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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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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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What is the most effective political activism?

Protesting? Calling your representative? What is the best way for concerned citizens to make sure their voices are heard?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Listen: What the 'princess effect' means for young women

Marketing campaigns have the so-called 'princess market' down to a science, but what's the science behind how that shapes the behavior of young girls?
by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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Listen: Growing fractures in the Republican party

Despite controlling the White House and Congress, there are major fissures in the GOP about what being a "Republican" means.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Foreign policy analysis of Trump's early days as president

China's President Xi Jinping visits Florida, Bashar Al-Assad insists he wasn't behind the use of chemical weapons against his citizens Congressman Nunes recuses himself the Russia probe. How is President Trump doing with foreign policy?
by Tiffany Hanssen

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Is there a new housing bubble on the horizon?

Home buyers find their dream homes, but come up against multiple offers, over asking price and against other buyers who are willing to forego home inspections. MPR News host Kerri Miller takes the pulse of the housing market.

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An author asks: What's wrong with the Democratic party?

An author asks: What's wrong with the Democratic party?

Thomas Frank wants liberals to understand that their polices might not be as impactful as they think.
by Kerri Miller

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The Thread Hour: Authors Molly Brodak and Paul Auster

The Thread Hour: Authors Molly Brodak and Paul Auster

MPR's Kerri Miller interviews author Molly Brodak about her memoir, "Bandit: A Daughter's Memoir" and MPR's Euan Kerr interviews Paul Auster about his latest novel, "4 3 2 1."
by MPR News Staff

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Political Junkie: Continued party turmoil and presidential nepotism

A look ahead at politics this week, including the difficulties facing President Trump in Congress, his moves toward nepotism, and his tough talk against North Korea ahead of China's leader's visit this week.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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