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What's Private In The Modern Age

What's private in the modern age: government collection of personal data, cyber theft and the balance between privacy and security.

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The Washington Post Cookbook

The Washington Post Food section's 1956 debut was announced with a headline declaring “Mrs. Homemaker, This Is for You!” We talk with editor Bonnie Benwick about the stories behind the recipes in the newspaper's first cookbook.

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SCOTUS Upholds Maryland's DNA Collection Law

Kojo explores the significance of the Supreme Court upholding a Maryland law that allows police to collect DNA samples when booking people arrested, but not yet convicted, for serious crimes.

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Women As Breadwinners

A new study from the Pew Research Social and Demographic Trends Project finds women are the primary -- or sole -- earner in 40 percent of American households with children under 18. We talk about the implications of the study for families at home and work with study author Kim Parker and Howard Ross of Cook Ross.

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Sexism And Social Media

Facebook has pledged to review its content policies, after a social media campaign highlighted misogynistic content on the network.

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Democracy In Trouble (Rebroadcast)

A new study says democracy is in trouble on both sides of the Atlantic. Diane and her guests discuss why citizens in North America and Europe feel disconnected from their government as well as prospects for reviving the democratic spirit.

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Secretly Serving Trash To Strangers?

Sometimes the most delicious foods can come from the unlikeliest of places.

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PostSecret Participants Divulge Secrets Large And Small

We'll meet local secret-sharers who've participated in the community mail art project, PostSecret.

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Caregiver Shares Secret Strain Of Caring For Parents

A woman caring for her parents tells an often unspoken truth: sometimes the caregiver needs help, too.

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