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WPR’s “BETA” talked with Dan Nadel about cartoonist Robert Crumb and his controversial art.

Sarah Jarosz emphasized the importance of harmony and the band I’m With Her’s progressive bluegrass sound, which blends traditional elements with modern influences.

Andy Kaufman came on the comedy scene in the mid-1970s and befuddled his audience from the beginning. Alex Braverman was intrigued by Kaufman’s cagy artistry, so he created the documentary, “Thank You Very Much,” as an homage to Kaufman’s brilliant career.

WPR’s “BETA” talked to Christine Wenc about how The Onion became “America’s Finest News Source.”

WPR’s “BETA” sat down with Joseph Patel to find out what inspired the making of the documentary, “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).”

It’s been 40 years since “Hounds of Love” first appeared, yet it remains relevant and contemporary. Leah Kardos wrote about Bush for the 33 1/3 music series on outstanding historical records.

Paul de Jong talked with WPR’s “BETA” about his music and a place he calls the Mall of Found.

Kris Delmhorst is a singer-songwriter who likes challenging art. Her songs are explorations into life, love, death and the road not taken — which we see in her latest, “Ghosts in the Garden.”

Maclain and Chapman Way are the brothers behind the Netflix documentary “The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.” Hear from the creators of the docuseries.

WPR’s “BETA” sat down with critic Peter Ames Carlin to discuss R.E.M. and how the band found its unique sound.