Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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New documentary features African students at MIT and their journey far from home
Under the Radar sits down with the director and a student featured in "Brief Tender Light," a new film about four African students navigating their studies at the world's premier engineering school. -
A surprising story of scams and salvation in 'The Book of Clarence'
The new film "The Book of Clarence" tells a familiar story: A man is down on his luck and gets an idea for how to turn things around. What's different about this one is it takes place in Jerusalem during the biblical rise of Jesus Christ. -
A look ahead to Martin Luther King Jr. Day across Boston
As the anniversary of the monument nears, Embrace Boston President and CEO Imari Paris Jeffries joins The Culture Show. Then, Jane Eaglen talks opera.
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Episode 17, Season 11<br> Titus Kaphar, Rose B. Simpson and more
This week we hit local museums for the artists' view on incarceration and racism| 26:46 -
Episode 16, Season 11<br> Life of Pi, A Beautiful Noise and more
This week we go to the theater to learn more about Life of Pi and A Beautiful Noise| 26:46 -
Franz von Suppè's "Isabella Overture"
The Vienna Philharmonic performs Franz von Suppè's "Isabella Overture."| 1:42 -
Josef Strauss' "Pearls of Love" Waltz
Performers from the Vienna State Ballet dance to Josef Strauss' "Pearls of Love" waltz.| 1:27
