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May 16, 2016 2:47 PM

What does raising the minimum wage cost?

Two economists weigh in on the pros and cons of raising the minimum wage.

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May 13, 2016 12:00 AM

The Weather Lab with Paul Huttner: Wildfire science and climate refugees

On The Weather Lab this week, Paul Huttner, talks with guests about weather and wildfires. Then on Climate Cast, he discussed why the World Bank is worked about water as the global climate changes.

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May 9, 2016 4:00 AM

Viet Thanh Nguyen on hiding in plain sight

Viet Thanh Nguyen, who just won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Sympathizer," shares how Ralph Ellison inspired him to become a writer.

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May 4, 2016 1:48 PM

What music albums are essential to you?

Our colleagues at 89.3 The Current crowd-sourced a list of 893 essential albums. Here's a sneak peek of some of the selections.

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May 3, 2016 12:53 PM

A spare and suspenseful novel of family drama

"Shelter," Jung Yun's debut novel, follows a young couple who find themselves underwater in their mortgage and their marriage.

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May 2, 2016 12:46 PM

Retirement: How to start saving

When it comes to retirement, many Americans are unprepared. Two personal finance professionals shared their tips for starting to save.

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May 2, 2016 4:00 AM

Steven Johnson on his hidden influencer

Author and television host Steven Johnson explains the debt he owes to Michael Pollan's bestselling book, "The Botany of Desire."

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May 2, 2016 12:00 AM

How memories are made in America's national parks

National parks preserve many things, but two experts explain why perhaps the most important thing they hold are memories both personal and collective.

by Jeff Jones

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April 29, 2016 10:30 AM

Friday Roundtable: The week in politics

It was a raucous week in politics. A former GOP delegate, a current DFL superdelegate and a political scientist join us to look at this week's news on the campaign trail.

by MPR News Staff