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‘A Thousand Ways to Die’ offers a personal and historical take on the impact of violence

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Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in ‘Dead Center’

From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the…

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Arts Sep 15

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Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in ‘Thrive’

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive:…

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Arts Sep 10

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‘The New Age of Sexism’ explores how misogyny is replicated in AI and emerging tech

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are already reshaping the world around us. But how are age-old inequalities showing up in this new digital frontier? In “The New Age of Sexism,” author and feminist activist Laura Bates explores the biases now…

By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre

Arts Sep 09

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Dan Brown on the mysteries and mayhem in his new thriller, ‘The Secret of Secrets’

Mysteries and codes, religious rites and scientific formulas. That’s the world of Dan Brown’s thrillers, most famously "The Da Vinci Code," and his latest, "The Secret of Secrets." Secrets and codes are also part of Brown’s own life. Senior arts…

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Sep 07

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‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of…

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Sep 05

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Darren Walker explores inequality and democracy in ‘The Idea of America’

By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane, Alexa Gold

Darren Walker has spent much of his life fighting inequality. From humble beginnings in rural Texas, he went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful philanthropic institutions. Walker is now nearing the end of his tenure as president…

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Aug 19

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‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

In the first major biography of James Baldwin in over three decades, Nicholas Boggs presents an intimate portrait shaped by the people who inspired him. Boggs traces four of Baldwin's transformative relationships that depict him not just as a fearless…

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Aug 07

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New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance

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In "Joy Goddess," journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles brings to life a fascinating and misunderstood figure of the early 20th century. A’Lelia Walker was more than a glamorous socialite. She was a cultural catalyst whose salons and soirées became the…

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Aug 05

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‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

The U.S. altered the course of history 80 years ago when it dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It was an audacious move that ultimately led to the end of World War II. The motivation and secrecy surrounding its development…

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