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• Richard Dawkins defends theory of evolution
  A vociferous defender of Darwin, Richard Dawkins has a new book that lists the evidence that the theory of evolution explains how life on Earth came to be.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Richard Dawkins: Acclaimed science writer and author of the new book, "The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution." His previous books include, "The God Delusion," and, "The Selfish Gene."
  Resources
  Richard Dawkins's official website
  Excerpt from Chapter 1 of "The Greatest Show on Earth"
• Author Sherman Alexie reflects on moving off reservation
  Novelist and poet Sherman Alexie has a new collection of short stories that look at the lives of men dealing with change off the Indian reservation.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Sherman Alexie: Author whose latest book is "War Dances." He also had a book of poetry published in March, called "Face." He won a National Book Award for his young adult novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." He grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Eastern Washington and now lives in Seattle.
  More from MPR
  Talking Volumes with Sherman Alexie (10/05/2007)
  Sherman Alexie takes a swipe at violence (05/08/2007)
  Resources
  Sherman Alexie's Web site
  Event information for Sherman Alexie in Minneapolis, 10/20/09
  Sherman Alexie short story, "War Dances"

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