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| 2001 DECEMBER
Dec. 31, 2001
What's So Funny?
Terence Smith reports on the slow return of comedy after the September 11 attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.
 
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| Dec. 27, 2001
A Dancer's New Step
A closer look at a renowned ballerina and an artistic legacy. Senior producer Jeffrey Brown has the story of dancer Suzanne Farrell.
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| Dec. 26, 2001
Living History
Essayist Roger Rosenblatt considers how our perception of life has changed since Sept. 11.
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| Dec. 25, 2001
Christmas Poem
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky with a few verses for the season.
 
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| Dec. 24, 2001
Living with Grief
Anne Taylor Fleming considers how we cope with grief.
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| Dec. 18, 2001
In Praise Of...
Essayist Roger Rosenblatt considers who is worthy of praise.
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| Dec. 17, 2001
The Best of Times
Gwen Ifill talks to author and historian Haynes Johnson about his new book, "The Best of Times: America in the Age of Clinton."
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| Dec. 14, 2001
Vertical City
Essayist Richard Rodriguez of the Pacific News Service revisits New York City.
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| Dec. 10, 2001
Poet Laureate: Billy Collins
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks to the new poet laureate, Billy Collins.
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| NOVEMBER
Nov. 30, 2001
In Memoriam: George Harrison
Remembering the Beatles' George Harrison, who died yesterday at age 58. Ray Suarez talks with Jim Henke, chief curator of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
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| Nov. 27, 2001
Man of Letters: Egyptian Playwright Ali Salem
Elizabeth Farnsworth discusses political repercussions of September 11th with Egyptian playwright Ali Salem.
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| Nov. 26, 2001
Vernon Can Read
Margaret Warner talks with author Vernon Jordan about his new book: "Vernon Can Read! A Memoir."
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| Nov. 23, 2001
A Thanksgiving Poem
As part of former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky's Favorite Poem Project, Seattle-based technical writer Annik Stahl gives a Thanksgiving-themed reading.
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| Nov. 22, 2001
Giving Thanks
Essayist Roger Rosenblatt says grace.
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| Nov. 22, 2001
Rebuilding Ground Zero
After a Kwame Holman report on clean-up efforts at the World Trade Center site, Robert MacNeil discusses the site's future with Marilyn Taylor, Herbert Muschamp, William Gilchrist, and Edward Linenthal.
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| Nov. 13, 2001
The American State of Mind
Newshour essayists Richard Rodriguez, Clarence Page, Jim Fisher, Anne Taylor Fleming and Roger Rosenblatt discuss their impressions of America's mood after yesterday's airplane crash and other post-Sept. 11 events.
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| Nov. 9, 2001
Michael Beschloss: Reaching for Glory
Terence Smith talks to presidential historian Michael Beschloss about his new book, "Reaching for Glory."
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| Nov. 6, 2001
Keeping to the Middle After September 11
Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky shares his thoughts about the world after September 11.
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| OCTOBER
Oct. 31, 2001
Changing Obituaries
Richard Rodriguez considers how obituaries have changed since Sept. 11.
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| Oct. 26, 2001
Poetry as Prophecy
The poetry of Lawrence Ferlinghetti: "Are There Not Still Fireflies."
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| Oct. 23, 2001
Here is New York
Ray Suarez looks at a photo exhibit in New York remembering the Sept. 11 attacks. You can find out more about the exhibit and view some of the photographs at www.hereisnewyork.org.
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| Oct. 22, 2001
Fear Itself
Roger Rosenblatt considers fear in the United States after the terrorist attacks.
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| Oct. 8, 2001
In Memoriam: Herb Block
An excerpt from an earlier tribute by essayist Roger Rosenblatt to his friend and former colleague, the Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Herblock.
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| Oct. 4, 2001
Humbled Hollywood
How will the Sept. 11 attacks change the way Hollywood does business? Terence Smith reports.
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| Oct. 2, 2001
Closing Thoughts: After 9/11
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with essayist Richard Rodriguez about his thoughts three weeks after the attacks.
