Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Audra McDonald gears up for her return to Boston
The actor and performer joins The Culture Show to talk with host Jared Bowen about her career. Then, Igor Golyak discusses the latest play he's staging with the Arlekin Players, and the Grand Kyiv Ballet stops by.
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