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Biden's Ambitious Agenda: NYT's Nicholas Kristof Weighs In Sep 13, 2021

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New York Times Columnist and thought leader Nicholas Kristof has been writing about poverty, education, women's rights and immigration for 20 years. President Joe Biden promises to advance an agenda that many progressives like Nick hold dear. Can he succeed? Nick Kristof joins us today to share his impressions on the progress so far and the road ahead.

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Rep. Charlie Crist on Florida's War Against COVID Sep 09, 2021

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Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) is on the political frontlines of the US fight against COVID, a battle that is playing out in media across the nation. Crist joins us to talk about how his state is faring against the virus, the fight against climate change and his upcoming challenge to current Governor Ron DeSantis.

List of websites with links for 9/11-related events:

Flight 93 National Memorial: https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice/

9/11 Memorial and Museum: 911memorial.org/webinar

9/11 Day: 911day.org/mealpacks

American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog: museumofthedog.org

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Are UFOs real? Sep 08, 2021

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In 2017, a bombshell report surfaced that the Department of Defense was funding a secret $22 million program for investigating UFOs. Are UFOs real and what does the government know about them? A new docuseries on Showtime called "UFO" delves into these questions and more. Series Director Mark Monroe and one of the show's featured guests, Penn State University History Professor Greg Eghigian, join us to dig into it.

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COVID and Kids: Should We Mandate Vaccines? Sep 07, 2021

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Amid a surge in coronavirus cases nationally, children are, or will soon be, largely back to in-person education. The issue of vaccinating them has risen to the forefront of the debate on how to keep both them and us safe. Should vaccines be mandated? UC Hastings Law Professor Dorit Reiss joins us to break down the legal and persuasion arguments on both sides.

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In the Age of Remote Work, Tech Workers Relocate Sep 02, 2021

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When the pandemic forced technology workers across the US to work from home, many reconsidered their location options. Some moved to cheaper cities, others to be near family. What does this mean for the tech industry and how will it change cities? Jessica Lessin, founder of The Information, joins us today to help us make sense of the trend.

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Coping with Stress and Trauma Sep 01, 2021

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Stress and trauma are normal parts of life that only rarely get the level of attention they deserve. The past 18 months have given us all experience with the former, some of us with the latter as well. How we process these complex emotions is crucial to getting through a challenging time. Psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins today to share her insights.

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The Theranos Trial Aug 31, 2021

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Back in 2015, Elizabeth Holmes was a media darling, a tech startup figure who was the world's youngest self-made billionaire. Her company Theranos promised to revolutionize the blood testing business. Turns out, it was a lot more hype than reality. Rebecca Jarvis, host of “The Dropout'' podcast and ABC News chief business, technology & economics correspondent, helps us dig into the details.

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Lies and Deceit: How Social Media Fuels Misinformation Aug 30, 2021

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Whether it's about US elections or COVID vaccines, misinformation continues to spread like wildfire on social media with very real and, in some cases, dire consequences. But some people are more vulnerable than others. Why? And what can be done to keep people safe? Bhaskar Chakravorti, dean of global business at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, breaks it all down.

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The Future for the Women and Girls of Afghanistan Aug 26, 2021

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The issue of how the Taliban intends to treat women and girls under its rule has garnered international attention and scrutiny. A generation of women and girls have grown up with liberties and rights unimaginable under the previous Taliban regime. The new regime claims that they will respect women's rights. But can we trust them? Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "The Dressmaker," joins us to lay out the stakes.

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One Man's Vision for a Trump-less Future Republican Party Aug 25, 2021

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While there is little disagreement among political pundits that Trump is still the leader of the Republican party, some party stalwarts see a different path forward. In "Two Roads Diverged," former South Carolina Congressman and Governor Mark Sanford lays out his vision for how the Republican party can reclaim its conservative ideals while reaffirming its place in American politics.

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