Terry Gross

August 16, 2021

42:18

'The State Must Provide' Is A Lesson On Inequality In Higher Ed, Past And Present

Journalist Adam Harris explains how the higher education system has been built on an uneven foundation from the start — and how slavery, segregation and racism have stymied Black education.

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Adam Harris

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August 12, 2021

42:30

Investigating Trump's Efforts To Subvert The Election Results

'New York Times' reporter Katie Benner discusses the latest revelations about how former President Donald Trump pressured the Justice Department to undermine the results of the 2020 election.

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Katie Benner

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August 11, 2021

42:28

'Put Me On Blast': Kenan Thompson On 'SNL' And His New, Self-Titled Sitcom

Long time SNL cast member Kenan Thompson has been nominated for two Emmys-- for his comedy performances on Saturday Night Live, and for his starring role in his new NBC sitcom Kenan (which has been renewed for a second season).

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Kenan Thompson

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'The State Must Provide' Is A Lesson On Inequality In Higher Ed, Past And Present

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'Put Me On Blast': Kenan Thompson On 'SNL' And His New, Self-Titled Sitcom

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