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Celebrity Extra: Cody Rhodes
How old is WWE wrestler Cody Rhodes, and will he be retiring soon to try to make it in the movies, like "The Rock" and John Cena did?
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Whether he won or lost
Sports for me is when a guy walks off the court, and you really can’t tell whether he won or lost, when he carries himself with pride either way.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Swatow Porcelain
Collectors often categorize types of East Asian porcelain by region or place name. For example, within the broad category of Chinese export porcelains…
The Pod Report: Sep 10, Culture, Food, Business, and more
My favorite part of podcasting is running my mouth for an hour. The only time I don’t like it is when I’m off. Then that hour feels like a day and a half.
The Garden Bug: Not so heavenly!
Ailanthus altissima, known as Chinese sumac or Tree-of-Heaven, is native to China. In the late 1700s, it was brought to the U.S. as an attractive, fast-growing ornamental tree.
Streaming Source for the week of September 14
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Sept. 14, 2026.
Salome's Stars: September 10
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Royalness needs time away from the limelight to catch up on things, from tidying up your desk to making calls that you've put off.
Divas on a Dime: Mezze Board
Labor Day weekend is summer's grand finale, the last big bash before we begin pretending we are ready for sweaters, schedules and pumpkin-spiced everything.
Celebrity Extra: Amy Poehler
When is the new comedy series with Amy Poehler coming out? I loved "Parks and Recreation" and hope the new show is just as clever.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Napolean III Furniture
Furniture styles before the 20th century are often named after the rulers or governments of the time. It follows that furniture styles, like their namesakes, are usually particular to the country or region.
The Pod Report: Sep 3, New and Noteworthy Shows
Looking for a new podcast to add to your listening library? These five shows are new and noteworthy and could be the next "Serial," the next "SmartLess," or simply your personal favorite!
The Garden Bug: Gomphrena
This compact and colorful plant produces flowerheads that brighten any garden. It is excellent for use in freshly-cut bouquets, or dried to use in dried flower arrangements.
Streaming Source for the week of September 7
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Sept. 7, 2026.
Salome's Stars: September 3
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Resist the urge to hunker down in your bunker until things ease up. Instead, get rid of a woe-is-me attitude...
Celebrity Extra: Johnny Depp
Is Johnny Depp making a comeback anytime soon? I haven't seen him in anything since all the bad publicity he had with his ex-wife.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Iridescent Glass
Arthur J. Nash worked for the Thomas Webb & Sons art glass factory in his native England, but didn't do his best, most innovative work until he came to America.
The Pod Report: Aug 27, Top Music Podcasts
These five podcasts are currently topping the charts in Apple Podcasts’ music category. There’s something for everyone, including in-depth interviews with artists, producers…
The Garden Bug: Sweetspire
This shrub is found among wetlands and along stream banks. It can tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions. Growing 4 to 8 feet tall, with graceful arching branches…