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January 2, 2018 12:00 AM

The origins, challenges of America's democratic system

Part two of the BBC documentary, "America: Laboratory of Democracy." This hour explores the history of uprisings and insurgencies in the United States.

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January 1, 2018 12:00 AM

History of the unending friction between federal and state government

Part one of a BBC documentary about the origins and challenges of America's democratic system.

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December 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: American values embodied in the Constitution

Norman Lear and Khizr Khan speak at the Aspen Ideas Festival about the American values embodied in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

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December 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Opportunity and social mobility in America

Former NPR host Michele Norris moderated a discussion about race, inequality and the future of democracy at this summer's Aspen Ideas Festival. Is opportunity and social mobility still possible in America?

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December 27, 2017 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Bill Bishop on political polarization

Bill Bishop says some of our political polarization comes from the fact that we're ideologically inbred -- we don't know, can't understand and can barely conceive of people who live just a few miles away.

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December 26, 2017 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Henry Louis Gates Jr. on race and class in America

Henry Louis Gates, Jr: What would we tell Martin Luther King Jr. if he came back and wanted to know what had happened?

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December 25, 2017 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks on life's joys and challenges

Highlights from the 2017 Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks on life's joy's and challenges.

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December 22, 2017 12:00 AM

APM Marketplace tax reform special: 'Now What?'

Special coverage from APM's Marketplace, with detailed analysis of the impact of the new tax law.

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December 21, 2017 12:00 AM

A winter solstice special: Tick, Tock, Circadian Clock

For the winter solstice, "Tick, Tock, Circadian Clock." Host Molly Bloom explores circadian rhythms, animal hibernation, the ticking clock inside us all and how light and dark affect all life on Earth.

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December 20, 2017 12:00 AM

How American presidents use the 'bully pulpit'

How American presidents use the "Bully Pulpit" to persuade, console, encourage and inspire.

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