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• The Declaration of Independence's surprising history
  It's hard to imagine now, but at one time the Declaration of Independence was considered obsolete. Two scholars of the Declaration of Independence throughout history talk about how understanding of the document has evolved over time.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Douglas Wilson: Co-director of Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College.
  Joseph Ellis: Professor of history at Mount Holyoke College. His most recent book is "American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic."
  More from MPR
  Declaration of Independence coming to Minnesota (03/26/2008)
  Resources
  MPR News: Declaration of Independence coming to Minnesota
  The Declaration of Independence at the Minnesota History Center
  About Douglas Wilson
  About Joseph Ellis
• Talking Volumes broadcast with Judy Blume
  Judy Blume won fans and attracted controversy years ago with books on teen sexuality and racism. Perhaps her best known book is "Are You There God? It's me, Margaret," published in 1970. Now she's writing about sibling rivalry for a younger audience. Blume was the final author of the season in the Talking Volumes series. Her conversation with Kerri Miller was recorded before an audience at the Fitzgerald Theater on June 12.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Judy Blume: is the author of "Cool Zone with Pain and the Great One."
  Resources
  Talking Volumes
  About Judy Blume

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