Top Picks: Chick Corea and B茅la Fleck's 'Two,' Lonnie Wheeler's book 'Intangiball: The Subtle Things That Win Baseball Games,' and more
Children鈥檚 hour
To honor Queen Elizabeth II as Britain鈥檚 longest-reigning ruler, the British Monarchy鈥檚 YouTube channel revisits an earlier time. In 1940, then-Princess Elizabeth recorded a message on BBC鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Hour to encourage British children, especially those far from home and displaced by World War II. The recording seems apropos for today鈥檚 children affected by the migrant crisis in Europe. Hear her message at .
Inspired policing
MSNBC and Upworthy teamed up to create a video about a unique anti-drug program in Gloucester, Mass. Police Chief Leonard Campanello announced on social media last spring that opiate users who turn themselves in to the police station would be ensured a road to recovery, not arrest. 鈥淭here鈥檚 no way we are going to arrest our way out of the addiction crisis in this country,鈥� says Campanello. We believe him. Check it out at .
Spontaneous staccato
Jazz pianist Chick Corea and banjo master B茅la Fleck first paired up in 2007 to release the acclaimed album 鈥淭he Enchantment.鈥� Then they hit the road. For the musicians selected the best of their live shows for a two-disc set. Their spirited exploration of bluegrass and jazz as the duo 鈥渃onverse鈥� on stage pops with joy, and the listening is made richer with appreciative responses from audiences worldwide.聽
Home-run read
As baseball season heads into the homestretch, along comes , an absolute must read for any fan of the beautiful game. Veteran baseball writer Lonnie Wheeler explains how the perennially top organizations such as the Yankees, Cardinals, and Braves create and cultivate 鈥渢eamship鈥� by choosing character over raw talent, mentoring over muscle. Wheeler鈥檚 knowledge of and great affection for the storied denizens of the dugout make this book a grand slam.聽
Big shoes to fill
Comedian soon takes his place as the new host of 鈥淭he Daily Show.鈥� Under former host Jon Stewart鈥檚 stewardship, the program became a cultural institution. South African native Noah has proved his mettle in stand-up, and a mostly well-received tour has further piqued viewers鈥� interest. His first episode airs on Comedy Central Sept. 28 at 11 p.m.
