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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Male friendship and sports in "After the Shot Drops"

A conversation with author Randy Ribay about his book, "After the Shot Drops" and the difficulties of adolescent male friendship in a culture of toxic masculinity.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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How Russia is hacking American elections

The Mueller investigation has spawned fierce political debates. Meanwhile Russia is mounting plans to hack our 2018 midterms. What is Russia doing? And how can the U.S. protect its elections?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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The ethics and economics of the immigration debate

The deadline for Congress to act on DACA is just days away. What does the future hold for Dreamers? And what are the ethical and economic implications?
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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What can we learn from teenagers about activism?

What can we learn from teenagers about activism?

The students affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting have been getting national attention from politicians, lawmakers, media and celebrities as they call for gun reform. Are we seeing a new generation of activism? Can protest actually lead to real change?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Female faith leaders preach #SilenceIsNotSpiritual

In December 2017, more than 140 leading evangelical women called on churches to go public with opposition to gender-based violence and harassment, using the hashtag #SilenceIsNotSpiritual.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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A Minnesota pastor reflects on Billy Graham's legacy

A Minnesota pastor reflects on Billy Graham's legacy

Evangelist Billy Graham passed away on Wednesday. Minnesota pastor Stephanie Williams O'Brien reflected on his legacy and influence on American Christianity and politics.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Political Junkie talks White House departures

The Political Junkie talked over another week in politics: more White House resignations, the Republican budget deal, and divisions among the Democrats.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Danez Smith on 'writing America down'

Danez Smith on 'writing America down'

Lately, Danez Smith can't talk about poetry without also addressing the political climate that surrounds it.
by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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