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Charlie Hebdo is an equal opportunity offender — endearing it to all and none

Culture

The attack on Charlie Hebdo shined a light on a decades-old satirical magazine that really seems like a throwback to another era. Charlie Hebdo has almost no analog, but it has an important spot in the hearts of many.

Julie Gayet at Deauville

What the French president’s affair and separation say about love, politics and French culture

Arts, Culture & Media

New Yorker contributor Adam Gopnik reflects on Colorado shooting

Global Politics

Adam Gopnik on the Meaning of Food

Adam Gopnik on the Meaning of Food

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Cooking by the book: recipes and cookbooks

Arts, Culture & Media

With holiday cooking ahead of us, it’s the time of year when you’re most likely to consult a cookbook … or give one to your mom. Julia Moskin, New York Times food writer, and Adam Gopnik, staff writer for The New Yorker, join us for a discussion.

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Happy 200th Birthday, Darwin and Lincoln

Arts, Culture & Media

Writer Adam Gopnik gives meaning and significance to an enduring convergence in his new book Angels and Ages: A Short Book About Darwin, Lincoln, and Modern Life. He joins us now for a celebration of the 200th birthday of two amazing men.

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