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Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen has not had an easy time being a white representative in the overwhelmingly black 9th Congressional District. He faces a tough primary Thursday. His African-American rivals have accused him of pandering to the black vote.

Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read listener comments on yesterday's program, including responses to our coverage of the presidential race in Ohio and to our story on genetically altered onions that don't cause people to cry.

Imagine a grand piano with the top removed. Armed with fishing line, plumbing tape and Popsicle sticks, 10 musicians lean over the innards of the instrument and play the bowed piano.

This lame duck session of Congress has been a rocky one, in part because the Republicans have lost their majorities. Departing members and staff are distracted by the need to dismantle their offices and rebuild their careers -- almost overnight.

Ever heard of chowchow? Samantha Lunn of Chattanooga, Tenn., was slightly stumped by the pickled Southern staple. But chef Jacques Pepin offers some tips on how to use it.

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

Eddie Argos, the 29-year-old leader of London band Art Brut, has made a career out of not growing up. On the group's latest album, Art Brut vs. Satan, that may be for the best, according to critic Robert Christgau.

Joey Logano, 19, became the youngest NASCAR driver to win a Sprint Cup race Sunday. Logano beat out NASCAR veteran Jeff Gordon to win the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He talks about the race.

Maybe the third time will be the charm. President Obama can only hope. He named former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his commerce secretary on Wednesday after his top two choices for the post fell through.

Listeners respond to the story on the anatomy of a bank's collapse and the interview with the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, about that city's unlikely partnership with KFC. Robert Siegel reads from listeners comments.