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Blossom 12/6/23

Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsors Linda and John Blossom in honor of St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas is patron saint of children and sailors and travelers on the sea. Remembering and celebrating the kindness and generosity of St. Nicholas is good preparation for Christmas! Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.

Chapman 6/7/24

Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Elaine Chapman in honor of her husband Dennis Backstrom on their 49th wedding anniversary. WCBU is their go-to station for news, entertainment, insightful interviews, and music, and they hope to listen for years to come. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson speaks during a press conference in April at the team's practice facility in New Jersey.

Another Campaign Donor Gets A Top Ambassadorship, But That's Par For The Course

Donald Trump named New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to be ambassador to the U.K. It's a post traditionally reserved for big donors. Obama even named another NFL owner to a different ambassadorship.

<em>Billboard</em> chart analyst Chris Molanphy cites Taylor Swift as an artist who effectively differentiates between albums with the help of her video aesthetics.

Here Comes YouTube: 'Billboard' To Change How It Calculates Top Albums

Starting Jan. 3, Billboard is changing the way it calculates the top albums of the week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Slate writer and critic Chris Molanphy about what the rule changes mean.

Top Health Officials Testify Before Senate On The Government's Pandemic Response

Top health officials responsible for the government's pandemic response testified before a Senate committee Wednesday. Democratic lawmakers expressed concern about political interference in science.

Gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor of Team United States celebrates after winning the Women's Monobob Bobsleigh Heat 4 on day ten of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Cortina Sliding Centre on February 16, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

'Wait Wait' for June 6. 2026: Live in Austin with Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor

This week, Wait Wait is live in Austin with host Peter Sagal, special guest Elana Meyers Taylor and panelists Brian Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa

Motel 6 Agrees To Pay $7.6 Million To Former Guests To Settle Lawsuit

Motel 6 has settled a class-action lawsuit filed after it was found the hotel had given private guest information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The chain agreed to pay $7.6 million.

David Jackson is the communications manager for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

'We need a party': This Peoria transplant wants to meet other newcomers Friday in Donovan Park

David Jackson invites fellow Peoria transplants to a gathering Friday at Cyd's in the Park. (Lifers are welcome, too.)

Oobah Butler created an imaginary London restaurant, The Shed at Dulwich, which he successfully got verified on TripAdvisor after providing a phone number, address and website for the eatery. It soon became one of the city's top-rated restaurants.

How A Fake Restaurant Became London's Top Spot On TripAdvisor

Vice U.K. writer Oobah Butler created a fake restaurant that became the hottest eatery in London on TripAdvisor. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about how he executed his prank.

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