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Nolan's 'The Odyssey': a tale of a hero and trickster retold for modern times

The Odyssey is a story that’s almost three thousand years old. With each iteration, a new generation of storytellers gets a chance to portray a complicated man trying to make his way to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. Director Christopher Nolan talks with NPR's Scott Detr ...  Show more

The reality of voting security in America

On Thursday, President Trump gave a primetime address in which he sowed doubts about the integrity of U.S. election.He tried to convince Americans that the election system was vulnerable to fraud, but offered no new evidence that details any fraudulent votes.Instead, he declassif ...  Show more

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