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Peace advocate Colman McCarthy

A former monk, Washington Post columnist and golfer, the teacher of peace studies has forged his own path spreading the philosophy of non-violence Source

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George Clooney: Down to Earth

Actor-director George Clooney returns to the world of sci-fi with his latest futuristic drama, the post-apocalyptic thriller “The Midnight Sky,” He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about shooting in Iceland; how marriage and fatherhood has changed his perspective; and does he really cut his own hair? Source

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Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest on “Let Them All Talk”

Three remarkable actress – Academy Award-winners Meryl Streep and Dianne Wiest, and Emmy Award-winner Candice Bergen – share the screen in a new film by director Steven Soderbergh, “Let Them All Talk,” an exercise in improvisation, in which its actors were required to create much of the dialogue themselves. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with the trio about the rarity of starring in a major Hollywood film about three women in their 70s. Source

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Portraits of the homeless

For five years 20-year-old Canadian photographer Leah Denbok has been taking photos of the homeless in Toronto, capturing their faces as well as their stories, to bring attention to their plight. Correspondent John Blackstone talks with Leah and her father, Tim, who have used her haunting photographs to raise funds for homeless charities. Source

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Charlie Mackesy’s lessons in kindness

Through his whimsical sketches and his characters’ simple, yet sage, advice, British artist Charlie Mackesy manages to distill what’s most important about life, including kindness, empathy, perseverance and love. He talks with correspondent Seth Doane about his surprise bestseller, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.” Source

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Are we making raccoons smarter?

The black-masked critters that teach themselves how to break into trash bins are the perfect urban survivalists, and we have ourselves to thank for that Source

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COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?

The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions. Correspondent David Pogue talks with public health and manufacturing experts, medical officials and pharmaceutical representatives, in search of answers about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine; who will get the first available doses; and combatting vaccine skepticism. Source

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