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Todd Staples, the Agriculture Commissioner of Texas, talks about his plans to run for lieutenant governor in 2014 — and what he think of the other likely candidates.

Amanda Hesser, the New York Times food writer, on cooking for her kids.

Ed Rendell, the former governor of Pennsylania and the former general chairman of the Democratic National Committee, talks about the polarization of our politics.

Holland Taylor talks about how she researched her play about the late Texas governor Ann Richards.

Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach for America, talks about what’s wrong with public education and how to fix it.

Overheard taping with Julian Bond, 5/4/11

Overheard taping with Julian Bond, 5/4/11

Bill Powers and Bowen Loftin, the presidents of the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University, respectively, talk about proposed higher education reforms.

New York Times columnist Gail Collins on Barack Obama’s prospects for a second term.

Overheard taping with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 4/22/11

Overheard taping with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 4/22/11

Lance Armstrong talks about the ongoing investigation into allegations that he doped during his career as a professional cyclist.