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May 14

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New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma

By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson

A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown…

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May 11

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New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world

By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara

This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood…

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May 09

Pentagon orders military to pull library books about diversity, anti-racism, gender issues

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity programs, policies and instructional materials.

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May 05

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New book ‘Personhood’ examines escalating battle over reproductive rights

By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the victory spurred advocates' pursuit of fetal personhood. That’s legislation that asserts that life begins at fertilization and establishes constitutional protections for embryos and fetuses. Amna Nawaz discussed this latest frontier of…

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May 04

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‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII

By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz

Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for…

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May 01

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‘The Project’ explores Project 2025’s origins and goals to reshape American culture

By Laura Barrón-López, Frank Carlson

Many of the policies enacted by the Trump administration with lightning speed in these first 100 days were initially laid out two years ago in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. David Graham’s new book “The Project” details its origins and…

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May 01

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‘Conclave’ author Robert Harris on the secretive tradition of selecting a new pope

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins

Streaming viewership of "Conclave" surged 3,200 percent in the week after Pope Francis’ death. Viewers turned to that movie, which won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, to help them understand one of the most secretive elections on the planet. The…

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Apr 22

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New book ‘Love, Queenie’ chronicles life of trailblazing South Asian actress Merle Oberon

By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat

As the first Asian, and only South Asian, to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, Merle Oberon’s place in the pantheon of cinema is historic. But it came with enormous sacrifice as Oberon had to hide her race to…

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Apr 09

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Michael Lewis highlights crucial work of public servants in ‘Who is Government?’

By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman

The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her…

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Mar 28

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Authors of ‘In Covid’s Wake’ on their criticism of the government’s pandemic response

By William Brangham, Mary Fecteau

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. That launched widespread shutdowns, mandates for masks and vaccines and caused enormous social and economic harms. William Brangham spoke with the authors of "In Covid's Wake:…

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