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Scott Jennings and John Nichols on Kentucky's State Election

Scott Jennings and John Nichols on Kentucky's State Election

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Alabama Mayor-Elect Steven Reed on His Historic Election

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Karen Armstrong Discusses Violence and Religious Texts

Religion scholar Karen Armstrong is a former Catholic nun who rose to prominence after 9/11, when she was able to do what few others would, or could: explain Islam to an angry and terrified West. She joins the program to talk about her new book and her amazing life story, from religious nun to secular scripture expert.
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