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Since the Harlem Renaissance, African-American musicians have portrayed black history as extended musical works. Jazz is full of such long-form compositions. Hear five examples from composers such as Oliver Nelson, Wynton Marsalis and Duke Ellington.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's Supreme Court decision upholding the Clean Air Act. The justices unanimously rejected industry arguments that standards must be tempered by the cost of compliance. The law only requires the government to consider public health in setting air-quality standards.

Host Renee Montagne talks to Terry Gross, who's marking her 25th year as host of the public radio program, Fresh Air, produced in Philadelphia. They discuss the finer points of conducting interviews.

Music critic Tom Manoff takes issue with the recent trends in "classical collection CDs" -- recordings of classical music based on some sort of theme. He's been listening one, called Night Air - The Relaxing Side of Classical Music, and found that he wasn't relaxed at all. While the music is slow and soothing, from Romantic and Impressionist composers like Ravel, Bizet, and Faure, the pieces are mostly excerpts from the larger works. Manoff says the collection focuses more on texture and less on art, ignoring the full range of the composers' artistic expression by just playing the slow parts of their pieces. In one particular example, he recommends listening to the entirerecording of Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, rather than just one movement from one suite. (5:30) Night Air: The Relaxing Side of Classical Music is on the Telarc Digital label, catalog number CD-80558.

The East and West Lane County Commission districts offer a wealth of opportunities for leadership.

President Michael H. Schill provides an update on the University of Oregon, where in-person instruction and activities successfully resumed last fall.

Across Oregon and the country, recalls are rising in frequency and with them, a conversation has emerged about the appropriate use of this critical check on elected officials.

Dr. Stephanie Bulger discusses the challenges and the opportunities facing Lane Community College.

CAHOOTS, Eugene's trusted mobile crisis response, faces major changes. Learn about community efforts to restore this vital non-police emergency service.