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November 19, 2020

52:30

Democracy Is 'Strained' But Not 'Broken,' Former President Obama Tells 'Fresh Air'

In his first interview with Terry Gross, Obama talks about what he misses most about being president and reflects on the turmoil of the Trump White House. Obama's new memoir is 'A Promised Land.'

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Barack Obama

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November 18, 2020

31:34

Author Says The Chicago 7 Trial Reflected 'All The Conflicts In America'

The Chicago 7 were activists who were charged with conspiring to start a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Jon Wiener's 2006 book, recently reprinted, is Conspiracy in the Streets.

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Jon Wiener

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November 18, 2020

20:56

'Alex Rider' Novelist On The Joys Of Reading (And Writing) Mysteries

Anthony Horowitz's novels about a reluctant teen spy have been adapted into a TV series for IMDB TV. Horowitz is also the author of Moonflower Murders, a mystery for adults.

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Anthony Horowitz
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Terry Gross

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Democracy Is 'Strained' But Not 'Broken,' Former President Obama Tells 'Fresh Air'

Author Says The Chicago 7 Trial Reflected 'All The Conflicts In America'

'Alex Rider' Novelist On The Joys Of Reading (And Writing) Mysteries

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