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Best Of: Pope Francis' Papacy / The 'New Generation' Of Breast Cancer
As the Pope visits the U.S. for the first time, ...
As the Pope visits the U.S. for the first time, journalist Paul Vallely discuses the reforms Francis is making within the Church as well as the teachings that the pope is unlikely to change. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new edition of Erroll Garner's 'Concert by the Sea.' Dr. Elisa Port, a surgeon who specializes in the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer, says survival rates are better than ever. Her new book is 'The New Generation Breast Cancer Book.'
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Met Opera Singer Dolora Zajick
The mezzo-soprano discovered opera as a 22-year-old pre-med student. She ...
The mezzo-soprano discovered opera as a 22-year-old pre-med student. She took "a crack at a singing career" and has been at the Metropolitan Opera for 25 years. [Originally broadcast March 2014.] David Edelstein reviews '99 Homes.'
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Comic Jim Gaffigan On Opening For The Pope
On Saturday, comic Jim Gaffigan will be performing in Philadelphia ...
On Saturday, comic Jim Gaffigan will be performing in Philadelphia for an audience that may include Pope Francis. A practicing Catholic, the comic says faith is a central part of his humor. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the soundtrack of 'The Golden Apple.'
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'Policing The Police': How The Black Panthers Got Their Start
In 'The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,' Stanley Nelson ...
In 'The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,' Stanley Nelson interviews former party leaders, police officers who clashed with the Panthers and an FBI informant who infiltrated the group. Milo Miles reviews Banda De Los Muertos' debut album.
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The 'New Generation' Of Breast Cancer
Dr. Elisa Port, a surgeon who specializes in the care ...
Dr. Elisa Port, a surgeon who specializes in the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer, says survival rates are better than ever. Her new book is 'The New Generation Breast Cancer Book.' We remember Jack Larson, who played Jimmy Olsen on the original 'Superman' TV show in an excerpt of his 1993 interview. Maureen Corrigan reviews Lauren Groff's novel, 'Fates and Furies.'
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Who's In Charge Of America's Schools?
In 2010, Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ...
In 2010, Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg devised a plan to improve Newark's failing schools. Dale Russakoff recounts their efforts in 'The Prize.' TV critic David Bianculli reflects on the Emmy ceremony held last night and looks ahead at the new fall TV season. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new edition of Erroll Garner's 'Concert by the Sea.'
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Best Of: Mary Karr On 'The Art Of Memoir' / Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber
Mary Karr discusses the faults of memory, the challenges of ...
Mary Karr discusses the faults of memory, the challenges of writing about loved ones and the pain of deleting 1,200 pages because "there was something untrue about them." Her new book is 'The Art of Memoir.' Nadia Bolz-Weber was a stand-up-comic with a drinking problem who opened up a church for people who didn't belong. "My job is to ... remind people that they're absolutely loved," she says. Her new memoir is 'Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People.'
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Keith Richards
The guitarist for the Rolling Stones has a new solo ...
The guitarist for the Rolling Stones has a new solo album, 'Crosseyed Heart.' Richards is also the subject of the new Netflix documentary, 'Under the Influence.' [Originally broadcast Oct. 25, 2010.] David Edelstein reviews 'Sicario.'
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Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber On 'Finding God In All The Wrong People'
Nadia Bolz-Weber was a stand-up-comic with a drinking problem who ...
Nadia Bolz-Weber was a stand-up-comic with a drinking problem who opened up a church for people who didn't belong. "My job is to ... remind people that they're absolutely loved," she says. Her new memoir is 'Accidental Saints.' Ken Tucker reviews Grace Potter's new album, 'Midnight.'
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How Pope Francis Is 'Changing The Tone' Of The Church
On the eve of the Pope's first visit to the ...
On the eve of the Pope's first visit to the U.S., journalist Paul Vallely discuses the reforms Francis is making within the Church as well as the teachings that the pope is unlikely to change. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the premiere of Neil Patrick Harris' variety show 'Best Time Ever.'
