2018 ‘Ghost List’ Revisits The TV, Books And Movies A Critic Wishes He Covered

Each year, Fresh Air critic-at-large John Powers finds himself haunted by the books, movies and shows that he loved but wasn’t able to review on the air.
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From Slavery To ‘American Wonder’: Revisiting Frederick Douglass’ Remarkable Life
Historian David Blight’s new biography describes Douglass’ escape from slavery, his passionate leadership in the abolitionist movement and his gift as a writer and orator.
Russia’s “Propaganda War” On US Social Media Is Ongoing, New Reports Say
Outside researchers provide the deepest look yet at Russian efforts to influence American politics in reports released by the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday.
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‘Sesame Street’ Includes First Muppet To Experience Homelessness

Sesame Street street puppet Lily, a 7-year-old bright pink Muppet, will become the show’s first character to experience homelessness, with the show’s producers hoping this addition will create empathy and a sense of understanding on the issue among children. What do you think?
Woman Who Hasn’t Bought Anything Recently Wondering Why She Suddenly Happy

MADISON, WI—Struggling to explain her positive emotional state, area woman Erin Kinney reportedly spent Monday wondering why she was suddenly happy despite not having purchased anything recently. “Huh, that’s weird. Why do I feel so content right now? I don’t think I splurged on anything today, but maybe I just…
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Magical Photos Bring Fables From Mbomo To Life

The fables were gathered from people in the Congo Basin and illustrated with a touch of magical realism in the new book Congo Tales: Told By The People Of Mbomo.
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