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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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'How to Make White People Laugh': A crash course

'How to Make White People Laugh': A crash course

Iranian-American comedian and filmmaker Negin Farsad said there's comedy that comes from "not being ashamed to talk about identity in a world where just the mere mention of the word 'Muslim' is considered political and heated."
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Keeping peace in a politically divided family

The political lines drawn during this election are particularly stark. MPR News' Kerri Miller hosts a conversation about the etiquette of navigating familial political divides.
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Understanding polls and how to use them

Polls are often quoted during election season, but their reliability is inconsistent. Three experts discuss polling methodology, the changing nature of polls in the digital age, and how voters can read polls in an informed way.
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Climate Cast: How well is 'clean coal' living up to its promise?

Climate Cast: How well is 'clean coal' living up to its promise?

President Obama had hoped that a Mississippi power plant would be a shining clean coal win for the administration. Instead, managers covered up problems and cost-overruns, according to a recent New York Times story.
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john a. powell on race in an inclusive society

Director of the University of California's Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society john a. powell talks with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the evolving national conversation on race.
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In search of the truth of a kidnapped father

In search of the truth of a kidnapped father

After the fall of Qaddafi, Hisham Matar returned to his Libyan homeland after more than two decades to see if he could find his father.
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Where are the female spies in fiction?

Where are the female spies in fiction?

Roles for female characters in the spy genre tend to fall into two categories: the imperiled love interest or the femme fatale.
by Tracy Mumford

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Why do most Americans think the economy is 'rigged'?

According to a poll conducted by Edison Research and Marketplace, 71% of Americans think the economy is rigged to favor certain groups over others. In this election year, three experts talk with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the implications for candidates and voters alike.
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How efficient are the de-escalation techniques used by police?

In light of the recent shootings by police, MPR News host Kerri Miller talks with two experts and former police officers about the efficacy of de-escalation techniques.
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St. Paul's mayor and police chief respond to protests

St. Paul's mayor and police chief respond to protests

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Police Chief Todd Axtell reflect on this weekend's protests and how St. Paul will prepare for future conflicts.
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