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How to break up the technology 'boys' club
A searing look at what's happening to women in the technology world. Journalist Emily Chang is the author of "Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley."
50 years ago: McCarthy stuns political world in NH presidential primary
A 2006 Minnesota Public Radio News documentary offers insight into the Minnesota senator's personality as well as the disconnect between the 1968 presidential candidate and his supporters.
The history of family ties at the White House
Former NPR host Neal Conan explores the history of family ties, personal relationships, nepotism and the concept of "meritocracy" in a presidential administration.
NPR Embedded series special report: 'Obstruction'
NPR host Kelly McEvers reports on one of the key questions explored by special counsel Robert Mueller in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election: obstruction of justice.
NPR Embedded series special report: 'Collusion'
NPR host Kelly McEvers reports on two key questions explored by special counsel Robert Mueller in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Documentary: 'Japan: New Ways to Grow Old'
A new BBC World Service documentary about Japan, the world's most rapidly-aging society.
Will we soon be seeing the end of gasoline cars?
Experts from the oil, electric and auto industries explore the future of the internal combustion engine, and the prospects for renewable fuels, new technologies, and robotic and electric cars.
Truth, Politics and Power: Gun rights and gun control
In this episode of "Truth, Politics and Power," how a duty for community self defense evolved into an individual right to bear arms.
A Beautiful World: Rebels, Renegades and Wild Women
Women throughout history have broken the rules and stepped outside conventional social norms to make history happen. We investigate several women who stand out as the rebels of their time.
A historical documentary: 'The Freed People'
The latest documentary from the Humankind series features interviews with former slaves and leading historians.