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Jessica Valenti: 'Objectification Is About Dehumanizing People'
"There is some power in laying claim to the word victim." -- Jessica Valenti on the Stanford sexual assault case, and the importance of language.
Why The 'Roots' Remake Matters (And What Stays The Same)
The recent remake of "Roots" on the History Channel makes important changes, Morehouse College's Stephane Dunn argues. But it also holds true to the original story.
Former Trump Advisor Roger Stone: 'Trump's Going To Be The Next President'
Longtime political consultant Roger Stone apologizes for his "two martini tweets," even as he predicts Donald Trump will be the next U.S. president.
Sen. Mitch McConnell: 'Put Me Down In Favor Of Boring'
Sen. Mitch McConnell has endorsed presumptive Republican presidential Donald Trump -- and says in his mind, any extreme positions candidate Trump takes will be constrained by the U.S. Constitution should...
Presidential Election Stirs Senate Expectations
We talked to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today. Will he still hold that position after November's elections?
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In The Garden, Mother Nature Makes The Rules
Executive producer Karen Shiffman explains why she turns to her garden for food, friends and natrual comfort.
WWII Vet Larry Kirby Reflects On American Values
Looking ahead to Memorial Day, a World War II veteran looks back at the experiences that mattered to him, both in and out of war.
Gloria Steinem Explains Her 'Bernie Boys' Comment
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem explains why her apparent diss of female supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders was anything but.
'Best Of' 2016 Commencement Speeches
Excerpts from a few of the best commencement speeches delivered to the graduating class of 2016.
Caller: Trump is a 'Yankee moron,' but I support him
"I’m a working man. I’ve worked 13, 14 hours every day. I got two jobs. I got three kids. I got a wife. You know, I’m not a misogynist."
'Embedded': How Violent Gangs Are Terrorizing El Salvador
NPR's Kelly McEvers on her reporting in El Salvador for the podcast Embedded, and how gang killings brought San Salvador's bus service to a halt.
That Cheap Dress On Facebook? It Isn’t Worth It
Know those shockingly cheap clothes you see advertised on Facebook? There's a catch.
The Boston Globe Imagines — And Rejects — A President Trump Front Page
The Boston Globe editorial page imagines -- and rejects -- President Donald Trump.
Our Week In The Web: April 8, 2016
We tried out Facebook Live -- so did it work? Should we try it again? Tell us!
Recipes To Get You In The Kitchen
Our April 8 show on tips and tricks for getting even the most reluctant cook in the kitchen included some great recipes from our guests -- and those recipes are...
Former James Brown Band Leader: 'James Was Determined To Do Things'
James Brown's former music director called in today. It wasn't a planted call, believe us -- but that didn't make it any less spectacular.
Hope Jahren: 'Don't Let Anybody Tell You How To Do Your Job'
"You are worth something. You remember that." Geobiologist Hope Jahren connects with a young female astrophysicist.
Will The Panama Papers Force Transparency For The Better?
Ian Bremmer thinks the Panama Papers suggest a future of "forced transparency" -- but the net results won't be necessarily positive.
Our Week In The Web: April 1, 2016
A Presidential Infant, and further words on the way we share content on your Twitter feeds.