Listeners were not so pleased to hear about how some Americans provide day care and costly treats to their pets. Florence from Togo noted people in the world who need help. She wrote that Americans should reduce their pet care spending and help people around them who are homeless.

Finally, our story on the new Martin Luther King Junior Memorial led to the most AMERIAN MOSAIC comments in September. Bhima Acharya-Baral in Nepal said he was impressed by King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. And, he added, “His speech motivates everyone to universal brotherhood. I like his way to treat all equal.”

The new Martin Luther King memorial

Valia Herman of Burkina Faso expressed similar praise. She wrote it is thanks to Martin Luther King “that the USA is a true land of equality and opportunity.”

Thanks to everyone who sent us comments. And keep them coming. You may hear your own read on this program in the future.

Feist

MARIO RITTER: Singer-songwriter Feist released “Metals,” her fifth album, earlier this month. Last Saturday, she launched a series of concert performances in support of the new album. Barbara Klein has more.

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BARBARA KLEIN: That is “How Come You Never Go There” from Feist’s album, “Metals.” It was the first single released. The song seems to question the emotional reach of one of two people in a relationship. Feist sings: “words are like a lasso, you’re an instrumental tune.” In other words, somebody is not talking.