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Source: NPR "Talk of the Nation"

Roundup

What King Really Dreamed [17min]

In this week's opinion page, writer Rich Benjamin explains why he believes the Martin Luther King, Jr. we celebrate today is a diluted version of the man and his words. Guest: Rich Benjamin, Senior Fellow at Demos, a think tank based in New York City focusing on democratic and economic issues in America.

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