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Outgoing HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell talks future of Obamacare
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell spoke at the National Press Club in Washington about the likely repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and what it means for health care in America.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the meaning of freedom
The State of the Union address given 75 years ago today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt became known as the "Four Freedoms" speech. In it FDR said people everywhere in the world deserve freedom of speech and worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear.
5 steps to growing 'originals' in an organization
People who stand out and speak up for their ideas and principles are the ones that move the world forward. Hear a key researcher's thoughts from the Aspen Ideas Festival on encouraging innovation.
The tide may be turning against ISIS
Harnessing the power of social media, ISIS cells are spreading around the world. But journalist Joby Warrick says as more Islamic leaders call for tolerance, the battle for public opinion is beginning to turn.
How humans can get to Mars, and why we'd want to go
Pascal Lee and Andy Weir talk about the promise and peril of humanity's first in-person exploration of an alien planet: Mars.
Tips to help you become a wiser, better you in 2017
The beginning of the year is a great time to focus on becoming a wiser, better you. Experts share some tips on how to do it.
Chef Jeremiah Towers explains why manners matter in the modern world
Award-winning chef Jeremiah Tower thinks it's important on all occasions not to lose "the essence of good manners." He says says it's all about respect for other people.
The Jackie Tapes: 1964 interviews, daughter provide intimate look at Kennedy years
In March 1964, a few months after President Kennedy's assassination, Arthur Schlesinger recorded many hours of interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy. On the 50th anniversary of JFK's presidency, the tapes were released in a book and CD collection, with daughter Caroline Kennedy writing the forward, sharing her favorite moments in a 2011 speech.
President Obama talks future of the Democratic party, his role in it
In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Steve Inskeep asks President Obama about Russian interference in the U.S. election, executive power, the future of the Democratic party and his future role.
Francis Ford Coppola talk is "an offer the audience can't refuse"
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola speaks about his life and career in moviemaking, on the occasion of the release of his new book, "The Godfather Notebook."