President Donald Trump speaks at a primetime address on Thursday, June 16, 2026.
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This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on February 19, 2017.Robert Barclay featured the work of Chicago blues harp player and singer Charlie Musselwhite. During his interview with Charlie, they discussed Charlie's years in Memphis and Chicago, where he learned from the blues masters before relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has been based ever since.
Homespun - July 11, 2026
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On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features the baritone saxophone. Including tracks from the following baritone players such as Pat Patrick, Serge Chaloff, Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams, Harry Carney, and more.
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