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Friday, October 7 2016

• The Nobel Peace Prize, Cosplay and Identity, Escaping Syria October 7, 2016

  On today's show:&nbsp;Why the Nobel Committee selected Colombia's&nbsp;Juan Manuel Santos for the 2016 award; how cosplayers of color navigate Comic Con;&nbsp;the abduction of journalist Theo Padnos. (episode)

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  • Hurricane Matthew: A Tricky Balancing Act for 2016 Candidates October 7, 2016

    Hurricane Matthew poses an interesting problem for the candidates: How do you strike a balance between politics and respect in a swing state like Florida?&nbsp;

  • Haitian Election Postponed as Death Toll Rises After Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

    The death toll from Hurricane Matthew has surpassed 300 in Haiti,&nbsp;with reports that the entire southern coast of the country has been completely devastated by the storm. &nbsp;

  • Colombian President Wins Nobel Prize as FARC Peace Deal Hangs in Limbo October 7, 2016

    Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has been selected for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize "for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end."

  • Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend October 7, 2016

    Reviews of this week&rsquo;s big new releases, including "Birth of a Nation" and "The Girl on the Train."

  • Characters of all Shapes, Sizes, and Colors Flock to New York Comic Con October 7, 2016

    Pop culture geeks from near and far&nbsp;are gathering at New York Comic Con this weekend.&nbsp;

  • New Doc Chronicles Kidnapped Journalist's Escape from Syria October 7, 2016

    Kidnapped, tortured, and held for 22 months in Syria, American journalist Theo Padnos retraces his harrowing journey in the documentary "Theo Who Lived." He shares his story here.