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Walking in the woods in winter with naturalist Kathy Heidel

Walking in the woods in winter with naturalist Kathy Heidel

During a nature hike in 1983, naturalist Kathy Heidel uses animal tracks to show reporter Dan Olson how small mammals manage to get around in the deep snow, without snowshoes.
by MPR News Staff

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How American presidents use the 'bully pulpit'

How American presidents use the 'bully pulpit'

How American presidents use the "Bully Pulpit" to persuade, console, encourage and inspire.
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The fading hope of democracy in the Middle East

The fading hope of democracy in the Middle East

Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations says hopes for democracy in the Middle East have all but faded away.
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'The Invention of Race'

'The Invention of Race'

"The Invention of Race." How, why and when was the notion of "race" developed? This special explores the construction of race, and racism, from the ancient world to today.
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Dan Rather on 'What Unites Us'

Dan Rather on 'What Unites Us'

Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather speaks in Minnesota about the ideas in his new book, "What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism."
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The transformation of American politics since 1968

The transformation of American politics since 1968

A look back at the 1968 election and the ways it can illuminate presidential politics today. Lawrence O'Donnell is the author of "Playing with Fire: The 1968 Presidential Election and the Transformation of American Politics."
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