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At the end of a year in which pop songs were a constant, provocative part of the national conversation, NPR Music critic Ann Powers sifts through the 100 most popular songs of the year to highlight 10 pure pop pleasures worth remembering.

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, Robert Barclay notes the passing of Kris Kristofferson who wrote some classic tunes covered by Janis Joplin, Ray Price, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. He also notes the death of songwriter Nick Gravenites who worked with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and the Electric Flag. And Robert spins new CDs by Lurrie Bell, Mitch Woods and Ronnie Baker Brooks.

Staffers at Bloomberg News accused editors of spiking an investigative story to avoid the wrath of the Communist Party. But analysts say accusations of self-censorship go far beyond this one case. One American academic compares China's censorial authority to a "giant anaconda" — its mere presence enough to make people limit their behavior.

Climate change hasn’t recently been a Republican priority. But some young conservatives are hoping to change the narrative within their party.

President Trump says he thinks big companies would use the program to hire foreign students graduating from top U.S. colleges, keeping top talent in America.

In ruling against the detainees, the court said that "high officers who face personal liability for damages might refrain from taking urgent and lawful action in a time of crisis."

Totaling about 4,000, they began working Wednesday. They'll face two historic challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and some of the most restrictive immigration policies the U.S. has seen in decades.

Recommendations include "Fargo" and "The Crown."

Mauro whitewashes an outdoor bench; Tom repairs a double pane window.

Jenn solves gutter water runoff; Celebrating Lasana Harper; Heath replaces a ceiling fan.