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Founding Father Robert Morris was a laissez-faire capitalist and subject of perhaps the first American congressional inquiry. In Robert Morris: Financier of the American Revolution, author Charles Rappleye argues that the war couldn't have been won without him.

Parents nowadays are trying to be closer to their kids than ever before, which can make it harder to set limits. A Harvard psychologist advises parents to encourage teens' independence, but also be clear about when they cross the line and what is expected of them.

Betto Arcos joins Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz to share some of his favorite new albums from Latin America. Included are albums from AfroCubism, Xiomara Laugart, Mexican Institute of Sound and Tom Ze.

Gordon Murray spent a life on Wall Street. Now, he's facing death from brain cancer. In his final days, he's made peace with his fate and found meaning in helping others — particularly through a slim, smart volume of investment advice for people on Main Street.

Robin D.G. Kelley's new book, Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, focuses on the career of the eccentric jazz pianist and composer. It reveals new details about Monk's life, music and mental health problems, and provides a glimpse into the New York jazz scene of the mid-twentieth century.

The latest issue of the prestigious literary journal Granta focuses on the best young writers emerging from the Spanish-speaking world. Editors John Freeman and Valerie Miles discuss their favorite new talents.

A new book tells the story of hip-hop's humble beginnings, and how it morphed into the multifaceted, multibillion-dollar business it is today.

Why not listen to some holiday music few have heard in a while? Try an offering from the father of American choral music, or even folk music dating to the Middle Ages.

In her new cookbook, the poet says too much rushing around and too many rules are crushing the practice of good cooking. Eating good food, she says, should be a time to enlighten the spirit.

WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange was granted bail by a court in London on Tuesday but remains in jail, subject to an appeal by Swedish authorities. Assange has been held in prison pending extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning about alleged sex crimes.