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Ben Karlin, former executive producer of both The Colbert Report and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is also an alumnus of the satirical newsweekly The Onion. He left the Comedy Central shows in December 2006 to focus on his family. This interview originally aired on April 4, 2006.

As Americans pore over the findings of the Sept. 11 commission -- the report has become a best-seller -- members of the bipartisan panel say they were able to reach a solid consensus on recommendations to fight terrorism. Commission member Richard Ben-Veniste speaks with NPR's Brian Naylor.

Ben Fountain's first novel, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, was nominated for the 2012 National Book Award. He's well-read for 2013, so we thought we'd ask him what to look forward to in the book world.

Pulitzer Prize-winning satirist Art Buchwald has died at the age of 81. We listen to some memorable clips of Art Buchwald on NPR over the last 30 years. Also, Michele Norris talks with Buchwald's good friend Ben Bradlee, the vice president at large and former executive editor of The Washington Post.

Britain's Big Ben is technically the giant bell inside St. Stephen's Tower at Parliament. Some members of Parliament want it renamed the Elizabeth tower, in honor of the queen. Jokingly, some suggested the name: Big Beth.

Record producer, musician, and composer BEN VAUGHN. The New. Jersey-based musician, and a favorite with Fresh Air, has relocated to L.A. to work in film and television. He composed the theme music for the new sitcom, "Third Rock from the Sun," starring John Lithgow, and Jane Curtin, which premieres tonight (TUES, JAN 9, at 8:30 PM ET/PT on NBC). VAUGHN most recent release is "Instrumental Stylings" (Bar/None).

There are questions about whether CIA Director Mike Pompeo can earn enough support to be confirmed as secretary of state. Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Next year, the bell at London's landmark clock will not toll the hours for a few months while repairs are made. It's only the third period of silence in the past 157 years.

The Montreal singer-songwriter blends the wry wit of Ben Folds with the flair of Rufus Wainwright. Wilkins sits down with Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz to talk about his city, his inspiration and his intriguing new video.

The unexpected star of the Australian Open is a 20-year-old tennis player who had never been outside of the U.S. before this tournament. Ben Shelton has played his way into the quarterfinals.