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January 23, 2014 9:19 AM

Op-ed pick: How to help when someone is in crisis

"Some of the most meaningful things we received from others during our grieving included weekly meal deliveries for months after her death, text messages and phone calls to check in, and special notes and acknowledgements on hard days."

by Emily Kaiser

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January 20, 2014 4:26 AM

Op-ed pick: Revisiting the promises of Obama’s first inaugural speech

“For those who say there can be a separation between politics and policy, between aspiration and grubby reality, the results of the 2010 midterm election stand as a rebuke.”

by Stephanie Curtis

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January 17, 2014 6:02 AM

3 book picks from our Roundtable guests

Picks include a book by a writer that the New York Times says “is simply great on how we live now.”

by Stephanie Curtis

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January 16, 2014 5:16 AM

Op-ed pick: America’s energy portfolio is strong

“Since 2008, U.S. wind-power capacity has more than tripled, and it is now generating the equivalent of about 60 large nuclear reactors. “

by Stephanie Curtis

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January 13, 2014 9:26 AM

When at first you can’t finish a book …

In our show last week, Kerri talked with Kevin Smokler about going back to the books he was assigned in high school, and finding new appreciation for the stories when he wasn’t forced to read them. We asked you what book you love to re-read, but now we want to hear what books from your Read more →

by Maddy Mahon

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January 10, 2014 4:01 AM

4 book picks from our Roundtable guests

A mystery novel from J.J. Abrams and a new vegan cook book.

by Stephanie Curtis

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January 9, 2014 7:25 AM

Op-ed pick: Obama’s attention deficit disorder

“Leaders often think a decision means saying yes to something, but the core of the idea is what we’re willing to reject. “

by Stephanie Curtis

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January 7, 2014 7:59 AM

Op-ed pick: Thinking beyond the pill

In a recent Room for Debate, the New York Times asks whether new research exposing the dangers of some hormonal birth control will cause us to reconsider the options available for women. Why aren’t we seeing innovation in this area of the market, and what would it take to get more options on the table? Read more →

by Maddy Mahon

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January 7, 2014 6:17 AM

Titles worth a 2nd or 22nd read

Kevin Smokler, author of “Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven’t Touched Since High School,” joined The Daily Circuit to discuss his year spent rereading old classics. Here are the books mentioned during the show. “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller “Reservation Read more →

by Eric Ringham