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April 25, 2016 4:43 PM

Can politicians really bring jobs "back" to the U.S.?

Candidates for president talk a lot about job creation -- and blame each other for job loses. But many factors are beyond the reach of government. Two experts explain how jobs are gained and lost in the modern economy.

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April 25, 2016 4:27 PM

Political Junkie: Pennsylvania, VP speculation and two good books

Ken Rudin, the Political Junkie, lays out the stakes in Pennsylvania's primary and takes a question about a summer reading list.

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April 25, 2016 12:35 PM

A great American novel about a great American crisis

Angela Flournoy's debut novel, "The Turner House," follows the fate of a family home on Detroit's East Side during the foreclosure crisis in 2008. The book was a finalist for the National Book Award.

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April 25, 2016 4:00 AM

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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April 25, 2016 4:00 AM

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.

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April 22, 2016 2:23 PM

Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince

Three local music experts break down what shaped Prince's revolutionary sound.

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April 21, 2016 9:51 AM

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.

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