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Back to SearchIs the U.S. headed toward military conflict with Iran?
New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran's nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force …
13 hours ago
Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t believe in bad guys
Aside from the evil Baron Harkonnen in ‘Dune,’ actor Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t really believe in bad guys. He looks for nuance in every role. He’s Os…
1 day, 14 hours ago
Tayari Jones on friendship, writing, and choosing your ‘Kin’
Eight years after her bestseller 'An American Marriage,' Tayari Jones has written a new novel, 'Kin,' set in the Jim Crow South. It follows two girls…
2 days, 14 hours ago
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson has had a hugely successful career as an actor and entrepreneur, but knew she'd always regret it if she didn't try her hand at music. Fin…
3 days, 14 hours ago
Best Of: The life and legacy of Fela Kuti / Michael Pollan on consciousness
The Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the ‘70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country’s brutal dictatorship. The danceable m…
5 days, 22 hours ago
Remembering actor Robert Duvall & filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
The great actor Robert Duvall made his mark starring in epic movies and intimate dramas including ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Tender Mercies,’ ‘The Great Santi…
6 days, 16 hours ago
Michael Pollan’s journey to understand consciousness
Science journalist Michael Pollan has written extensively about the therapeutic benefits of mind-altering psychedelics. His new book, ‘A World Appear…
1 week ago
A look at the ethical implications of AI
The AI chatbot Claude can help you write an email, challenge a hospital bill, or publish a novel. It was also reportedly used by the U.S. military in…
1 week, 1 day ago
A daughter's rebellion against a regime and her father
Photojournalist Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria in a wealthy and abusive home. Her father was part of the regime, allegedly an assassin for Bashar al-As…
1 week, 2 days ago
The American Presidency, Redefined
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham talks with Dave Davies about Trump's impact on democracy. Meacham's latest book, ‘American …
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