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2.02.2020

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Bernie Sanders, and How Indian Food Can Predict Vote Choice
Seemingly nonpolitical topics can shed light on political preferences.

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I'm In China. Here's What's Really Happening As The Country Faces The Coronavirus.
Peter Xu and his brother, Harry, were planning a trip to China when news of the coronavirus broke. They decided to go anyway, and report on what they observed.

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What reparations mean to one American family
Mits and Jayne Yamamoto met after being imprisoned in internment camps during World War II. Their daughter Ginny married Robert Syphax, whose ancestors were enslaved at Mount Vernon. Now, as momentum builds for reparations, this family grapples with how America should atone for the wrongs of the past.

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Parasite Power: Director Bong Joon Ho on His Edgy Oscar Contender
The filmmaker says movies saved his life. To return the favor, he's changing how Hollywood thinks.

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Fast & Furious 9 director Justin Lin breaks down Han's return, John Cena twist
John Cena is Dom's brother! Han is alive! Cars are jumping from one island to another! Charlize Theron has a new haircut! EW talk to returning director Justin Lin about the crazy new trailer for Fast & Furious 9.

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For 'Jagged Little Pill' Producer Vivek Tiwary, Professional Is Personal
"Why couldn't the weirdo Indian kid from the Lower East Side write comic books and produce Broadway musicals?"

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Lynn Chen Talks About Her Directorial Debut I Will Make You Mine
Lynn Chen's directorial debut film I Will Make You Mine will premiere at SXSW this year.

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'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan Reveals the Crucial Advice Patty Jenkins Gave Her
Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan was a journalist interviewing up-and-coming filmmakers -- and finally understood that she herself could be one, too.

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Director Lulu Wang Orders Dumplings at the Spa
Grub Street Diet runs down the week in food from Lulu Wang, writer/director of The Farewell.

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Easy Korean dishes from the stars of Kim’s Convenience
The stars of Kim's Convenience, Paul Sun-Yung Lee and Jean Yoon, stop by the Toronto Star test kitchen to make their favorite easy Korean dishes and answer some questions.