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In 'Last Best Hope,' George Packer Asks If America Can Unite Again
George Packer says there are four different Americas “pitting tribe against tribe." He’s reported on political divides around the world. Does he think America can be united once again?

The Prime Effect: Inside The Rise Of Amazon Web Services
If you use Slack at work, Zoom for school, or binge watch Netflix at home, guess what? You’re also using Amazon.

The Prime Effect: What Is Amazon?
It’s not just a retailer. The first installment in our series on Amazon, what it is and what power it has.
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First Person: Brattle Book Shop's Ken Gloss On How Family Got Him Through The Pandemic
Ken's positive attitude and perseverance helped his store stay open. But it was not without its struggles.

First Person: Adrienne Maree Brown Finds Joy In Finding Her People
Author adrienne maree brown reflects on a year-plus of COVID, and finding joy in the midst of overwhelming world events.

Let's make sense of the world – together. From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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