Stories of people who believe there is always a way. And also those who don’t.
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When Cooperation Doesn’t Get You What You Want
As a teenager he saw himself as an historical figure, then that ended up becoming true. Producer Zoe Chace tells the story of the man who either reinvented politics or broke it. (34 minutes)
Life Is a Coin With One Side
Producer David Kestenbaum took issue with the entire premise of today’s show, and explains why. (14 minutes)
Song:
“I Will” by Art Garfunkel
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After this year’s election, Republicans in North Carolina went out looking for cases of voter fraud - all over the state.
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