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From the upsets to the sure bets, we dig into the 2018 midterms with a panel of experts — including a former governor.

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The same weekend Bishop Michael Curry delivered his sermon at the Royal Wedding, a group of Christian leaders — Curry included — launched a creed called "Reclaiming Jesus." It warned of a crisis facing our highest moral and political leaders.

In today's political climate, how do religious leaders lead flocks that are more partisan and less inclined to love across the aisle? And when it comes to earthly matters, can faith and love bring us together?

We put those questions to Bishop Curry.

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Often when the country has been at odds with itself, a leader has come along to remind us of our common cause and our shared humanity.

But now, with the country feeling more deeply divided than ever, is that just something for the history books?

We talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about whether the leaders of the past have something to teach us about facing the challenges of today.

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The nation is reeling after Saturday's mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. President Trump says he'll use the executive order to end birthright citizenship. And top U.S. officials call for a ceasefire in Yemen in 30 days.

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It's been said many times: "If you don't vote, don't complain."

But a growing number of voters say they have plenty to complain about: namely, that they struggle to cast their ballots.

With less than a week before the midterm elections, what issues are people experiencing at the ballot box? And what can be done about it?

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"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." "Charmed." "Suspiria."

Halloween is a time for many of us to indulge in fantasy. But do these fictional witches point to the real ways our views of women are changing?

We put that question to our panel. Plus, hear from two guests about what it means to be a witch today.

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What role does faith play in bringing people together?

It's a worthwhile question, especially after last weekend's mass shooting in Pittsburgh.

We talk with the Reverend Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the nation's largest Methodist church, about the deep political divides within his congregation — and his plan to get people of faith thinking differently.

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It has been a violent week in America.

Eleven people killed in their synagogue. Two African Americans shot by a white man at the supermarket. And 14 prominent figures sent homemade pipe bombs.

Today, we take time to absorb what has happened, and consider what this says about us, our politics and our country.

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A Florida man has been arrested after roughly a dozen pipe bombs were mailed to top Democratic figures. The first woman on the Supreme Court is retiring from public life. And Saudi Arabia has changed its explanation for Jamal Khashoggi's death — again.

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Earlier this month, The New York Times published a blockbuster investigation that showed President Donald Trump received more than $400 million from his father, New York City builder Fred Trump. The investigation also uncovered "instances of outright fraud" and other "dubious" tax schemes.

We talk with Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner about how they got the scoop.

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