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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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Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Alexander on 'The Light of the World'

Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Alexander on 'The Light of the World'

As part of the 2016 Talking Volumes series, Kerri Miller talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander, author of "The Light of the World." The event was held September 15, 2016 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
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The threat of 'lone wolf' terrorists

After a weekend filled with alarming attacks in St. Cloud, New York City and New Jersey, terror and security experts, John Radsan, Bruce Hoffman, and Bill Danvers talked about the threat from terrorists who may merely be inspired by organized terror groups.

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Political Junkie: Tragedies as political events and the role of moderators

Political Junkie, Ken Rudin on Trump's response to the bombing in New Jersey, and the role of moderators in debates. Should they question the candidate's statements? Or is that the job of the opponent?
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Friday Roundtable: The role of music today

Friday Roundtable: The role of music today

Today on the Friday Roundtable we invited three smart people into the studio to talk about music. How do you get people to pay for it? How does the way we listen color our experiences? And what is the role of music today?
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How to ask for a raise, effectively

New research on women in the workplace asserts both men and women ask for raises, but men are more often given raises.
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Climate Cast: Warming waters threaten walleye habitat

Climate Cast: Warming waters threaten walleye habitat

As global warming heats up the water in the Upper Midwest, it could begin to impact some of our most beloved fish species. Notably, Minnesota's state fish, the walleye.
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White flight isn't an issue of the past

America is becoming re-segregated in the post-Civil rights era, argues author Jeff Chang.
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The narcissism epidemic

The narcissism epidemic

Are we surrounded by narcissists, or is that just our perception? Kerri Miller spoke with a journalist and a professor with conflicting views on whether or not this is a narcissist's world, and we're just living in it.
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The rise of parent shaming and the psychology behind it

The rise of parent shaming and the psychology behind it

It's never been easier to shame a parent: Post one video online and people seize upon it, berating the parenting skills of people they've never met. What has made people so eager to shame?
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