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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's new book, Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics, details his history with New Jersey politics and thoughts on the Trump administration. (Elias Williams for NPR)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Chris Christie: There is no one with more influence over Trump than Jared Kushner

Chris Christie made headlines in early 2016 when he dropped out of the presidential race and subsequently became the first major Republican to endorse Donald Trump.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Lifestyle

The strange history of the Myers-Briggs personality test

Author Merve Emre discusses her new book "The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing."

Air Date: January 29, 2019 10:00 am

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Arts & Entertainment

Feminista Jones’ new book ‘Reclaiming Our Space’ examines how hashtags build community for black women

WHYY reporter Trenae Nuri talked with Feminista Jones about her new book, "Reclaiming Our Space."

7 years ago

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Even the Federal Reserve has noticed ghosting, which it defines as
NPR
Money

In a hot labor market, some employees are ‘ghosting’ bad bosses

The Fed defined ghosting on the job as "a situation where a worker stops coming to work without notice and then is impossible to contact."

7 years ago

A customer browses the shelves at Shakespeare & Co. in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Independent bookstores are coming back in Philly, across the U.S.

Chain retailers are struggling, but there are many reasons why independent bookstores are thriving in Philly and other places across the U.S.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Benjamin Rush: doctor, writer, revolutionary

Guest: Stephen Fried Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019 10:00 am

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J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series story books sit in a bookstore July 6, 2000 in Arlington, Va.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

How Harry Potter has brought magic to classrooms for more than 20 years

September marked the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone's U.S. release. NPR asked teachers then to tell us how the book has changed the way they teach.

7 years ago

In this Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, Brian Wansink speaks during an interview in the produce section of a supermarket in Ithaca, N.Y. On Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, the prominent food researcher is defending his work a day after Cornell University said he engaged in academic misconduct and was removed from all teaching and research positions. (Mike Groll/AP Photo)
Science

Study that took aim at ‘Joy of Cooking’ is retracted

More work by a prominent food researcher has been retracted because of problems with the data.

7 years ago

A composite of book covers from the 2018 Book Concierge.
NPR
Lifestyle

NPR’s Book Concierge: Our guide to 2018’s great reads

Explore more than 300 standout titles picked by NPR staff and critics.

7 years ago

LeVar Burton is taking his story-reading podcast on the road with an appearance Tuesday evening at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey. (Stitcher)
Arts & Entertainment

On his new podcast, LeVar Burton has it all: ‘A microphone, a good story, and my voice’

WHYY Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn spoke with actor LeVar Burton ahead of his appearance at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey Tuesday evening.

7 years ago

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Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Writer Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Guest: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Today, we meet writer N ...

7 years ago

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Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Writer Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Guests: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Judy Melinek Today, we meet writer ...

Air Date: November 14, 2018 10:00 am

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Humans would do better to accept many of the life forms that share our space, than to scrub them all away, says ecologist Rob Dunn. (Basic Books)
NPR
Health
Fresh Air

Counting the bugs and bacteria, you’re ‘never home alone’ — and that’s OK

7 years ago

Comic book legend Stan Lee poses at the opening reception for
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Marvel of a man: Stan Lee dead at 95

7 years ago

Collectible trade cards were part of the advertising that catapulted Hires root beer to national prominence. (Boston Public Library)
Health

Root beer’s Philadelphia roots

The concoction of sarsaparilla, sassafras, wild cherry, wintergreen, and ginger has been saluted as one of the country's first convenience foods.

7 years ago

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