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APM documentary about Perry Preschool: 'Early Lessons'
An American Public Media documentary, "Early Lessons," about the lessons from the Perry Preschool Project 60 years ago.
Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday
"Politics with Amy Walter" on the Friday Takeaway.
'Lest We Forget' documentary on 75th anniversary of D-Day
From the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress, "Lest We Forget" is a documentary that features the voices of World War II veterans talking about their efforts to protect the world from tyranny.
Ray Suarez on the future of religion in America
A keynote address given in St. Paul by award-winning journalist Ray Suarez about the future of religion in America.
APM Reports documentary: When Tasers Fail
Tasers are less reliable than their maker has claimed. The results can be deadly.
Politics with Amy Walter: pros and cons of the electoral college
As the movement to ditch the electoral college in favor of a national popular vote is gaining steam, Amy Walter looks at the pros, the cons, and the consequences of such a move.
National Press Club: Scott Pelley of CBS News
"Journalism has never been more important in human history." said CBS News' Scott Pelley at the National Press Club.
Chris Farrell's Conversation on the Creative Economy: medical entrepreneurs
In the late 19th century, William and Charles Mayo built a medical clinic in the Minnesota frontier town of Rochester. More than a century later, Mayo has one of the world's most identifiable brand names. And it is the anchor for Rochester's plan to become an innovation hub for entrepreneurs with ties to medicine.
President Bill Clinton's keynote at Presidential Ideas Festival
Former President Bill Clinton gives the closing keynote address given at the Presidential Ideas Festival held last week at the University of Virginia.