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The Scene: Meet Cookeville Painter Katie Tyler

Katie discusses her background in general art and some murals that she’s done.

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with artist and painter Katie Tyler. They look at what influenced Katie to start painting going all the way back to kindergarten, where she gets her ideas and some artists that likes to bounce ideas off of, and how the art scene here is different from New York’s art scene.

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A mattress tester’s dream job

There may be no more important component to a good night’s sleep than your mattress. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Caira Blackwell, a tester for The New York Times product site Wirecutter, about what she looks for in a mattress. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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Shoes on or shoes off?

Is asking someone to remove their shoes when they enter your home a sign of hospitality, or the opposite? Correspondent Mo Rocca gauges opposing viewpoints, and talks with a biogeochemist who has studied what is carried indoors on the soles of our shoes. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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David Copperfield’s magic

He is today’s most successful magician, whose sleight of hand continues to mesmerize audiences at his Las Vegas show. And for the first time on national TV, David Copperfield discusses the process that goes into crafting some of his remarkable illusions. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the magic behind his magic. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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150 years of Levi’s 501 denim jeans

In 1873 Levi Strauss and his tailor, Jacob Davis, created the modern denim pants known as blue jeans, designed for workmen. Today they are a clothing staple, and an icon of fashion. Correspondent Serena Altschul explores the history of blue jeans, and visits the Levi’s laboratory where new denim finishes are being tested. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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Titans Practices With the Patriots Canceled for This Week

The news comes in the wake of Saturday night’s injury to Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden. The announcement was made at the bottom of New England’s update on the health of Bolden, who was released from the hospital and will return to the Boston area with the team. Source

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How effective are white noise machines?

Noise is a big reason why 1 in 3 American adults doesn’t get enough sleep. But for some the solution to noise keeping them awake is … more noise! Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with a sleep specialist about why white noise machines can be an effective means to getting shuteye. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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By Design: Central Park Tower

A penthouse 131 floors up in the air, in what is the tallest residence in the Western Hemisphere, the penthouse at Central Park Tower in Manhattan offers unparalleled views, with an unparalleled price tag. Jane Pauley reports. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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Tumbleweeds as art

Tumbleweeds may be just dead foliage blowin’ in the wind. But artist Jenn Isbell transforms these clusters of large, poky branches into working chandeliers. She illuminates correspondent Luke Burbank on the inspiration, and hazards, of working with tumbleweeds. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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Tiffany’s jewel of a renovation

Tiffany & Co.’s flagship headquarters in New York recently reopened after undergoing a nearly four-year renovation. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh tours a showcase that is one of the jewels of Manhattan. (Originally broadcast May 21, 2023.) Source

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