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Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan
Making it in America
Season 6
Episode 1
Kelly introduces the season with an overview of the findings from her last 43 episodes and an explanation of this season’s theme: making it in America. Speaking with people like sociologist Matthew Desmond and journalist Linda Villarosa, the forthcoming conversations focus on the steps necessary to create a country where people not only belong but feel they can claim the U.S. as their home.
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Best-selling author Michael Lewis reflects on expertise, character writing and grief.

26:09
Former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards talks about intrinsic activism.

26:09
Actor and writer Selma Blair shares personal stories and talks about transcending labels.

26:09
Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett explains and breaks down myths about the human brain.

26:09
Academy award nominee and best-selling author Nick Hornby talks about writing.

26:09
Dave Eggers speaks to his non-profit work and his interest in remaining optimistic.

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Former Solicitor General of the United States Neal Katyal talks government and justice.

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Journalist Katie Couric speaks about the history of news media and her personal journey.

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Mahogany L. Browne speaks to the role that poetry plays in self and community empowerment.

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Angela Duckworth speaks to the fundamentals around grit, self-perception and optimism.

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Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit.