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A large hot air balloon lands in the road near Newtown, Pa., Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. (Mel Evans/AP)

Part 4: A Closer Look At Small-Town Living

Our special series "Where We Call Home" on small towns. All the focus is on booming urban centers, but some small towns are experiencing a "brain gain" too.

As of the new year, there are four leading contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination (from left): Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

With A Month To Go Before Iowa And New Hampshire, Anything Can Happen

Most Democratic voters say they could change their minds about whom they support. So be prepared for surprises as voting begins in the Democratic nominating contests next month.

Tents line a street in Los Angeles on Jan. 8. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state budget will include more than $1 billion directed toward homelessness in response to a growing crisis on the streets on California's major cities.

California Gov. Newsom Lays Out Framework To Address Homelessness

Gavin Newsom focused his recent State of the State speech on homelessness. He has worked on the issue for 20 years, from San Francisco City Hall to the Capitol in Sacramento.

Microwave pralines are easier to make than stovetop pralines, and just as tasty.

'Treme' Cookbook Captures The Flavor Of A Show And A City

Melissa Block talks with Lolis Eric Elie, a writer and editor behind the HBO series Treme about a new cookbook written in the voices of the show's characters. Elie says it reflects both old New Orleans traditions and more recent influences.

'Shopgirl' and Twain Confirm Martin's Iconic Status

Steve Martin is at the top of his game. He has just been awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, at the same time that his newest movie, Shopgirl, is winning strong reviews around the country.

Cristian Mungiu's film, <em>4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days</em> won the Palme d'Or prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

Oppression and Abortion in Mungiu's '4 Months'

4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days, a new film about a young woman's illegal abortion in Ceausescu's Romania, won the top prize at Cannes and has just opened in the U.S. It's a fierce and unsentimental film; Terry Gross talks to Mungiu about growing up in a totalitarian state, and why he wanted to make the movie.

'Jazz Life': Images of a Golden Era of Music

Photographer William Claxton began making a name for himself in the 1950s, taking photos of some of the world's top jazz artists. Then got the opportunity of a lifetime — he was commissioned to document the American jazz scene at a moment when the genre was at its height.

The Native American Side Of The Thanksgiving Menu

The first Thanksgiving was something of a joint venture between pilgrims and Native Americans. Chef Richard Hetzler shares a menu that celebrates the first settlers and the country's first tribes.

Simone Biles of the U.S. performs on the floor during the women's team final on Tuesday. Biles led the American squad to a runaway victory as the U.S. successfully defended the gold they won four years ago.

Rio Highlights: U.S. Megastars Shine Bright — Phelps, Ledecky, Biles

At 31, Michael Phelps became the oldest swimmer to win an individual event. Katie Ledecky won her second race in Rio. And Simone Biles led the U.S. gymnastics team to a win of historic proportions.

Could The End Be Coming For NFL Thursdays?

Amid speculation that the league may eliminate the weekly matchup, sports analyst Mike Pesca joins Here & Now's Robin Young to weigh in.

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