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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Artist Titus Kaphar uses gold and tar to tell the story of mass incarceration
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New year, new reads: Your book recommendations for 2023
We asked Morning Edition listeners for their recommended reads. -
Annual 'Moby-Dick' Marathon returns to New Bedford this weekend
"It is truly like a 48 hour party," says Amanda McMullen of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
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The First Rehearsals of "Girls of the Golden West"
John Adams describes the story behind San Francisco Opera’s “Girls of the Golden West,”| 3:29 -
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John Adams and Peter Sellars describes how they found the character of Joe Cannon.| 2:25 -
Episode 2, Season 52<br> Land of Gold
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Extended Readers Club | Robert Thorogood
Robert Thorogood discusses The Marlow Murder Club on PBS Books.| 1:22:30
