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July 21, 2015 4:14 PM

Literary mysteries: The best-selling books of all time

Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman" sold more than a million copies in its first week, but it's got a long way to go to crack the all-time bestsellers list.

by Tracy Mumford

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July 21, 2015 12:00 PM

The deep community roots of the Black church

Listen to two experts talk about the origin of the Black church and what role it serves today.

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July 21, 2015 11:29 AM

Scientist on the realities of the workplace for women

Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt declared several months ago that the trouble with girls in laboratories is that "you fall in love with them, they fall in love with you and when you criticize them, they cry

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July 20, 2015 12:22 PM

Curating the perfect road trip playlist

Sonny Knight and The 4onthefloor's Gabriel Douglas help us round up the best road trip tunes.

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July 20, 2015 10:00 AM

Political Junkie: Trump says McCain is no war hero

Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins MPR News to give his perspective on the national political scene.

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July 17, 2015 9:00 AM

Debating the legacy of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

A writer, a playwright and a high school English teacher discuss the continued resonance of "To Kill a Mockingbird," and how Harper Lee's new book could affect the classic's legacy.

by Syl Jones

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July 16, 2015 12:57 PM

Climate change and the warming oceans

This month's hourlong Climate Cast features three climate experts studying fish, Antarctica and sea levels.

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July 15, 2015 1:56 PM

Three views on Iran nuclear deal

After months of negotiations and multiple missed deadlines, Iran and six of the world's powers reached a deal on scaling Iran's nuclear program back.

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July 15, 2015 1:00 PM

'Rad American Women' puts new role models in the spotlight

Kate Schatz's new children's book runs from Alice Baker to Zora Neale Hurston.

by Tracy Mumford

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July 14, 2015 11:44 AM

Mixed reviews and new controversies surround Harper Lee's second novel

The reviews of "Go Set a Watchman" are in, and they're not kind. That hasn't kept books from flying off the shelves, amid rumors that there might even be a third book coming.

by Tracy Mumford

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