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| SEPTEMBER
Sept. 25, 2001
Reflections: Roger Rosenblatt
Two weeks after the attacks, essayist Roger Rosenblatt offers his thoughts.
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| Sept. 18, 2001
Poetic Response
Robert Pinsky responds to the tragedy through poetry.
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| Sept. 16, 2001
Closing Thoughts
NewsHour essayists Anne Taylor Fleming, Richard Rodriguez, Roger Rosenblatt, Clarence Page and Jim Fisher share their thoughts on the week's events.
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| Sept. 10, 2001
How Women Saved the City
Ray Suarez talks to author Daphne Spain about her new book, "How Women Saved the City," which examines the important role women have played in addressing and solving urban problems since the Civil War.
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| Sept. 7, 2001
Backstage Performer: Michael Kaiser
As The Kennedy Center celebrates its 30th birthday, correspondent Jeffrey Brown profiles the cultural institution and its new president, Michael Kaiser.
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| Sept. 5, 2001
Crossing Over: Yolanda Adams
Gwen Ifill interviews Grammy-winning singer Yolanda Adams about gospel music's foray into pop culture.
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| Sept. 5, 2001
Architectural Ambitions
Essayist Richard Rodriguez considers the meaning of architecture.
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| Sept. 4, 2001
Anthony DePalma's New Book, "Here: A Biography of the New American Continent"
Ray Suarez talks with author Anthony DePalma about his new book "Here: A Biography of the New American Continent," about the North American neighbors of the United States.
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| Sept. 3, 2001
Shirt Tales
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky shares a poem about the labor that goes into a shirt.
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| Sept. 3, 2001
A Feast for the Eyes: Wayne Thiebaud
A retrospective of Wayne Thiebaud's artwork spanning 50 years.
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| AUGUST
Aug. 29, 2001
Delicious Revolution
Meet Alice Waters, owner of legendary California eatery Chez Panisse, who started the culinary revolution known as "California Cuisine."
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| Aug. 28, 2001
Seeing Shakespeare
Roger Rosenblatt considers a newly discovered portrait of Shakespeare.
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| Aug. 17, 2001
Emperor of Ice Cream
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky shares a poem by Wallace Stevens, perfect for a hot Friday in August.
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| Aug. 16, 2001
Stephen Ambrose's New Book: "The Wild Blue"
Gwen Ifill talks with historian and author Stephen Ambrose and World War II pilot and former Senator George McGovern about Ambrose's new book, "The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B24's over Germany."
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| Aug. 14, 2001
William Wong's "Yellow Journalist: Dispatches from Asian America"
Terence Smith talks to William Wong, author of the new book "Yellow Journalist: Dispatches from Asian America."
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| Aug. 13, 2001
Photography: Who We Are
Roger Rosenblatt takes a look at photographs that reflect upon who we are.
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| Aug. 9, 2001
Conversation with Jimmy Santiago Baca
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with author and poet Jimmy Santiago Baca about two new books, "Healing Earthquakes" and "A Place to Stand."
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| Aug. 8, 2001
David Chase's "The Sopranos"
Creator David Chase describes the success of his hit HBO series, "The Sopranos."
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| Aug. 7, 2001
A Massachusetts Schoolteacher Reads Robert Frost's "Out, Out"
A continuation of the project begun by former poet laureate Robert Pinsky. A Massachusetts schoolteacher reads Robert Frost's "Out, Out."
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| Aug. 7, 2001
MTV: 20 years on the Air
Gwen Ifill considers the impact MTV has made on America after 20 years on the air. She is joined by New York Times music critic Ann Powers; Nelson George, author of Hip Hop America; and Robert Thompson, professor of media and popular culture at Syracuse University.
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| Aug. 3, 2001
James Reston's "Warriors of God"
Author James Reston discusses his book, "Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade."
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| Aug. 2, 2001
Music on a Summer's Night
Roger Rosenblatt considers summer music.
