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November 7, 2016 2:49 PM

Political Junkie: On the eve of the 2016 election, emails and Trump in MN

Political Junkie Ken Rudin joined the program on the eve of the 2016 presidential election to talk about more emails, Trump's rallies, and the votes coming from the African-American and Latino communities.

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November 7, 2016 2:19 PM

Is mandatory civil service a good idea?

Most people don't argue about the value of civic and volunteer service. But should it be mandatory?

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November 7, 2016 12:45 PM

Would you learn a second language for love?

When Lauren Collins fell for a Frenchman, she didn't speak French. They could communicate in English, but she couldn't help but wonder: What was she missing?

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November 4, 2016 12:00 AM

Author Colson Whitehead: 'I'm on a very odd streak'

"Unfortunately it's too late to become a lawyer or a vet or something useful," Colson Whitehead joked at Talking Volumes. "So I'll just keep writing."

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November 4, 2016 12:00 AM

Chef's Friday Roundtable: How food unites us

We took a break from the divisions of the election to talk about something that unites us - food.

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November 3, 2016 5:13 PM

Is Wonder Woman the right choice for a U.N. ambassador?

The United Nations named the comic book character its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. Does it matter that she's fictional? Should it matter what she wears?

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November 3, 2016 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Parts of MN experience a record-breaking growing season

The Twin Cities are about to break the all-time records for the latest freeze and longest growing season on record in the area.

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November 3, 2016 12:00 AM

Battleground states: What to look for in PA, OH, FL and NC

Political reporters in key states shared what indicators they'll be tracking on election night.

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November 2, 2016 12:00 AM

Analyzing the fallout from Clinton's emails

Three guests provided analysis, context and speculated about what the second round of Clinton emails might mean for her, and for FBI director James Comey.

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