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Richard Harris

Richard Harris is a freelance writer, consultant to the nonprofit iCivics, former producer of NPR's "All Things Considered" and former senior producer of "ABC News Nightline with Ted Koppel." Follow him on Twitter @redsox54.

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Sandra Day O'Connor: The Trailblazer

A new PBS documentary looks at Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor whose appointment was ‘about women everywhere’
September 8, 2021
Jack Thomas sitting at a desk typing on a type writer. Next Avenue, Jack Thomas, Tuesdays with Morrie Schwartz

A Journalist's Final Edit: Bringing Death Out of the Shadows

Before Ted Koppel and Mitch Albom talked to Morrie Schwartz about his own impending death, it was Boston Globe journalist Jack Thomas who helped launch a conversation about what a life well-lived looks like.
August 23, 2021
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Questlove's Summer of Soul

The multi-talented performer talks about bringing the seminal Harlem Cultural Festival footage to light
July 12, 2021
Reporter Marshall Allen standing in the street. Next Avenue, medical bill, health care

Never Pay the First Medical Bill You Get

Essential advice for patients from a health care investigative reporter
July 5, 2021
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The 'Founding Mothers' of NPR

Remembering the radio network's early days featuring Susan Stamberg, Nina Totenberg, Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts
April 12, 2021
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Reflections on My Days Working With the 'Founding Mothers' of NPR

Looking back and catching up with three of them: Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer and Nina Totenberg
April 12, 2021
Author Diane Rehm

The State of the Medical Aid-in-Dying Debate

Diane Rehm on her book and documentary, 'When My Time Comes'
April 6, 2021
alzheimers, Delirium and Dementia

A Call for a Humanitarian Response to Alzheimer's

'The Problem of Alzheimer's' author Dr. Jason Karlawish says it’s time to help caregivers and patients reclaim their lives
March 18, 2021
Toy inventor holding chattering teeth toy, documentary, Next Avenue

Playing With Toys Keeps This 99-Year-Old Inventor Young

Featured in a new documentary, Eddy Goldfarb says the key to longevity is fresh ideas
February 10, 2021
Sanjay Gupta, keep your brain sharp, Next Avenue

Sanjay Gupta on How to Keep Your Brain Sharp

CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, a brain surgeon, shares his advice
January 5, 2021
Alex Trebek backstage at "Jeopardy!" He has 100 suits in rotation.

Alex Trebek: In His Own Words

The late TV host's reflections on cancer, family, his role on 'Jeopardy!' and finding peace
November 8, 2020
Winnona Merritt who has one of these advance directives

Directing Doctors to Treat Others With COVID-19 First

What to know about the new Save Other Souls advance directive
August 13, 2020
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