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| JULY
July 30, 2001
The Wanderers
Roger Rosenblatt considers the work of photographer Sebastian Salgado.
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| July 25, 2001
Benson Bobrick: Wide as the Waters
Author Benson Bobrick discusses his new book, "Wide as the Waters: The Story of the English Bible and the Revolution it Inspired."
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| July 24, 2001
Remembering Eudora Welty
Elizabeth Farnsworth looks at the life and work of Eudora Welty with Jackson, Miss. English professor Suzanne Mars, a friend of the late writer and author of The Welty Collection; and Richard Bausch, a recent inductee into the Fellowship of Southern Writers.
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| July 23, 2001
In Memoriam: Eudora Welty and Katharine Graham
A tribute to two distinguished women: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty and Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham.
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| July 16, 2001
Gail Buckley: American Patriots
Ray Suarez speaks with author Gail Buckley about her new book, "American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm."
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| July 12, 2001
Comeback Cities
Clarence Page takes a look at some rejuvenated cities.
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| July 11, 2001
Author Louise Erdrich's "The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse"
Author Louise Erdrich discusses her book, "The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse."
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| July 9, 2001
American Patriots
Ray Suarez talks with authors Walter Berns ("Making Patriots") and Roger Wilkins ("Jefferson's Pillow: The Founding Fathers & the Dilemma of Black Patriotism") about their new books.
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| July 6, 2001
What Shall We Do?
Anne Taylor Fleming shares her thoughts on some recent tragic killings.
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| July 4, 2001
4th of July Poem
Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem for the 4th of July.
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| July 2, 2001
In Memoriam : Chet Atkins
A tribute to music great Chet Atkins.
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| JUNE
June 29, 2001
Michael Pollan's "Botany of Desire"
Author Michael Pollan talks about his new book, "The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World."
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| June 27, 2001
Voices from Vietnam
John Balaban translates Vietnamese poetry.
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| June 26, 2001
Alan Cheuse's "Listening to the Page"
Book reviewer Alan Cheuse talks about his own book, "Listening to the Page."
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| June 25, 2001
The Return of Twain
An unpublished Mark Twain tale, once part of a would-be writing contest, finally sees print after 125 years.
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| June 25, 2001
A Mysterious Manuscript
An unpublished Mark Twain tale, once part of a would-be writing contest, finally sees print after 125 years.
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| June 22, 2001
In Memoriam: Carroll O'Connor and John Lee Hooker
The NewsHour remembers two American entertainers: actor Carroll O'Connor and bluesman John Lee Hooker.
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| June 21, 2001
Seph Rodney reads "Nick and the Candlestick"
California photographer Seph Rodney reads "Nick and the Candlestick" by Sylvia Plath.
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| June 15, 2001
Retired General Wesley Clark's "Waging Modern War"
Retired General Wesley Clark talks about his new book, "Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Future of Combat."
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| June 13, 2001
Favorite Poems from the Middle East
Robert Pinsky reads poems from Israel and Palestine.
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| June 12, 2001
Shakespeare in Denver Schools
Denver students play Shakespeare in public. Paul Solman investigates...in iambic pentameter.
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| June 5, 2001
"The Producers"
Ray Suarez discusses the smash Broadway musical "The Producers" with National Public Radio arts critic Bob Mondello, Thane Rosenbaum of Fordham Law School, and New York Magazine book critic Daniel Mendelsohn.
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| MAY
May 31, 2001
Teaching Children: Wendy Kopp
Gwen Ifill talks with Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach for America, about her new book: One Day, All Children.
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| May 31, 2001
Ongoing Conflict
Four authors discuss the continued fighting between the Israelis and Palestinians.
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| May 30, 2001
Master Builder Jacques Hertzog
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jacques Hertzog talks about his work.
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| May 29, 2001
Daniel Schorr's New Book: "Staying Tuned: A Life in Journalism"
Veteran television and radio correspondent Daniel Schorr discusses his life, his career and his new book "Staying Tuned: A Life in Journalism."
