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Music Heard on the Air for August 29, 2013

Music Heard on the Air for August 29, 2013

The Super-Rich Look to Cultivate the Serengeti of Montana

The Super-Rich Look to Cultivate the Serengeti of Montana

Israeli medical experience influential in Boston response to marathon bombings

Israeli medical experience influential in Boston response to marathon bombings
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Israeli Doctor Paved the Way for Emergency Response in Boston

Israeli Doctor Paved the Way for Emergency Response in Boston

Why the Boston Bombing Reminded Me of Living in Israel During Violent Times

Why the Boston Bombing Reminded Me of Living in Israel During Violent Times

When the United Nations was new, cities fought for right to host it

The United Nations was going to be located in the United States -- that much was sure. But just where the new headquarters, the new capital of the world, would be located, was much debated back in the 1940s. A new book looks at that battle.

When the United Nations was new, cities fought for right to host it
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Music Heard on Air for December 21, 2012

Music Heard on Air for December 21, 2012

Play 'Now or Later' Stirs Up Issues on Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech

The play presented by the Huntington Theater Company in Boston mirrors some of the anti-Muslim tumult and the issues that surrounded the Benghazi attack.

Play 'Now or Later' Stirs Up Issues on Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech
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Elaine Pagels' Revelations

Elaine Pagels' new book – Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation – considers this vivid and controversial text.

Elaine Pagels' Revelations

Harvey Weinstein on What Inspires Him

Harvey Weinstein on What Inspires Him

MacArthur 'Genius' Award Winner Jad Abumrad

MacArthur 'Genius' Award Winner Jad Abumrad

My America: Abraham Verghese

Today's "My America" guest is Dr. Abraham Verghese, professor at Stanford University. Regarding the dislocation and alienation experienced by immigrants, he lamented not having had a more common American experience, but had great appreciation for it.

My America: Abraham Verghese

True American Words: Our Hosts Test Their Knowledge

True American Words: Our Hosts Test Their Knowledge
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Why 1941?

Why 1941?
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Remembering soul legend Solomon Burke

Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life soul and gospel singer, died Sunday at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam while on his way to a concert. John and Celeste remember King Solomon's amazing 50 year career.

Remembering soul legend Solomon Burke