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History

Historian Allen Guelzo on why free speech matters

Historian Allen Guelzo on why free speech matters

Some reflections on the importance of the Constitution's First Amendment, by historian Allen Guelzo.
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America Abroad: 'Islam and the Cosmos'

America Abroad: 'Islam and the Cosmos'

Host Madeleine Brand looks back at the "Golden Age of Islam" and why the European Renaissance might not have happened without it. She explores how some Muslim countries are trying to again become world leaders in astronomy and space science.
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50 years ago: McCarthy stuns political world in NH presidential primary

50 years ago: McCarthy stuns political world in NH presidential primary

A 2006 Minnesota Public Radio News documentary offers insight into the Minnesota senator's personality as well as the disconnect between the 1968 presidential candidate and his supporters.
by Tim Pugmire

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The history of family ties at the White House

The history of family ties at the White House

Former NPR host Neal Conan explores the history of family ties, personal relationships, nepotism and the concept of "meritocracy" in a presidential administration.
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Truth, Politics and Power: Gun rights and gun control

Truth, Politics and Power: Gun rights and gun control

In this episode of "Truth, Politics and Power," how a duty for community self defense evolved into an individual right to bear arms.
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A Beautiful World: Rebels, Renegades and Wild Women

A Beautiful World: Rebels, Renegades and Wild Women

Women throughout history have broken the rules and stepped outside conventional social norms to make history happen. We investigate several women who stand out as the rebels of their time.
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LBJ, Nixon and the Supreme Court

LBJ, Nixon and the Supreme Court

A look at how those two presidents used the court for political gains and shaped forever the way nominees would be considered.
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A new era for 'The Presidents Club'

A new era for 'The Presidents Club'

Ex-presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush gave separate speeches criticizing President Trump, without naming him. Two experts on the presidency reflect on 70 years of competition, cooperation and compassion among the American presidents and their predecessors.
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George Washington's warning to future generations

George Washington's warning to future generations

Some warnings from President George Washington's "Farewell Address," about the forces that could destroy our democracy. In September 1796, as he became a private citizen, he worried about hyper-partisanship, excessive debt and entanglements in foreign wars.
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Aspen Ideas Festival: Jon Meacham on presidential character and temperament

Aspen Ideas Festival: Jon Meacham on presidential character and temperament

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says a knowledge of history "tames" presidents, and is essential for successful leadership.

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