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A controversial article posted to the CrossFit Facebook page has led to a larger discussion about race. The majority of participants in the grueling and popular workout genre are white. Just how many people of color participate, though, is tough to say.

Yesterday Congress brought the country back from the brink of defaulting on its debt. Host Michel Martin talks to Joe Davidson of The Washington Post about how federal workers will bring the government back to life.

Larry Goldings explains the appeal of the legendary electric organ, a staple of gospel and soul music.

The food of Scandinavia is a product of geography and climate, along with some contributions from seafaring Viking history. It may not pack a spicy kick, but sturdy Nordic staples make the most of seasonal produce and fresh herbs.

As Father's Day approaches, you can remind Dad that there's more to Father's Day grilling than just cheeseburgers.

As a little boy, Isaiah Owens felt a strong calling to bury the dead. First, he buried a matchstick, and then his neighbors' pets. Today, he runs his own funeral home in Harlem. He's also the focus of a new PBS documentary about African-American funeral traditions. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks to Owens about Homegoings.

Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell say that champion cyclist Lance Armstrong was at the center of "the greatest sports conspiracy ever." Their book chronicles everything from group blood transfusions on the team bus to extensive efforts to silence and intimidate those who might expose the abuse.

Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Yes We Can Apologize; A Spire By Any Other Name; Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Sunday!

After years of cooking and eating the same pumpkin pies, stuffing and green bean casseroles, you might be in a Thanksgiving slump. Veteran restaurant critic Patricia Wells has a few recipes — including a spicy pumpkin soup and "intense" chocolate custards — to put a French twist on the holiday.

Chicago public school students are out of school for a second straight day because of a teachers' strike. But the main sticking point isn't pay. Teachers are fighting a series of reforms that are being implemented in school systems around the country. Host Michel Martin speaks with Chicago Public Radio's Education Reporter Linda Lutton.