Monday, November 3, 2008

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Myths about Voting

Monday, Nov 3, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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Think being persuasive is the key to winning an election? Think again. Research by political scientists over the past half century show the most persuasive candidate often loses. The key it turns out, is activating voters -- and this...

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Remembering Studs Terkel

Monday, Nov 3, 2008 at 12:37 p.m.
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He was an actor, a writer, and a broadcaster. But above all else, Studs Terkel was a listener -- a man who could draw out even the most shy or reluctant interviewee. Join Kojo as we revisit a conversation with Studs Terkel, who died...

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Resentment in the Workplace with Howard Ross

Monday, Nov 3, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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Employers often look to young ambitious newcomers for energy and fresh ideas. But hiring managers and higher-ups risk sparking generational warfare when they reward young employees before they've "paid their dues." Business coach and...

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Remembering Yma Sumac

Monday, Nov 3, 2008 at 1:56 p.m.
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She was a performer with an exotic voice, and an equally exotic story. In the 1950s, Peruvian singer Yma Sumac captivated audiences with her impressive vocal range and her folk-influenced music. She died this weekend at age 86. Kojo...

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