Scott Tong

1 week ago | wusf.org | Julia Corcoran |Scott Tong

Singer Patsy Cline helped create the Nashville sound, a crossover between country and pop, in the 1950s and 1960s. But in 1963, she died in a plane crash at just 30 years old. Still, her legacy lives on. And it’s continuing to grow with a new album, “Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963).” It includes live tracks that have never been released until now, from live performances during her early days to the big hits from her prime.

1 week ago | wusf.org | Kalyani Saxena |Scott Tong

The Trump administration reportedly plans to shut down Energy Star, a program that has helped consumers find energy-efficient appliances since 1992. “Trump has been on a bit of a culture war against appliances, and this is perhaps the most visible step yet in that regard,” said Tik Root, who covers climate solutions and economics for our editorial partner Grist. How has the Energy Star program worked since it started back in 1992?

1 week ago | nhpr.org | Julia Corcoran |Scott Tong

Singer Patsy Cline helped create the Nashville sound, a crossover between country and pop, in the 1950s and 1960s. But in 1963, she died in a plane crash at just 30 years old. Still, her legacy lives on. And it’s continuing to grow with a new album, “Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963).” It includes live tracks that have never been released until now, from live performances during her early days to the big hits from her prime.

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Lynn Menegon |Scott Tong

Amid tariff uncertainty, Northwest Seaport Alliance co-chair and Port of Tacoma president John McCarthy expects a decline in shipping from China. The impact of that decline will likely ripple through the economy, McCarthy said. Consumers are already bracing for fewer options and higher prices on store shelves. Of all the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s imports, 51% come from China. And 40% of overall trade is with China, McCarthy said, which could impact job security for port workers.

2 weeks ago | wshu.org | Emiko Tamagawa |Scott Tong

You may have noticed, the news has been stressful recently: tariff talk, high grocery prices, political discord, etc. You may want to turn to a good book to give you some perspective. During these times, “The Stacks” podcast host and creator Traci Thomas is returning to the greats. “Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems, 1988-2000” by Lucille Clifton The poetry icon’s collection reminds Thomas that the world has faced moments like this before, she says.