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September 2, 2015 11:31 AM

The Thread Book Club: 'Black Man in a White Coat'

Damon Tweedy attended Duke University's medical school in the mid-1990s, when African-Americans accounted for only seven percent of medical students nationwide.

by Tracy Mumford

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September 2, 2015 10:10 AM

What Donald Trump can teach us about campaign finance

What do donors get for their money?

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September 1, 2015 3:23 PM

Are 'trigger warnings' dumbing down college?

In colleges across the country, 'trigger warnings' are being implemented in classrooms to warn students of potentially offensive material — but some people say that the warnings are keeping students from having to think critically.

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September 1, 2015 1:41 PM

College students object to reading bestselling, 'pornographic' memoir

Duke University selected Alison Bechdel's graphic novel memoir, "Fun Home," for all incoming freshman to read. But that sparked a conversation among students, some of whom said reading the book would be immoral.

by Tracy Mumford

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September 1, 2015 12:49 PM

'Why We Work': It's more than money

A recent Gallup poll found that only 13 percent of workers feel engaged by their jobs. So why is everyone doing something they don't enjoy? Barry Schwartz tries to find an answer.

by Tracy Mumford

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August 31, 2015 11:14 AM

Political Junkie: Clinton's campaign woes continue amid strong fundraising

We check in with political junkie Ken Rudin on the latest national news from Washington.

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August 31, 2015 10:30 AM

Hillary Clinton email investigation explained

A conversation about what exactly you need to know about the ongoing investigation, current legal questions and their possible political implications.