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| May 28, 2001
James Salter's Book "The Hunters"
On this Memorial Day, Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with James Salter, author of The Hunters, a novel about fighter pilots in Korea.
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| May 25, 2001
"The Wind Done Gone" on Trial
Gwen Ifill examines the controversy over Wind Done Gone, a parody of Gone with the Wind told from the slaves' point of view.
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| May 22, 2001
Conversation: Pearl's Secret
Gwen Ifill talks with Neil Henry, author of Pearl's Secret: A Black Man's Search for his White Family.
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| May 17, 2001
Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction: Herbert Bix
In the final segment of a series of conversations with Pulitzer Prize winners in the arts, Margaret Warner talks with Herbert Bix, author of Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan.
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| May 11, 2001
First Lady Laura Bush
First Lady Laura Bush talks about books, libraries and life in the spotlight of Washington.
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| May 8, 2001
Pulitzer Prize Winning Composer John Corigliano
Senior Producer Jeffrey Brown talks with Pulitzer Prize winning composer John Corigliano.
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| May 8, 2001
Robert Pinsky Reads Barnaby Gouge's Poem "Of Money"
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem about money.
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| May 7, 2001
Conversation: Jean Smith's New Biography of General Ulysses S. Grant
Ray Suarez talks with author Jean Smith about his new biography of General Ulysses S. Grant.
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| May 4, 2001
Conversation: Sea Biscuit
On the eve of the Kentucky Derby, Terence Smith talks with Laura Hillenbrand, author of "Sea Biscuit: An American Legend," a book about the famous racehorse.
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| APRIL
April 30, 2001
Conversation: Chechnya
Margaret Warner talks with Anne Nivat, author of Chienne de Guerre, a book about the war in Chechnya.
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| April 30, 2001
E-book Evolution
How will the advancing technology of e-books affect the publishing world? Terence Smith reports.
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| April 26, 2001
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry: Stephen Dunn
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with Stephen Dunn, winner of this year's Pulitzer Prize for poetry, about his collection, titled Different Hours.
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| April 26, 2001
Hollywood Woes: Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America Strikes
Impending strikes by the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America threaten to change the focus of show business from fiction to fact. Jeffrey Kaye reports.
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| April 25, 2001
Meg Greenfield's Washington
Margaret Warner talks with Michael Beschloss about Washington, the new posthumously published book by Washington Post editorial page editor Meg Greenfield.
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| April 23, 2001
Pulitzer Prize for Biography: David Levering Lewis
In an encore presentation of a January interview, Gwen Ifill talks with David Levering Lewis who recently won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for the second volume in his biography of W.E.B. DuBois. The first volume also won in 1994.
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| April 23, 2001
Jake, Sarah and Martin Miller Read Their Favorite Poem
Jake, Sarah and Martin Miller of High Falls, N.Y. read their favorite poem.
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| April 20, 2001
Pulitzer Prize Winner: David Auburn's Proof
In the third of a series of conversations with this year's Pulitzer Prize winners, Terence Smith talks with David Auburn about his winning play, "Proof."
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| April 19, 2001
Robert Pinsky Reads "Jar of Pens"
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky celebrates April as Poetry Month.
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| April 19, 2001
Larry Gelbart
A veteran writer for stage and screen, Gelbart examines how the rise of big media companies has impacted the process of creating good television.
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| April 18, 2001
Pulitzer Prize Winner: Joseph Ellis
In the first of a series of conversations with this year's Pulitzer Prize winners, Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with Joseph Ellis, author of Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation.
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| April 17, 2001
Conversation: Paul Robeson
The son of the legendary actor and singer discusses his new book about his father.
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| April 13, 2001
Trekking the Holy Land: Bruce Feiler's New Book, "Walking the Bible"
Bruce Feiler discusses his new book, "Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses."
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| April 6, 2001
American Shakespeare
Gwen Ifill talks with playwright August Wilson.
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| April 6, 2001
Favorite Poem Project: "Our Land," by Yannis Ritsos
Dena Spanos-Hawkey, who runs a literacy program in Claremont, California, reads her favorite poem.
