Who Is This Man? A State Of The Re:Union Special

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech has become the shorthand of the Civil Rights movement. But we might never have heard it, if it were not for another man who's largely been forgotten by history: Bayard Rustin. In this program, we explore the life and legacy of Mr. Rustin, a black, gay, Quaker who brought Gandhian non-violent protest to the Civil Rights movement in America.

State of the Re: Union: Bayard Rustin

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James Gandolfini Dies At 51, According To Reports

Actor James Gandolfini, 51, has reportedly died. Variety magazine reports that he suffered a "sudden stroke." The star of the HBO series The Sopranos was reportedly in Italy.

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

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Microsoft Responds To Fan Outcry, Changes Xbox One Policies

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