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'On the Road' to a food truck

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Roy Choi
Nov 22, 2011
The Kogi Barbecue truck is often credited with kicking off the gourmet food truck craze in Los Angeles. Chef Roy Choi shares how Jack Kerouac's seminal work pushed him to start the truck.
Posted In: Food trucks, Books, Jack Kerouac, Roy Choi
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The next global crisis: Currency wars

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 18, 2011
Author Jim Rickards discusses how currency wars affect everyday Americans and why intentionally lowering the value of currencies doesn't work.
Posted In: currency, Global Currency War
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The future in digital warfare

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 4, 2011
Author Mark Bowden discusses the botnets that are controlling millions of computers around the world, and how cyber warfare is now a part of the modern world.
Posted In: Books
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EXCERPT: Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero

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Chau Tu
Nov 1, 2011
The following is an excerpt from "Jack Kennedy" by Chris Matthews. Copyright © 2011 by Chris Matthews. Reprinted by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc, NY.
Posted In: Chris Matthews, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, The Big Excerpt
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Chris Matthews on John F. Kennedy

Interviewed By
Jeremy Hobson
Nov 1, 2011
MSNBC host Chris Matthews speaks about his new book about former President John F. Kennedy, and about what today's politicians can learn from Kennedy.
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EXCERPT: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter

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Christina Huh
Oct 14, 2011
The following is an excerpt from "Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch" by Jennifer Reese. Learn more...
Posted In: Jennifer Reese, The Big Excerpt
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'Make the Bread, Buy the Butter'

Interview by
Tess Vigeland
Oct 13, 2011
We learn what's cheaper -- and tastier -- to make at home and what you should just buy from the grocery store.
Posted In: Food
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Fighting malaria through business ideals

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 12, 2011
Armed with business savvy and some insecticide-treated bed nets, philanthropist Ray Chambers is helping bring the death rate from malaria down to zero. Time Magazine's Africa correspondent Alex Perry wrote about his mission in a new book.
Posted In: Books, Charity
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EXCERPT: Lifeblood

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Chau Tu
Oct 12, 2011
The following is an excerpt from "Lifeblood: How to Change the World One Dead Mosquito at a Time" by Alex Perry. Learn more about the book and...
Posted In: Alex Perry, Lifeblood: How to Change the World One Dead Mosquito at a Time, Ray Chambers, The Big Excerpt
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EXCERPT -- Mule: A Novel of Moving Weight

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Chau Tu
Oct 3, 2011
The following is an excerpt from "Mule : A Novel of Moving Weight" ...
Posted In: Mule: A Novel of Moving Weight, The Big Excerpt, Tony D'Souza

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Journalism: Practiced. Excellent interview. Thank you.

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

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