Modest moments become revelatory in the wry and incisive 'Shred Sisters' Betsy Lerner's debut novel weaves together the ordinary and the erratic to tell the story of a middle-class Jewish family whose suburban life is turned upside down by mental illness. Maureen Corrigan
How one Afro-Colombian community honors their ancestry In the town of Juntas, in the city of Buenaventura, Colombia, the community gathers for Holy Week every year to celebrate the Manacillos festival, an ancestral ritual originating in the upper part of the Yurumangui River. Nathalia Angarita
A little mouse sets sail on a big adventure in 'The Ship in the Window' Author Travis Jonker and illustrator Matthew Cordell talk about the real model ship that inspired their picture book about a man, his son, a mouse, and the voyage that brings them together. Samantha Balaban
Finding the right clothes when going through big life changes Life Kit's Andee Tagle has tips on how to transition your wardrobe if you're going through life changes. Andee Tagle
Doggie doo-doos and don'ts. Best etiquette for dog decorum, according to experts There are now more dogs than children in Seattle, and with all those canines sharing space, things can get tense. Soundside spoke with two dog behavior experts about how we can co-exist a little better in this increasingly dog-centric city. Libby Denkmann
‘This outfit isn’t flattering’ 5 Common style gripes and how to fix them Do you have a tendency to criticize your personal style or your body in the dressing room? Minimize the negative self-talk with these positive and constructive mindsets from stylist Sophie Strauss. Andee Tagle
Rabbi reflects on what it means to be Jewish ahead of Yom Kippur Yom Kippur begins Friday night. It is Judaism's holiest day and many Jewish people fast and seek forgiveness.
The NBA is back in Seattle. But where are the SuperSonics? There are indications that the SuperSonics might be back sooner rather than later. Vaughan Jones
'Saturday Night' feeds on the energy, and insanity, of the first ever 'SNL' broadcast This expertly cast film captures the rehearsals and the logistics that lead up to opening night. Saturday Night is a nonstop joy ride — and a testament to the adage that the show must go on. David Bianculli
Remembering gospel singer and backup vocalist Cissy Houston Houston, who died Oct. 7, started out on the gospel circuit as a child, sang backup for Aretha Franklin and later guided her daughter, Whitney, to superstardom. Originally broadcast in 1998. Terry Gross