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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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How's your relationship with money?

How's your relationship with money?

Claudia Hammond's new book, "Mind Over Money," looks at the psychology of how we relate to money.
by MPR News Staff

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What do we know about bipolar disorder?

What do we know about bipolar disorder?

Carrie Fisher, famous for her role in "Star Wars" and an author, shined a light on mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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The future of private prisons

The future of private prisons

The Department of Justice announced in August that it would phase out federal use of the privately run facilities, but President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for them in the past.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Political Junkie: 2016 is a year to remember

Political Junkie: 2016 is a year to remember

Politically, 2016 compares to no other, said Ken Rudin.
by Kerri Miller

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2017: Looking ahead to the year in science

2017: Looking ahead to the year in science

From genetics, to space to ethics, Kerri Miller's guests preview what they think will make science headlines in 2017.
by Jeff Jones

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What's behind the growing urban, rural divide?

What's behind the growing urban, rural divide?

America isn't growing in size, but Americans are growing apart. As urban communities grow, rural communities are shrinking. Does this fuel political and cultural divides?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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2016 in reading: Favorite books of the year

2016 in reading: Favorite books of the year

"There's so much you get from a book that you can't get from anyplace else," said Lisa Lucas, executive director of the National Book Foundation.
by MPR News Staff and Tracy Mumford

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What does the decrease in religious giving mean for the future of giving?

What does the decrease in religious giving mean for the future of giving?

Religious institutions still receive more donations than any other charity organizations in the U.S. But religious giving is down 50 percent since 1990 according to Giving USA.
by Kerri Miller and Tiffany Hanssen

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10 ways to make a change at work in 2017

10 ways to make a change at work in 2017

Labor market conditions point to 2017 being a great year to make a change at work, from asking for a raise to changing companies. Marketplace editor Chris Farrell joins a career coach and a business journalist to offer suggestions.
by MPR News Staff and Meg Martin

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