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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

Kerri Miller Podcast Tile
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
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Where readers meet writers, Fridays at 11 a.m. Listen live or stream later on your favorite podcast app.

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Should we abolish the adverb?

Etymologist Anatoly Liberman answered questions about adverbs and other English language conundrums.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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The science behind Mexico's recent earthquakes

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Wednesday - what is the science behind what's happening in Mexico?
by MPR News Staff

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The science of weight loss

We've all heard the conventional wisdom on how to lose weight: eat less and exercise more. But new research shows that shedding pounds and keeping them off may be more complicated than a "one-size-fits-all" approach.
by Kerri Miller and Julia Franz

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What to make of Trump's 'America First' speech at the United Nations

What to make of Trump's 'America First' speech at the United Nations

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump vowed this morning to "always put America first." What does that mean now, as opposed to on the campaign trail?
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff, Elizabeth Shockman and Julia Franz

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The state of gerrymandering in America

Should state legislatures be allowed to draw electoral districts that favor one party over another? A journalist and a lawyer weighed in on the controversial topic of gerrymandering.
by Kerri Miller and Julia Franz

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Political Junkie: President Trump's ideological compass

Political Junkie: President Trump's ideological compass

The Political Junkie takes on the ideology behind President Trump's recent deals with Democratic leaders, and Steve Bannon's continued influence from Breitbart News.
by Kerri Miller and Julia Franz

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The changing politics of DACA

DACA used to be an issue both Republicans and Democrats agreed on. What happened? And how will Congress approach legislating this issue in the coming months?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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