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A boy named SaddamNot That One, the Other One
We go to the convention, we visit with Saddam, and we reflect on the little-noticed passing of a Boston chef. No, not the convention, or Saddam, or chef you might be thinking of. The other one. Also this week, musician and composer Roy Nathanson stops by to tell stories and play music – at the same time. And word lobbyist Erin McKean is back to try to seal the deal with writer Simon Winchester.
What's the Next Big Thing?
Food writers Matt and Ted Lee familiarize us with emerging restaurant trends.
Small Notice
Among the 85 paid death notices that appeared in the Boston Globe not too long ago was one that read, “Ila B. Moore, late chef at the Commonwealth School in Boston for over twenty-two years.” Next Big Thing’s Emily Botein joins others in reminiscing about Miss Moore, a woman both ordinary and remarkable.
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Click here for Ida B. Moore’s chicken recipe
Story Songs, Part I
Lately, Roy Nathanson (composer of our theme song) has been workshopping what he calls "story-songs" in his performances with the group the Jazz Passengers. In these pieces Roy tells stories he’s composed, set to music performed by his three-piece band. Here’s his "London Story."
That Convention
It’s convention time. We begin our team coverage with Next Big Thing contributor Steve Almond in Boston. Then we go to contributor Alice Furlaud, who regales us with tales of the 1960 Democratic National Convention, at which John F. Kennedy accepted the nomination. Produced by Amanda Aronczyk.
» Read and listen to JFK's 1960 acceptance speech
Saddam in the Desert
Deep in the desert of Baja California, in the tiny village of San Jose Magdalena, Next Big Thing contributor Marianne McCune discovered Saddam. He’s twelve years old, and he’s got a lot of explaining to do.
» Click here for pictures of Saddam
Heard on the Street
Lakeside, in Duluth, MN – sounds of a passing cargo vessel and of those who watch it go by. Produced by Amanda Aronczyk.
