Dave Davies, 1947-

July 10, 2018

43:02

Behind Bars, Mentally Ill Inmates Are Often Punished For Their Symptoms

How America's jails and prisons have become America's defacto mental health providers. Journalist Alisa Roth is the author of the new book 'Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness.'

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Alisa Roth

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June 13, 2018

43:04

How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes

Journalist Howard Bryant discusses the history of social protest among African-American athletes. His new book, The Heritage, traces the tradition back to Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali and others.

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Howard Bryant

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June 7, 2018

40:05

'I Could Never Fake It': Nick Offerman On Striving For Nonchalance

Actor Nick Offerman is best known for playing a hyper-masculine Ron Swanson of the NBC comedy 'Parks and Recreation.' He's now starring in the new film Hearts Beat Loud playing a single father of a college-bound daughter who starts a band with her.

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Behind Bars, Mentally Ill Inmates Are Often Punished For Their Symptoms

How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes

'I Could Never Fake It': Nick Offerman On Striving For Nonchalance

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