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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Could you come up with $400 if disaster struck?

Could you come up with $400 if disaster struck?

According to the Federal Reserve Board, 47 percent of Americans would have trouble coming up with $400 for a health problem, car repair or other emergency.

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Aparna Nancherla on finding her voice

Aparna Nancherla on finding her voice

Aparna Nancherla has a made a career of telling jokes, but her tastes in literature run toward the serious.
by MPR News Staff

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Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince

Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince

Three local music experts break down what shaped Prince's revolutionary sound.
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How should schools handle violence

Teachers in Minnesota and across the country are talking about the need to rethink our approach to school safety. Two education experts shared their thoughts on the current climate and what can be done.
by MPR News Staff

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A tender and witty view of life on a family farm

A tender and witty view of life on a family farm

Jane Hamilton's new novel, "The Excellent Lombards," explores life on a family-run apple orchard.
by MPR News Staff

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Don't read these: The most frequently challenged books of 2015

Don't read these: The most frequently challenged books of 2015

The American Library Association released its annual list of books that people have attempted to ban from schools and libraries.
by Tracy Mumford

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Can a Trump and Clinton supporter share the same bed?

Research suggests that Americans are less and less willing to marry someone from a different party.
by MPR News Staff

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How a diverse electorate is shaping the political landscape

The 2016 electorate will be the most diverse it has ever been. Nearly one-third of eligible voters are people of color. Two political scientists discussed how these demographics are shaping the discourse.
by MPR News Staff

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Battling depression with 'Reasons to Stay Alive'

Battling depression with 'Reasons to Stay Alive'

"It's the biggest cliché in the world to talk about time healing, but it's also the truest," said Matt Haig. His new book details his struggles with depression.
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