Commentator Frank Deford talks about sports "stuporstars," or, why Barry Bonds doesn't raise anyone's blood pressure. Deford says the superstar is a thing of the past.
Frank Deford died on Sunday, May 28, at his home in Florida. Remembrances of Frank's life and work can be found in All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and on NPR.org.
"The Ghost Guy," Lopaka Kapanui will be in concert with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra this weekend, telling spooky stories in "Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawaiʻi In Concert" at the Hawaiʻi Theatre. Kapanui joins the frightened Classical Pacific host, Sharene Taba.myhso.org
HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence remembers guest John Lodge of The Moody Blues. John was on three times over the years, and passed away last week at 82. His death was sudden and came ahead of 2025 tour dates that were planned. Today we offer highlights of his three interviews with Dave: 2019, 2020, and 2022. Plus, we hear some classic Moody Blues, in his honor.