Division of church and state California Congressman Pete Stark recently made news by acknowledging he doesn't believe in God, making him the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to do so. Midmorning looks at religion in public life, and whether Americans feel belief in a higher power is a necessity for public office.9:00 a.m.
Guests
Lori Lipman Brown: Director of the Secular Coalition for America and a former Nevada state senator.
Myth of a superhero A broadcast of a Talking Volumes event featuring Kerri Miller's conversation with author Alison McGhee about her latest novel, "Falling Boy." Recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater on March 15, 2007.10:00 a.m.
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reporter forum Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
What Kerri's Reading Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
Recommended Reading Looking for a good book? See the books in Midmorning's Recommended Reading list.
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Midmorning's Leadership Series Conversations with leaders of organizations, nonprofit and for-profit companies, who reflect on how they work and what they've learned.
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