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Four prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have found a way to continue public service after leaving the Justice Department. They're all colleagues again.

Fugard, who died March 8, was a white South African whose plays explored the consequences of Apartheid. He was later awarded a Tony Award for lifetime achievement. Originally broadcast in 1986.

On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington cast their ballots in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. In his recent cover story for Newsweek, journalist Tony Dokoupil reported on the booming cannabis business in Colorado and its prospects for regulated expansion.

What do politician Cory Booker, tennis star Serena Williams and rapper Jay Z have in common? They all top this year's "Root 100," an annual list of black "influencers." The Root publisher Donna Byrd talks to host Michel Martin about who else made the list, and why.

When NPR host Scott Simon was in his teens, he took a job in an assisted living facility in Chicago. "It really opened my eyes into seeing the world differently," he says.

After a lifetime in politics, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is getting ready for his latest office.In today’s Congressional Corner, the Congressman-elect from New York’s new 19th district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

Down-ballot races in the September 6th Massachusetts primary could be critical to the next four years.In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti of the Western New England University poll and professor of political science wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

For Congressional candidates this election cycle, foreign policy looms large.In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, who is running in the primary for New York’s 17th House district, wraps up her conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

By Carrie Saldohttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-531014.mp3Pittsfield, MA – Two Boston-based business men have plans to…

By Brian ShieldsAlbany, NY – A former member of New York's hightest court is directing an effort to heal the wounds left by clergy sexual abuse in the…