Weekend America

(Still) Campaigning for Kucinich

Recently, the Washington state Dennis Kucinich campaign ran into a problem: their guy dropped out of the presidential race. But rather than fold up the campaign effort, the Kucinich folks decided to soldier on anyway. They're gearing up for this weekend's Washington caucuses, hoping to earn delegates and have an influence on the party's national platform. Are they delusional or nobly crusading on behalf of their ideals?

An Issue of Belonging

Overseas, one group who has been pulling for Barack Obama in the political elections here are Kenyans. Obama's father was Kenyan. But in the wake of recent strife, some are reconsidering their support for tribal reasons. Weekend America host Desiree Cooper speaks with ABC News correspondent Dana Hughes about the change.

Cleaning up after a Tornado

People from Alabama to Kentucky will be cleaning up after deadly tornadoes left 56 dead in the region. We check in with Chris Howell of Hartsville Pike Church of Christ in Tennessee.

Concert Memories

Weekend America asked listeners about their best and worst concert memories, and we got an outpouring of responses.

Farewell to a Rancher

Ninety-seven-year-old rancher Attilio Genasci recently died. Genasci was born in 1909 and was raised in Northeastern edge of California's Sierra Valley. Genasci launched a movement protecting agricultural land. He toured independent producer jesikah maria ross around the family ranch, where he and his son Jim run 200 head of cattle and grow alfalfa and rye.

How to Write a Love Letter

Writing a good love letter is like being a good lover: you need to know when to be strong and when to be vulnerable. At least that's what Bill Shapiro recommends, and it's pretty likely he knows what he's talking about.

A Life-Changing Letter

Eleven years ago, when Rob McGinley Myers was studying abroad in Spain, he wasn't exactly a successful champion of love or romance. But all that changed one Valentine's Day with a love letter.

Tightening Belts on the Weekend

As the stock market wobbles and credit tightens, American consumers are cutting back, or taking on second or third jobs. Often weekend fun is the first to go when times get tough. We hear from listeners on how the economy is cutting into their weekends.

Election 2008

City Voter, Country Voter

Bill Bishop, editor of an online magazine devoted to rural issues called "The Daily Yonder," talks about another voting divide: city versus country. He speaks with Weekend America host Desiree Cooper about what's on the minds of rural voters.

Good News, Bad News, No News

Mitt-less-ness, Zell and Nature

Our panel, Yale literature professor Amy Hungerford, syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano, and former NPR reporter Luke Burbank, who now hosts the Seattle radio show "Too Beautiful To Live," discuss the Mitt-less world, Sam Zell and nature.

Weekend Soundtrack

"Oklahoma!" and Mr. Clean

When Maureen McNulty Saxton of Holt, Mich., hears "Oklahoma!" she knows it's the weekend.

The World's Smallest* Chocolate Factory

Colin Gasko runs what may be* the smallest chocolate factory in the world. It operates out of his 350-square-foot converted warehouse space in Minneapolis. He calls himself the Rogue Chocolatier. In anticipation of a busy Valentine's Day, Weekend America host Desiree Cooper pays him a visit.

Terms of Endearment

We say "I love you" in so many ways. Sometimes it's the phrase. Sometimes it's some other totally unrelated phrase. Sometimes it's just a funny face. We asked you what you call your sweetie and how you tell them, "I love you."

Song & Memory

Song and Memory: "Let's Get Together"

Harley Hansen was finishing his first year of college in 1970. The Weathermen Underground were threatening to blow up buildings, anti-war demonstrations were happening on college campuses and students like Hansen were inspired by the peace-minded music of the time.