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Author Dani Shapiro with her mother and father in Hawaii in 1966.

Author Dani Shapiro with her mother and father in Hawaii in 1966. courtesy of Dani Shapiro

Tuesday, Jan 22 • 12 p.m. (ET)

How A DNA Test Uncovered A Life-Altering Family Secret

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A new memoir about what happens when a simple DNA test reveals shocking information about the true identity of the author’s biological father.

A satirical government shutdown ransom note spotted in Washington DC.

A satirical government shutdown ransom note spotted in Washington DC. Joe Flood

Friday, Jan 18 • 12 p.m. (ET)

Government Shutdown Week Four: Things Get Uglier

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Government shutdown, week four. Diane talks to longtime political analyst Norm Ornstein, one of the most prolific chroniclers of Washington's descent into partisan dysfunction.

Items in a Texas prison museum in Huntsville, Texas. In 1986 Diane interviewed Albert "Racehoss" Sample about his memoir, "Racehoss: Big Emma's Boy." It tells the story of his life, including 17 years spent in a Texas prison.

Items in a Texas prison museum in Huntsville, Texas. In 1986 Diane interviewed Albert "Racehoss" Sample about his memoir, "Racehoss: Big Emma's Boy." It tells the story of his life, including 17 years spent in a Texas prison. Jerry and Pat Donaho

Tuesday, Jan 01 • 10 a.m. (ET)

From The Archives: The Story Of Albert “Racehoss” Sample

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A rebroadcast of one of Diane’s all-time favorite interviews with Albert “Racehoss” Sample who was abused and abandoned by his mother. He spent 17 years in a brutal Texas prison. His story of survival, redemption and reclaiming his humanity.

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