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| April 5, 2001
Baking History: The Bialy
Paul Solman of WGBH Boston considers the bialy, a cousin of the bagel, as a piece of cultural history.
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| April 3, 2001
Richard Samuel Reads his Favorite Poem by Frank O'Hara
A glassblower from Seattle reads a poem by Frank O'Hara in this continuing series from former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky.
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| MARCH
March 28, 2001
Conversation: Dagoberto Gilb
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with author Dagoberto Gilb about his new book of short stories, "Woodcuts of Women."
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| March 23, 2001
Mark Morris
Choreographer Mark Morris tests the limits of modern dance.
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| March 23, 2001
Modern Dance Primer
Born and raised in the twentieth century, modern dance is often contrasted against ballet for definition.
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| March 23, 2001
Mark Morris: A Biography
Praised as a refreshingly irreverent master, sometimes derided as a gimmicky smart-alec, Mark Morris has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading modern dance choreographers.
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| March 19, 2001
Cirque du Soleil
Paul Solman reports on the phenomenal success of a fantastic circus troupe.
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| FEBRUARY
Feb. 27, 2001
In Memoriam: Poet A.R. Ammons
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky remembers A.R. Ammons.
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| Feb. 26, 2001
Conversation: Ken Auletta, Author of "World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies."
Microsoft is appealing a lower court decision that could break up the software giant. Margaret Warner talks about the case with Ken Auletta, author of "World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies."
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| Feb. 21, 2001
Eminem's Rap
Rap industry watchers discuss controversial Grammy nominee Eminem.
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| Feb. 19, 2001
Making Materpieces: Violin Making
The art and craft of violin making.
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| Feb. 13, 2001
Essay: One to One
Essayist Roger Rosenblatt considers Valentine's Day.
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| Feb. 13, 2001
Stop the Music: Napster
Ray Suarez talks with Rick Dube of Webnoize and American University law professor Peter Jaszi about Tuesday's legal decision against Napster, the online music swapping service.
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| Feb. 9, 2001
Jayashree Chatterjee's Favorite Poem: Gitanjali
A New Jersey librarian reads her favorite poem in a continuing series from former Poet Laureate Robert Pinksy.
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| Feb. 2, 2001
Conversation: Susan Sontag
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with award-winning novelist Susan Sontag.
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| JANUARY
Jan. 30, 2001
Favorite Poem: "Banana Man"
A Connecticut businessman reads his favorite poem in a continuing series from former poet laureate Robert Pinsky.
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| Jan. 25, 2001
Cry Freetown
Photojournalist Sorious Samura discusses his award-winning documentary and the brutal civil war in his home country of Sierra Leone.
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| Jan. 24, 2001
Conversation: David L. Lewis
Gwen Ifill talks with David Levering Lewis about his new book on legendary civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois.
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| Jan. 23, 2001
Essay: The American West
Richard Rodriguez admires paintings of the American West.
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| Jan. 20, 2001
Maya Angelou's "The Rock Cries Out To Us Today"
Arkansas-native and poet Maya Angelou read her poem entitled "The Rock Cries Out To Us Today" at the 1993 inauguration of Bill Clinton.
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| Jan. 20, 2001
Poetry by Robert Frost
In 1961, poet Robert Frost read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of John Kennedy.
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| Jan. 19, 2001
Bill Clinton's Favorite Poem
Bill Clinton reads his favorite poem: "Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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| Jan. 15, 2001
Saving Orphan Films
Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on the effort to save rare and vintage independent films.
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| Jan. 10, 2001
Conversation: Jimmy Carter
Gwen Ifill talks with former President Jimmy Carter about his new book.
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| Jan. 4, 2001
Reel Women
Anne Taylor Fleming considers the changing images of women in motion pictures.
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| Jan. 1, 2001
A New Year's Day Poem
Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem marking the end of the 20th century.
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| Jan. 1, 2001
Essayists' Review 2000
The NewsHour's essayists review the year 2000.
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