In rural areas, working at a prison is often considered one of the most secure and best paying jobs. But two Colorado towns are seeing jobs evaporate as local private prisons close down. Zachary Barr reports.
The first annual New Orleans Oyster Festival kicked off despite a very bleak future for many of Louisiana's fisheries. Oysters are big business down there, but the oil spill has taken a toll. David Weinberg reports.
David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health, talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book, "Drink This, Not That!," and why beverages were made so fatty in the first place.
Jack Pitney, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College, talks with Kai Ryssdal about how two of California's political candidates — Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina, both former CEOs of Fortune 500 companies — might figure in the larger political landscape.
Tess Vigeland talks to Professor Gary Chaison about the drastic career changes the fishermen, oystermen and other workers on the Gulf coast may have to make.
Host Tess Vigeland reads some of your thoughts on our recent coverage of retail rebates, kids and allowances and on paying — or not paying — for music.
Say cheese! With food blogs and review sites growing in popularity, more diners are reaching for their cameras at the table. Is it generating buzz for restaurants or slowing down service and tying up tables? Sally Herships finds out.
