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The results of the year-end poll of 140 jazz critics offered surprise after surprise, including what's likely the youngest group of musicians, and more women than ever, in the top 10.

These wildly different artists both reach the top of the pop charts this week.

On this edition we speak with Andrea Williams of the Oregon Food Bank about how massive federal cuts are increasing food insecurity in our state. And will also speak with Kerry Tymchuck of the Oregon Historical Society about the upcoming birthday of the Beaver State.

Sure you can always cook up a burger or a hot dog, chicken or steak, but I decided to take a look at a few of these favorites and give them a new twist this Memorial Day.

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Connecticut Huskies take the court in Monday's NCAA men's college basketball final. NPR's Tom Goldman talks to Melissa Block about what to watch for in the game.

Listen as the blues-rock veterans perform a mix of hits, including the band's Top 40 smash "Tuff Enuff" and a Junior Parker cover, with an assist from guitarist Anson Funderburgh.

Rock critic Ken Tucker gives us his top picks in pop for 2004. He runs down his 10 best albums, and then talks about some trends of 2004, such as the return of punk, the year of the hip-hop producer, crunk music, and the potential end of an era as iPods and single song downloads replace album purchases. Ken Tucker is also a film critic for New York magazine.

For five years, Down Beat has named Joey DeFrancesco the industry's top jazz organist. In addition to enjoying a successful solo career, he's also played in bands with Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino, to name a few. Hear an interview and a solo performance from KPLU.

New York state is charging ex-Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon with fraud related to fundraising to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Bannon is accused of skimming money for personal use.

Less than a week after it started on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in south central Oregon, the Bootleg Fire is now the nation’s largest active wildfire. And it's on the move again.