On Culture Friday, free speech wins in Finland while life loses in the UK; new installments in the Hunger Games and Trolls movie franchises fail to inspire; and a classic Advent resource for families who enjoy reading stories aloud together. Plus, Word Play with George Grant and the Friday morning news

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