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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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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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The uncertain future for Medicaid

The future of Medicaid is uncertain, despite the fact that millions of Americans depend upon the program for basic care. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks with two experts about what's happening with Medicaid.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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Intelligence hearings and political analysis

The Senate Intelligence Committee opened its hearing on Russian interference in the U.S. election, this following a week of controversy surrounding the House hearing and revelations around its chairman Congressman Nunes.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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Climate Cast: Understanding Trump's climate policy

What undoing Obama's clean power plan means and the significance of a recent discussion when House Science Committee met to talk about climate science.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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Climate Cast: Shifting opinions on a changing climate

A new study shows that the number of people in the U.S. accepting climate change is on the rise.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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The state of snowpack in California

Snowfall in the Sierra Nevada mountain range is making a much needed comeback, but is it enough to stave off drought? A climate researcher gives his take.
by Paul Huttner and Marcheta Fornoff

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Behind the new literary genre: Cli-fi

Behind the new literary genre: Cli-fi

Cli-fi, or climate fiction, is a growing genre of speculative novels that imagine the consequences of climate change.
by Tracy Mumford

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The uncertain future of science funding

President Trump's proposed budget plan calls for major cuts to the NIH, EPA and others. Two experts speak with Chris Farrell about the potential impact this budget might have on scientific research.
by Chris Farrell and Marcheta Fornoff

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