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Nov 19

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Peggy Noonan explores what the U.S. could be in ‘A Certain Idea of America’

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

In her new collection of columns from The Wall Street Journal, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan takes readers on a journey through the essence of our nation’s character. With her trademark blend of storytelling, historical insight and journalistic rigor, Noonan explores…

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Nov 12

Watch 9:37
John Grisham chronicles real-life stories of people who were wrongly convicted in ‘Framed’

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

When Centurion was founded, it was the first group of its kind working to overturn wrongful convictions for people facing execution or life. Decades later, the work continues and its story is being told by its founder and novelist John…

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Oct 30

Watch 4:51
‘Purpletown’ documents what people in politically divided areas still have in common

By Sam Lane

With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has a unique view. His “Purpletown” project uses photos to examine the cities and towns most evenly divided politically. We spoke…

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Oct 24

Watch 5:47
New book ‘The Price of Power’ explores the complex legacy of Mitch McConnell

By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz

Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down…

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Oct 22

Watch 6:28
Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as ‘The Man Who Told the Truth’

By Geoff Bennett

From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective…

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Oct 21

Watch 10:51
Navalny’s widow reflects on her husband’s legacy and releasing his memoir, ‘Patriot’

By Amna Nawaz, Morgan Till, Anne Azzi Davenport

In February, Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison camp. Navalny was Vladimir Putin's most prominent critic, an anti-corruption crusader who became a political threat to Putin's nearly quarter-century rule. Shepherded by his wife, Yulia, Navalny's memoir is being published…

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Oct 15

Watch 9:27
Bob Woodward discusses ‘War,’ his new book breaking down world conflicts and U.S. politics

By Nick Schifrin, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn, Alexa Gold

Few journalists working today have covered as many presidents as the Washington Post's Bob Woodward. His latest book, "War," is about war in Ukraine, war in the Middle East and a war for the American presidency. Nick Schifrin sat down…

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Oct 13

Watch 7:28
New book ‘Threat Multiplier’ details the fight for the Pentagon to adapt to climate change

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson

At a 2021 climate conference, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “No nation can find lasting security without addressing the climate crisis.” That sentiment reflects the Pentagon’s three-decade evolution on climate change. Ali Rogin sat down with Sherri Goodman, a former…

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Oct 09

Watch 8:24
‘The Boys of Riverside’ chronicles school for the deaf’s rise to state football champions

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson

In 2021, the football team at the California School for the Deaf made it to the state championship but suffered a disappointing loss. In 2022 and 2023, they made it back and won. A new book chronicles that run and…

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Oct 02

Watch 7:01
New book ‘Character Limit’ explores Musk’s impact on social media after buying Twitter

By Ali Rogin

He’s the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke…

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