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Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced that he is stepping down as the institution he leads faces an escalating battle with the Trump administration over how it tells the American story. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bunch about the political pressure, what’s…
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Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'

For decades, Roy Cohn operated at the center of American power, from his work with Sen. Joseph McCarthy to his role as a lawyer, political fixer and mentor to a young Donald Trump. Biographer Kai Bird traces Cohn’s life and…
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Olivia Rodrigo's festival unites women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being

All-star benefit concerts have proven popular for driving millions of dollars toward everything from refugee relief to pandemic response. But it's been decades since a young artist with Rodrigo's following brought her peers together for gender justice.
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'Widow's Bay' dominates with 8 Emmys at early ceremony, while 'The Pitt' takes 4

“Widow’s Bay” ran away with eight early Emmys for its debut season Sunday at a ceremony eight days before the main awards show and telecast, while “The Pitt” had a strong second-year showing with four of its own.
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Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure
Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'
Olivia Rodrigo's festival unites women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
'Widow's Bay' dominates with 8 Emmys at early ceremony, while 'The Pitt' takes 4

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Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'

For decades, Roy Cohn operated at the center of American power, from his work with Sen. Joseph McCarthy to his role as a lawyer, political fixer and mentor to a young Donald Trump. Biographer Kai Bird traces Cohn’s life and…

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