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How the results from California will shape the general campaign

Two political analysts spoke about the results from California and how the presumptive nominees are shifting toward the general election.
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The advantages of taking a gap year

President Obama's daughter Malia is taking a so-called "gap-year" before heading off to Harvard. It's a trend that's growing, and most experts agree it has many advantages for kids. Two experts talk about the social and academic advantages of taking a gap year.
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Preview of the California primary election

Capital Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief, Ben Adler, talks about the lead-in to the California primary, including possible record turn-out and a tight race on the Democratic side.
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Zika Virus: What we know

Very little was known about the Zika virus before May 2015. Euan Kerr speaks with two researchers about what we've learned in the fight against Zika.
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Scott Frank on relearning to write

Scott Frank on relearning to write

Scott Frank has written screenplays for years, including for blockbusters like "Minority Report." But when it came to writing his first novel, he felt like a beginner.
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Friday Roundtable: Books we lie about reading

We're kicking off our "Take it to the Lake" summer reading series with a discussion on the books we pretend to read.
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Future of the vice presidency

Future of the vice presidency

During the past six presidential terms the office of vice president has taken on more responsibility and sway in the sphere of public opinion. Two experts weigh in on what the future holds for the office and its occupants.
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The man behind the spy: Benedict Arnold

The man behind the spy: Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold is famous for betraying the American army during the Revolutionary War and defecting to the British. But the story is more complicated than what is in the textbooks, according to Nathaniel Philbrick's new book.
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Trump and Evangelicals

The Republican Party has long been a stronghold of religious voters, but how are those same voters responding to Donald Trump as their party's nominee?

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