time for another Classical Radio Party, smashing the Pretentiarchy!

3-5 pm EST on 7/14 on www.wdce.net

"I have a particular set of skills..." Going Liam Neeson for good, and the continuing journey to gift the cigar box guitar.

On building a cigar box guitar for a homeless lady. (It's an instrument almost anyone can play.) I hope it gives her some joy, a few extra bucks, and most of all, dignity.

Waiting for July - a vignette of a summer night in the city.

A new way to look at tribalism, and how it can enrich our lives.